UNITE Bell County Coalition Helps Kentucky Youth Choose Life, Not Drugs
The following article was printed in the September 13, 2007, edition of CADCA on-line, a national publication.
MIDDLESBORO -- For youth in Middlesboro, Ky., a rural low-income community in the Appalachia Mountains, it can be tough to choose the right path in life with few career opportunities and little money to spare for college. Instead many youth get lured into the world of drugs. The UNITE Bell County Coalition, a member of CADCA, hopes to change that through a new initiative it´s launching with the help of local businesses and youth service groups.
UNITE Drug Court participants taking PRIDE in giving back to community
HARLAN (06-01-2007) – Every Wednesday morning participants in the Harlan County Drug Court pull on cloth gloves and go hunting for garbage. It’s not punishment, but a way to give back to the community for their second chance at life.
Jackson High senior helping organize UNITE Clubs across Southeastern Kentucky
LONDON (01-30-2006) -- Kari Barger knew many of her peers at Jackson County High School were experimenting with drugs, but wasn’t exactly sure what she could do about it.
Officers play bigger role in drug war than just making arrests
The fight against drugs in Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District involves much more than merely making arrests. Law enforcement officers play crucial roles in the treatment and education areas as well. An article in the Kentucky Law Enforcement magazine describes some of the ways these men and women are making a difference.
UNITE effort hits the fact track; teen promoting message on race car
CORBIN (04-04-2005) -- Nathan Vanover won’t be able to obtain a Kentucky driver’s license for nearly two years, but he is already adept behind the wheel – particularly when making left-hand turns.
