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'The Cost of Drugs' series
The Lima News investigates how addiction affects different aspects of life
The scene is all too familiar. A defendant stands before a judge accused of a crime and blames his actions on drug use. The addiction often costs him his freedom.
Drugs don’t just cost the abuser. They burden the government. They tear apart families. They wreck the fabric of our community.
Throughout its series, "The Cost of Drugs," The Lima News looks at how drug problems in the area affect us all.
Sunday: Addict
From crackhead to recovering addict
Addiction cost woman's business, family
Monday: Government
Stakes are high for governments in the battle against drug abuse
Man finds help for addiction behind prison walls
Tuesday: Drug court
Drug court not easy but offers chance to avoid prison time
Pipes don’t become paraphernalia until they’re used
Wednesday: School-aged children
Thursday: Drug dealers
Dealers' choice: ome youth decide to sell drugs for easy money
Officers worry about downsides of drug-dealing
Friday: Families
Saturday: Businesses
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