addiction issues

Pope Francis Warns of a Throwaway Culture, Calls Abortion Horrific, Media

Pope Francis Warns of a Throwaway Culture, Calls Abortion Horrific, Media

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Under the expression Culture of Death John Paul coalesced many of the current social evils; from procured abortion (which is always and everywhere intrinsically evil); to modern slaveries, (including pornography and drug addiction); disdain for the …
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Medicaid Expansion Under Obamacare Improves Prison Health Care; Prisoners

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… return,” Dr. Josiah D. Rick, director of the Center for Prisoner Health and Human Rights at the Miriam Hospital, said in a press release. “There is a possibility that there will be decreased recidivism as people get treatment for their mental …
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State officials detail 'pretrial services' for defendants with addiction issues

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The program, which would be based on a “sequential intercept” model, involves identifying defendants with a substance abuse problem, using data to assess whether a treatment program would be effective and offering treatment as an opportunity for …
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North Shore woman credits addictions recovery house for her new lease on life

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It was through her Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor that she learned of the Turning Point Recovery Society — which operates addiction treatment facilities in Vancouver and Richmond. Jane stayed at the Vancouver recovery house where, for three months, she …
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