Bali urged to step up drug rehab efforts

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DENPASAR, Indonesia – The National Narcotics Agency's (BNN) Bali branch is urging the provincial administration to expedite a drug rehab centre, given the growing need for one, local media reported.
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Kentucky to Study Laws Meant to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse

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David Hopkins, who manages the state's prescription drug monitoring program called KASPER, said the study will look at several areas including changes in prescribing patterns, the impact on drug-treatment centers and whether the laws have had …
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EC County Board resolution supports treatment courts statewide

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On Tuesday Miller and her Eau Claire County Board colleagues approved a resolution asking the state to allocate $ 75 million per year to get treatment programs started in all counties. However, more money is needed to help other Wisconsin counties …
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Article doesn't address deeper sociological problems of homelessness

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This is the end result of the deinstitutionalization of those with mental illness, along with government cutbacks in areas such as drug and alcohol treatment programs along with other public assistance programs. These questions remain: Where are …
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