Intriguing Results From the OAS Drug Policy Scenario Workshop
Intriguing Results from the OAS Drug Policy Scenario Workshop
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If you are interested in finding solutions to the War on Drugs, you will want to take a look at the Organization of American States document titled Scenarios for the Drug Problem in the Americas [pdf]. It is the result of the 6th Summit of the Americas …
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Funding cuts to hamper local, state drug courts
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Apart from the routine drug tests that the youth court uses to monitor participants' drug use, Hudson said offering treatment and counseling for the participants is just as important. “From this process, we're basically going to have to downsize from a …
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New program attempts to curb teen substance abuse
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“Our family has been fighting drug abuse and addiction for over eight years,” said Kathy B. O'Keefe, executive director of Flower Mound advocacy group Winning The Fight! (WTF). “Our 18-year-old son, Brett, suffered from the disease of … in the United …
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million county medical facility opens for inmates
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The “Residential Treatment Unit” will offer inmates help with substance abuse, mental illness, general health screenings and evaluations. “The health challenges facing our inmates are well-documented,” Preckwinkle said before taking a tour of the …
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