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.

Posted 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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Supporting Cancer Patients and Research

Supporting Cancer Patients and Research - 5:13

More than 1.7 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2019. Lori Jo Vest of Game On Cancer joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of how they are helping patients take on financial burdens of cancer to focus on healing.

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Giving Young People a Brighter Vision of Their Future

Giving Young People a Brighter Vision of Their Future - 5:13

Through mentorship and skill building, the Midnight Golf Program helps under served young people transition from high school to college and into a professional career. Learning the game of golf is only the tip of the iceberg.

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Advocating for change

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In Michigan, about two-thirds of 17-year-olds who are convicted as adults have committed nonviolent offenses. Alex Rossman, External Affairs Director of the Michigan League for Public Policy, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of changing a 100 year old law.

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Journey to Recovery

Journey to Recovery - 5:13

CARE of Southeastern Michigan impacts over 40,000 people a year in Southeastern Michigan. Through many of their programs, they are helping individuals to live better lives. Monique Stanton, President and CEO of CARE of Southeastern Michigan joins Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of all their services and programs.

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