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Convicted Former Euless Counselor Gets 10 Years Probation

Convicted former Euless counselor gets 10 years probation

Filed under: Fort Worth Drug Use

FORT WORTH – A former licensed professional counselor was sentenced to 10 years probation for having sex with one of her clients. Should Sheila Loven, 47, violate the terms of her probation she could be sentenced… Continue reading

Israeli Outlets Foment Demonization With Sloppy Journalism

Israeli Outlets Foment Demonization With Sloppy Journalism

Filed under: Drug Rehab Centers Fort Worth

Gamzu's letter instructs all gynecologists in the HMOs "not to renew prescriptions for Depo-Provera for women of Ethiopian origin if for any reason there is concern that they might not understand the ramifications of the treatment.… Continue reading

Turning Off the Spigot

Turning Off the Spigot

Filed under: Drug Treatment Help Fort Worth

Texas has changed its tune on turning kids into criminals, but Fort Worth may be lagging behind. 10 … The legislature in 2011 also created a council to recommend ways to address racial disparities in schools' treatment of students.… Continue reading

Austin Lawmaker Files Medical Marijuana Bill

Austin lawmaker files medical marijuana bill

Filed under: Texas Drug Abuse

… has filed a bill that stops well short of legalizing marijuana but provides a medical excuse to avoid punishment. Under his proposal, a person arrested for marijuana possession could enter evidence that his or her doctor gave instructions… Continue reading

Dallas License-Plate Cameras Raise Privacy Concerns

Dallas License-Plate Cameras Raise Privacy Concerns

Filed under: Drug Abuse Fort Worth

The plan includes more than $ 3 million worth of special software that allows the cameras to instantly alert police about stolen cars or wanted drivers. Much of the money comes from confiscated drug money. And most city… Continue reading

Wood Rushing From Irish to NFL

Wood rushing from Irish to NFL

Filed under: drug rehabs in texas

Two Texas football players who were suspended before the Alamo Bowl amid a sexual assault allegation have rejoined the team. Quarterback Case McCoy and linebacker Jordan Hicks were suspended a day … He was arrested on suspicion of… Continue reading

Merck Warns Docs to Stop Prescribing Tredaptive

Merck warns docs to stop prescribing Tredaptive

Filed under: Drug Use Fort Worth

Drugmaker Merck & Co. is suspending its sale of the cholesterol drug Tredaptive after initial results from a study showed that it wasn't effective and could raise the risk of some serious side effects. The Whitehouse Station,… Continue reading

In 2012, Arlington Took on a New Look

In 2012, Arlington took on a new look

Filed under: Drug Rehab Centers Fort Worth

St. Barnabas United Methodist Church near Martin High School saw 60 percent of its campus torn away, while a wing was flattened at Green Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center several blocks away. They became high-profile… Continue reading