LEBANON, Ind. -- Witham Health Services has dispensed 14 drug- screening test kits since announcing its giveaway to Boone County parents two weeks ago. The hospital offered the drug screens in concert with an effort by Boone Circuit Judge Steve David to fight drug and alcohol abuse in the county. David, who sits as juvenile court judge, proposed the idea to Witham, said Amy Hammerle, the hospital's manager of marketing and public relations. Hammerle said Thursday that Witham has handed out 14 kits since the program was announced Oct. 3. [continues 192 words]
Anderson -- An Anderson woman is seeking prosecution of a cancer patient suspected of selling her teen-age son a lethal dose of narcotic painkillers. Michael Nugent of New Palestine said her son, Stephen Andrew Crouch, 18, died May 10 of an overdose of liquid morphine and OxyContin. Nugent claims authorities have been reluctant to pursue charges because the alleged supplier is terminally ill. But Prosecutor Rodney Cummings insists there's not enough evidence to charge the suspect. "I'd be happy to lock this guy up, whether he's dying or not," Cummings said. "I would if there was enough evidence." [continues 359 words]
Witham Health Services Program Aims To Help Families Address Drug And Alcohol Abuse. Lebanon -- -- County parents concerned about substance abuse can now have their minor children tested for drug and alcohol use for free. The drug screens are being offered by Witham Health Services in concert with an effort by Boone Circuit Judge Steve David to fight drug and alcohol abuse. David, who sits as juvenile court judge in the county, proposed the idea to Witham, said Amy Hammerle, the hospital's manager of marketing and public relations. [continues 424 words]
Antidrug group sends 147 invitations seeking partners to help curb use by county kids. NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (March 11, 2000) -- Representatives from 147 area churches have been invited to partner with the Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs to curb illegal drug use and underage drinking. Church leaders have been asked to take two or three members of their respective congregations to a meeting hosted by the council March 18 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. A continental breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. until 9:15 a.m., followed by presentations until 11 a.m. [continues 388 words]