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It affects more than 14 million adults in the U.S -- about 1 out of every 18 people in this age group. Yet this condition, sometimes called alcoholism, alcohol abuse, or alcohol dependence ...

THIS can be good news to many readers who believe in and act on the phrase 'the truth will set us free.' Free from what? From ...

A Cedar Rapids woman is accused of stealing more than $11,000 from a dependent adult she was a legal guardian for more than a ...

Timothy Van Henry Sr. and a dozen colleagues from Turning Point drug court got their hands dirty in early May when they ...

This is the first installment in a four-part series on keeping kids safe in the summer. We are in the midst of that beautiful time of year, between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Summertime ...

Social media has become integral to teenage life, shaping their social interactions, perceptions, and behaviors. Howev ...

A Cedar Rapids woman was arrested last week on charges that she misused Social Security deposits and stole thousands of ...

Teen’s counsellor and therapist, Mrs Hellen Oladele, talks with AJIBADE OMAPE about the issues of drug abuse, identity crisis ...

Teen addiction is a growing concern, here in the US, and worldwide. Whether it’s substances, like drugs and alcohol, or ...

Chaos erupted in Cowdray Park when police raided a wild Vuzu party in the early hours of May 24, 2025, arresting 13 youths caught red-handed engaging in ...

May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month since it was first established by Mental Health America in 1949 with ...