Guest opinion: Hiding substance abuse problem a common occurrence

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In Southwest Florida, SalusCare, Inc., the region's leader in providing treatment for substance use, treats more than 5,000 people per year for drug and alcohol disorders and more than 11,000 additional people for mental health issues that may include …
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Dogs ease veterans' trauma at VA center

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Aaron Autler, 28, of Manteca, Calif., who did two tours in Iraq and then struggled with alcohol and substance abuse, said teaching the willful Jan was eye-opening. "I've never had to train anybody, other than Marines," Autler said. "So it's taught me …
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More than 40 new state laws take effect Dec. 1

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Exempt someone from laws prohibiting the possession of needles or other sharp objects considered drug paraphernalia if the person tells a police officer or sheriff's deputy about to search them that they are carrying those items. The exception is …
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