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The battle continues, to end heroin use in the capital city.

There’s a town hall meeting Thursday night to educate people on the dangers of the drug.

The Project Hope Campaign meets Thursday night, at 6:30 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium on Lincoln University’s campus in Jefferson City.

Many speakers will talk about the dangers and signs of heroin use, as well as ways to overcome addiction and prevent it from falling into the hands of children.

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