Monterey Shock Supporters to Rally in Albany Today

Monterey Shock supporters to rally in Albany today
The Shock Incarceration program, created 25 years ago, was designed to bring lower-level young male offenders back in line through a six-month, boot camp-like program that includes group counseling, drug and alcohol abuse treatment, physical training … Read more on Corning Leader

Man gets prison time for swiping donation jar
A Pinckney man was sentenced Thursday to prison for stealing a donation jar containing about $ 100. Jeremy Michael Gaynor apologized for his behavior, which was fueled by a drug addiction his attorney described as “bigger than” Gaynor, prior to learning … Read more on Livingston Daily

Lawmakers, doctors push for Pa. electronic prescription drug database
DiGirolamo, who chairs the House Human Services Committee, also proposed establishing the Pennsylvania Opioid Recovery fund to help those struggling with addiction get treatment. Opiate-based painkillers are linked to more drug poisoning deaths than … Read more on Timesonline.com