SOLACE

SOLACE – SOLACE “Surviving Our Loss and Continuing Everday” is a support group established to help the families of those who have lost loved ones, especially those who have lost loved ones to the epidemic of prescription drug abuse. The SOLACE Memorial is dedicated to our lost loved ones and symbolizes the commitment of the residents of Portsmouth and Scioto County to “Be the Wall” against prescription drug abuse. Additional information is found at : Facebook: Fix the Scioto County Problem of Drug Abuse, Misuse, and Overdose www.facebook.com “Tonight I Hold This Candle” was written and recorded by Alan Pedersen. Thanks Alan for one of the most touching songs recorded.

GMU student charged with dealing drug used as study aid, police say

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A George Mason University student was charged for allegedly dealing a prescription drug that is increasingly abused by students who feel it aids their study, according to a search warrant. Ryan D. Pack of Purceville was arrested in November after …
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Eagles rally around Reid

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This already was a difficult year for Reid before the Eagles even played their first regular-season game. His oldest son, Garrett Reid, died during training camp after a long battle with drug addiction. “Coach has given us so much,” safety Kurt Coleman …
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Unreported irregularities in testing process led to Richard Sherman's appeal …

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The second-year cornerback traveled to St. Louis last Friday to appeal a four-game suspension for a violation of the league's substance abuse policy that was handed down in late November. While teammate Brandon Browner started serving his suspension …
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