Tag: drugs

Stillwater man adopts Minneapolis homeless camps

Good News Notes: “For a man who claims to be terrible with names, Bryan Ring seemed to have no trouble last week at the homeless encampment near Sheridan Memorial Park in Minneapolis. ‘Hey, Robert,’ he said to a man headed to the camp’s portable toilet while wearing just one boot. ‘How are you doing? Get…

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Reno actor overcomes addiction, succeeds in Hollywood

Good News Notes;  “Chris Browning has come a long way since his days in Reno. And so has the city itself. ‘You know, Plumb lane had cows on it,’ said Browning. He lived in Reno until he was 8, moving away with his mother. But he spent his summers here with his dad, and later…

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Cara Santana on Her Journey with Happiness and Sobriety

Good News Notes: “Since the beginning of the year, Cara Santana says she’s been on a journey of reconnecting with herself — and as millions of people continue to practice social distancing amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the actress and designer is using this time in isolation to further self-reflect. ‘Given that the total landscape of…

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Man inspires others through his own recovery

Good News Notes: “One man has turned his substance abuse into a passion for helping others. Roderic Townes started using drugs and alcohol when he was just 12 years old. Looking back, Townes realized it stemmed from being raised by his grandparents because his mother couldn’t afford two kids. Townes said he continued to make…

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Dream Center offers recovery, redemption

Good News Notes: “The life of addiction is one many people can’t relate to. But, the founder of an organization in Vidalia can.” “Through the door women have found help at the Dream Center. Help that has brought them out of the dark world of addiction.” “For eight years, the Dream Center in Vidalia has…

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