Faces of Addiction: Drug Court Helps Overcome Addiction
Faces of Addiction: Drug Court helps overcome addiction
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Drug courts, through frequent testing and court supervision, focus on eliminating drug addiction as a long-term solution to crime. “Jail doesn't rehabilitate people, they need treatment, it's cheaper. I wish we had the money for treatment beds, not …
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Michael Jackson wrongful death trial: Conrad Murray was not qualified to treat …
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Michael Jackson wrongful death trial: Conrad Murray was not qualified to treat the pop star's substance abuse, sleep disorder. Testimony during the trial Tuesday shed light on the 'mismatch' of Dr. Conrad Murray, a cardiologist, with Michael Jackson.
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Drug treatment continuation ordered
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Ravenna — An Aurora man who pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining prescription painkillers in Portage and Cuyahoga counties by using fake prescriptions has been ordered to continue court-mandated substance abuse counseling and treatment. Siegfried R.
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Medicaid expansion needs special session
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Everyday I face individuals and families desperate for medical treatment, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. Two-thirds of those in our jails have drug problems, chronic medical needs, and serious mental illness. The largest jail costs …
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