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Atlanta, GA Straight 1981 - 1993

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1981

"Drug Rehabilitation Center Will Help Users Go Straight" - Source: Atlanta Constitution, July 30, 1981

"Straight, Inc Coming to Cobb to Help Free Teens From Drugs"- Source: Marietta Daily Journal - August 2, 1981

"Straight: Teens Finding Freedom From Drugs" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal -September 24, 1981

"First-Hand Experience Leads Board Member to Fight Drugs" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal, November 10, 1981

"Fighting Drugs: School Assessment Commendable" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal, November 15, 1981

"Fighting Drug Abuse: School Officials Discuss Role in Solving Problem"- Source: Marietta Daily Journal, November 17, 1981

"Straight Head Tells About Drug Program"- Source: Marietta Daily Journal - November 22, 1981

"No More Drugs: Former Users Go Straight"- Source: Marietta Daily Journal - November 22, 1981

1982

"Drug Center Accused of Holding Five" - Source: Atlanta Constitution, January 31, 1982

"ACLU, Drug Center in Court Thursday" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal, February 1, 1982

"Drug Facility Hearing Closed to the Public" - Source: Atlanta Journal, February 4, 1982

"Judge Robinson to Rule on Straight Suit" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal, February 4, 1982

"Panel To Investigate Charges Teens Forcibly Held at Drug Center" - Source: Atlanta Journal, February 5, 1982

"Straight: ACLU, Drug Program Form Study Committee" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal, February 5, 1982

"Former Drug User, 18, Praises Treatment Plan" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal - February 5, 1982

"Drug Center Wins Respite In Court, But The Heated Debate Continues" - Source: Atlanta Constitution, February 7, 1982

"Nancy Reagan Begins Journey to Battle Drugs" - Source: Atlanta Journal, February 15, 1982

"Nancy Turns Spotlight on Drug Abuse" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal - February 15, 1982

"First Lady Hears Teen Drug Stories" - Source: Atlanta Journal, February 16, 1982

"Mrs Reagan: 'Nothing as Painful' As seeing Youngsters' Drug Abuse"- Source: Marietta Daily Journal - February 16, 1982

"A Worthwhile Tour" - Source: Atlanta Journal, February 17, 1982

"Mrs. Reagan Vows to Keep Up Drug Battle" - Source: Atlanta Journal, February 17, 1982

"Drug Treatment Center Cleared of Wrongdoing" - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution, May 16, 1982

1983

"Eastern Funds Rehab Group" - Source: Atlanta Constitution, May 23, 1983

"Local Youth Goes Straight - Spends Year In Rehab Program" - Source: Leader Call, Laurel, MS, May 28, 1983

4 part series - "Teen Finds Drugs Are Hellish Price, Habit Wrenches 'Ideal' Family, Tough Atlanta Rehab Program Strips Hank Of Clothes, Dignity, Straight Again Former Addict Faces Lifetime Battle," - Source: Huntsville Times, Huntsville, AL., June 12-15, 1983 added March 2, 2019

"Man's Suit Says Drug Center kept Him as Prisoner" - Source: Atlanta Constitution, August 10, 1983

"Drug Treatment Program Sued A Second Time"- Source: Atlanta Journal, August 10, 1983

"Teenagers Try to Dry Out Their Alcohol-Soaked Lives" - Source: Atlanta Constitution, August 18, 1983

"Teenage Alcoholism: Bigger Than An Epidemic" & "Common Signs Of Teenage Alcoholism" - Source: Winchester Star, Winchester, VA, August 23, 1983

"Children Teach Teens to Care" - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution, November 3, 1983

1984

"Youth Settles Drug Center Suit Out of Court" - Source: Atlanta Constitution, January 6, 1984

"School Board Member Becomes Straight Liason" - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution, March 15, 1984

1985

"Suit Says Woman Abused at Drug Clinic" - Source: Atlanta Journal, March 18, 1985

"Cobb Woman Sues Drug Treatment Center" - Source: Atlanta Constitution, March 19, 1985

Miscellaneous/Local - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution, Page A8, March 19, 1985

"There Was Not A Dry Eye In The House As Straight Kids / Parents Held Reunion" - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution, Page G3, November 21, 1985

1986

"Anti-Drug Group Likes Tone of Reagan Television Speech" - Source: Atlanta Journal, Page E2, September 15, 1986

"Anti-Drug Group Urges Community Approach to Combat Abuse" - Source: Atlanta Constitution, page A8, September 16, 1986

"Anti-Drug Week Continues with 'Community Day'" - Source: Atlanta Journal, November 13, 1986

"Drug Free Week Continuing" - Source: Atlanta Constitution, November 14, 1986

"Coma Survivor Sings Message of Hope" - Source: Atlanta Journal, pages C1 and C3, November 27, 1986

1987

Miscellaneous - Sources: Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta GA, May 28, 1987 and Anniston Star, Anniston, AL, July 5, 1987.

1990

"Taking Steps Toward Recovery - Identify Needs When Choosing Treatment Path"- Source: Atlanta Constitution, March 8, 1990

"Reaffirming Youngster's Self-Esteem the Key to Combating Early Abuse" - Source: Atlanta Constitution, March 8, 1990

"18-Year-Old Laura Has Lived the Nightmares of a Lifetime" - Source: Atlanta Constitution, Page G20, March 8, 1990

1991

"Group Helps Students Stay Clean and Sober" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal, March 25, 1991

"Saving Lives And The Environment" - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution, June 20, 1991

"Smyrna Clinic's Methods Still Questioned" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal, December 28, 1991

"1991 Straight Inc. Miscellaneous News" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, December 1991

1992

"Former Straight Patients Speaking Out on Both Sides" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal, January 6, 1992

"Treatment Center Told to Get Straight" - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution, Page D1 - March 6, 1992

"Center Administrator Denies Client's Allegations" - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta, GA, March 6, 1992

"Teen-Treatment Center in Smyrna Passes Test" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal, March 15, 1992

"Dire Straight Inc?" - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution, Pages E1 and E4, April 3, 1992

"Disgruntled Employee Cited" - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta, GA, April 3, 1992

"Tough-Love Method" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal, April 5, 1992

"Message of Prize-Winning Poster Hits Home" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal, November 1, 1992

1993

"Controversial Program Closes Treatment Center"- Source: Marietta Daily Journal - April 28, 1993

2006

"This Day In History" - Source: Marietta Daily Journal - July 31, 2006

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