Former NBA Player Chris Herren to Speak at Danvers High School Dec. 6

Former NBA player Chris Herren to speak at Danvers High School Dec. 6

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As a recovering drug addict, Herren, a basketball legend from Fall River, has refocused his life to put sobriety and family above all else. He has been drug-free and alcohol-free since Aug. 1, 2008, and has been sharing his story with … was …
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Kristen Tabbert Rogers' benefit to help aid drug addiction

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Kristen Tabbert Rogers' benefit to help aid drug addiction. Posted: Saturday, November 17, 2012 8:20 … (WXOW) – To celebrate Kristen Tabbert Rogers' life, family and friends hosted a benefit in her honor Saturday. A raffle, bake sale, games and an …
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Drug, alcohol abuse tied to early-life strokes

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Although strokes are often thought of as a condition of the elderly, researchers said long-term changes in the heart, arteries and blood as a result of drug abuse or heavy drinking may put users at higher-than-average risk earlier in life. It's also …
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Former NBA Player Chris Herren To Speak At Danvers High School Dec. 6
Former Boston Celtics player Chris Herren is coming to Danvers to speak at Danvers High School on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 9:30 a.m. Herren will also be speaking to the Tri-Town Council and some student-athletes at 3:30 p.m., also on Dec. 6. … Read News