| Ex-addicts are turning lives around: Treatment called key to staying out of jail
A few weekends ago, Shannon Leeson went roller-skating for the first time in decades. "It was fun," she said. "I haven't ever done that go out and have fun without getting high. When you're an addict, you think (getting high) is fun, but it's not." Leeson has been off drugs for two years now, and she attributes the strength to stay clean to skills she learned through DORA classes at the Utah County Division of Substance Abuse. "I'd been a drug addict for 15 years, on and off," Leeson said. "It was time to take a turn for myself and my kids. DORA (has) been so helpful. I've never had (this) kind of treatment." DORA, the Drug Offender Reform Act, passed by the Utah Legislature in 2007, allocates $9 million each year to fund substance-abuse treatment for people immediately after they get out of jail or prison.
Ogdensburg convict arrested for Edwardsville robbery attempt
An Ogdensburg man is under arrest for the Thursday evening attempted robbery and shooting at the Edwardsville Grocery.State Police charged 35 year old Patrick R. Ashley of 400 Mansion Avenue with 1st degree attempted robbery. He is a convicted felon for two previous robberies in Ogdensburg in 1998. (see further details below.)Ashley was arraigned in town of Morristown court and remanded to St. Lawrence County Jail with bail set at $50,000.In the Thursday evening incident, a camouflage-clad man went into the store and demanded money.When store owner Jim Snyder chased him out the door, the would-be robber wheeled and fired a shot from a rifle, hitting Mr. Snyder in the ankle.Mr. Snyder was released from Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Friday.In 1999 Ashley pleaded guilty to 2nd degree robbery and was sentenced to 5 years in prison.He admitted trying to rob the Park Street Agway and the Granview Motel the previous year, using a .22 rifle.
Recovery 2008 in San Leandro
Kick off the New Year with a free program to help people succeed in overcoming life issues, destructive behaviors, pain or to meet the need for support. Celebrate Recovery meets 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday starting Jan. 9. At Creekside Church, 951 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro. Call 510-430-0607. 1,000 MOMS Campaign The group hosts its monthly meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday. Sponsored by the Cancer Prevention Coalition Bay Area office, the meeting aims to support and educate moms about vital health information which is not available by media or doctors. Free. At the Centerville Presbyterian Church Dining Hall, 4360 Central Ave., Fremont. Call 510-589-3962. Hats Off America Blood Drive The Third Annual Hats Off America and American Red Cross Blood Drive will be from 10 a.m.
Ex-addicts are turning lives around: Treatment called key to staying out of jail
A few weekends ago, Shannon Leeson went roller-skating for the first time in decades. "It was fun," she said. "I haven't ever done that go out and have fun without getting high. When you're an addict, you think (getting high) is fun, but it's not." Leeson has been off drugs for two years now, and she attributes the strength to stay clean to skills she learned through DORA classes at the Utah County Division of Substance Abuse. "I'd been a drug addict for 15 years, on and off," Leeson said. "It was time to take a turn for myself and my kids. DORA (has) been so helpful. I've never had (this) kind of treatment." DORA, the Drug Offender Reform Act, passed by the Utah Legislature in 2007, allocates $9 million each year to fund substance-abuse treatment for people immediately after they get out of jail or prison.
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