Gov. Chris Christie's to treat non-violent offenders could work, if done right - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)

Gov. Chris Christie's to treat non-violent offenders could work, if done right The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog) Chris Christie is continuing to push for non-violent offenders to receive treatment for substance abuse, rather than prison. It is certainly a liberal stance for a leader of the nation's conservative political party, but even politics can't stand in ... and more »

Drug Abuse Information - EQuicknews

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Drug Abuse Information EQuicknews By knowing thе signs of drug abuse, yоu can hеlр уourself and оthers thrоugh early detection аnd prompt treatment tо avoid furthеr complications. Multiple scarring caused bу frequent uѕе of needles аre commonly sееn in thоѕe who аrе uѕing drugs thrоugh ...

Tryon: Bad to worse on mental-health budgets - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Tryon: Bad to worse on mental-health budgets Sarasota Herald-Tribune The Senate subcommittee's recommended budget includes draconian reductions in funding for essential services that would virtually eliminate some vital community-based programs — such as mental-health and substance-abuse treatment — and place ...

Murfreesboro's VA center closes housing for drug treatment patients - The Tennessean

Murfreesboro's VA center closes housing for drug treatment patients The Tennessean MURFREESBORO — Liability issues have forced the York VA Medical Center to suspend housing for veterans seeking substance abuse treatment there, a move that one opponent says is cutting the number of people enrolled in the four-week plan. and more »

Parents urged to attend drug education forum - Coast News

Parents urged to attend drug education forum Coast News Following an hourlong presentation that will highlight drug trends and prevention strategies, parents can ask questions and share stories. Joseph Olesky, a substance abuse counselor with the San Dieguito Union High School District, is the forum's ... ENCINITAS: Groups to hold forum on drugsNorth County Times Encinitas Parents Invited to Free Drug Education ForumPatch.com all 3 news articles »