Lebanon, KY

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Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Vulnerable and honest exchanges lead to understanding each other's perspectives and healing emotional wounds. Encouraging a legacy of understanding and empathy will permeate all family dynamics. Healing wounds helps bring an individual a sense of peace as well as improved relationships. The following are examples from my parent coaching practice....

3 Compelling Reasons to Make Amends With Your Adult Child

Understanding drug addiction is crucial for both individuals and communities. Drug addiction is a complex condition characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It affects the brain's structure and function, leading to changes that can be long-lasting and can lead to the harmful behaviors seen in people who misuse substances. Here, we'll uncover 13 essential facts about drug addiction, shedding light on its causes, impact, and the importance of treatment. From the science behind addiction to the role of genetics and environment, these insights aim to provide a clearer picture of this challenging issue. Knowledge is power, and by learning more about drug addiction, we can foster empathy, support recovery, and work towards effective solutions.

13 Facts About Drug Addiction

Having experiences that feel as if one is interacting with a deceased person are common. These experiences tend to be positive and may even be experienced as therapeutic. Research finds that after-death communication experiences can occur outside of grief. Co-authored with Imants Barušs, Ph.D. After-death communications (ADCs) refer to...

What We Know About After-Death Communication Experiences

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Are you starting to get older and started really not liking things you used to enjoy? Or things that you were able to tolerate but can no longer stand?. In other words, we start getting very frustrated about things that may not have bothered us or even things we actually enjoyed! It's all part of growing up and getting old. Here are some of the things that people hate more the older they get.

10 Things People Hate More the Older They Get

We’ve all encountered a toxic person. After engaging in either short or long-term relationships with such individuals, the outcome is often the same: a great deal of suffering and tears. The scars left by these people are rooted in their subtlety to twist situations, making it easy for them to cause you to doubt yourself during face-to-face interactions.

These Are The Common Phrases Toxic People Say

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Drug addiction is a serious issue affecting millions of people worldwide, and women are not immune to this epidemic. Despite the widespread recognition of the problem, many women go to great lengths to hide their addiction. The stigma surrounding female drug addiction — combined with societal pressures and personal responsibilities — often forces women to conceal their struggles. This article will explore various ways women attempt to hide their drug addiction, the reasons behind these efforts, and the potential consequences of such secrecy.

How women attempt to hide their drug addiction

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Dealing with a narcissist can be emotionally exhausting and confusing. Narcissists thrive on control and manipulation, and their behavior often leaves others feeling powerless.

Things to Never Say or Do When Dealing with a Narcissist

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Spoilers from Soaps.com reveal that during the week of July 29 to August 8, on The Bold and the Beautiful, Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) will lash out at Katie Logan Spencer for making accusations against her mom Poppy Nozawa ( Romy Park).

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Luna finds something shocking in Poppy's old apartment

Healthy relationships thrive on trust, respect, and mutual support. When these foundations waver, manipulation often sneaks in, distorting reality and eroding your sense of self.

Manipulation Signs in Relationships You Shouldn't Ignore

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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Douglas, GA

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

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For Black women, art therapy can be a lifeline. This wellness practice can radically change how Black women speak, treat and see themselves. It is also a mixture of therapy, rest and community-building.  Art heals, and healing is a slow and beautiful process. Whether you are hoping to heal racial trauma, workplace mistreatment, childhood abuse… Continue reading How Art Therapy Can Help Black Women Heal

How Art Therapy Can Help Black Women Heal

Athens, GA

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A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

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Voices of those affected by substance abuse need to be heard

I couldn’t help but read the recent article in the local paper about the city and county deliberating over what to do with the opioid settlement...

Voices of those affected by substance abuse need to be heard

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