Drug Prevention with Larry Scott

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Michigan has a fight on its hands. A fight to keep people out of the clutches of opioid addiction.

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Nov 02, 2016

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Do Your Part: Be the Solution is a program of the Michigan Department of Community Health designed to educate Michigan citizens about the dangers and the extent of substance abuse in Michigan, especially the abuse of prescription drugs and alcohol. Visit the Department of Health and Human Services on the web.

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Funding for Programs that are Helping People

Funding for Programs that are Helping People - 5:21

Researchers analyzed data from a 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health, which surveyed parents of children ages 17 and under. Of the 46.6 million children included in the study, 16.5 percent had at least one mental health disorder. Larry Burns, President and CEO of The Children's Foundation discusses the importance of breaking the stigma of mental health.

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Breaking the Poverty Cycle in Detroit

Breaking the Poverty Cycle in Detroit - 5:12

70% of youth born in poverty stay in poverty. Shawn H. Wilson of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of breaking the poverty cycle in Detroit.

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Raising Money for Local Charities

Raising Money for Local Charities - 5:11

According to Council of Michigan Foundations, the number of nonprofit entities rose to a record high of more than 50,000 after nearly a decade of decline. Kristin Finn, Vice President of Cause For A party, joins host Laurel Hess to discuss how they are giving proceeds back to local charities.

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Empowering People of Diverse Backgrounds

Empowering People of Diverse Backgrounds - 5:06

It's estimated that 60-70 percent of jobs are found through networking. Mark Lee of NAMIC-Detroit joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of networking and bringing together all levels of diversity.

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