Aftermath of an overdose: heroin use on the rise in Jefferson County

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“Addiction goes across all classes and all economic strata,” said Jefferson County Judge Kim H. Martusewicz, who created the county's Drug Treatment Court in 2002. The court offers an … Kevin A. Heath, a graduate of the Drug Court program, said drug …
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JURUPA VALLEY: Apartment fire hospitalizes 2 occupants

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Ambulance crews took the two occupants to a hospital for treatment. …. I think criminals will think twice about committing a crime when they're looking at life in prison. … Spec i al Thanks To Our Sponsors 6:00 PM Reception & Silent Auction 7:00 PM …
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New California Prison Plan Would Reform, Not Expand, State's Overcrowded …

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… prison system's admissions rate. The state would boost funding for substance-abuse treatment centers, mental health programs, reentry programs, and other services that have been demonstrated to reduce recidivism, according to the proposal. It would …
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