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Drug addiction must be acknowledged as a plague
I just read your article. I’m sure you must have received many responses to it, as this dreaded disease has struck many people in our area — children, teens and adults alike. My family, too, has had the pain of losing several loved ones to drugs. My brother-in-law fought his addiction for over 15 years…
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Column should bring comfort to those struggling
Thank you for writing about your cousin. Everyone addicted to drugs has a story. They are so much more than “an addict.” They are people we know and love. I hope sharing about your cousin brings some comfort to other families still struggling. They need to remember not to focus solely on the addiction; they…
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Scholarship keeps daughter’s memory alive
I just read your article about your cousin Courtney. I lost my daughter Morgan to heroin in December 2008. She was 22. Before that, whenever I would hear or read about a death of a much-too-young person, I would wonder how the parents must feel. How do they deal with tragedy so deeply sad? I…
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Writer offers support, resources
Jack, I am so sorry for your loss. My son was an intravenous heroin addict. I am one of the lucky, grateful moms. He became clean just before he turned 21 and has continued to support his recovery for the past eight years. Because of my experience as a mom of an addict, I have…
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Responses show far-reaching impact of drug addiction
A fter I lost my 21-year-old cousin Courtney to a heroin overdose in September, Greater Media Newspapers ran a column that I wrote about her life and the grief that overtook my family. I received numerous responses from readers, most of whom knew well the wreckage and heartbreak that heroin addiction spawns. Some lost children,…
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Democratic Club seeks new members
The North Brunswick Democratic Social Club is seeking new members. During the annual election held Dec. 9 at Arthur’s Steakhouse in North Brunswick, the following positions were appointed: Nancy Nicola as president, Ann Lisi as vice president, Nick Arico as treasurer, Lisa Wills as secretary and Stan Levy as sergeant at arms. For more information,…
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Mentalist Anthony Rose to perform Jan. 4
Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s Community Theater, located at 721 Cranbury Road, will present mentalist Anthony Rose for a one-night-only event at 8 p.m. Jan. 4. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.playhouse22.org, over the phone at 732-254-3939 or at the door.
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Student artwork on display in January
Paintings, drawings and photographs created by 49 Middlesex County students will be on display at the North Edison Public Library, 777 Grove Ave., Edison, and the Highland Park Public Library, 31 N. Fifth Ave., Highland Park, throughout January. The exhibit features works produced by students who participated in the Middlesex County Arts High or Arts…
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