Hurdles remain to helping veterans

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Susan Angell, who oversees VA's homeless efforts, says having a safe and stable place to live improves veterans' ability to participate in treatment programs and other efforts intended to address the root causes of their problems such as substance …
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Former Des Moines officer receives 16 1/2-year prison sentence

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Richard Singleton knows his 29-year-old son as a person who has battled depression, drug abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder for the past year. Time simply ran out for Brandon, Richard Singleton said on Tuesday in court and in a Des Moines …
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Drug Policy Alliance Releases Report on Veterans and the War on Drugs As …

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Left untreated, these medical conditions often contribute to substance misuse and addiction, fatal overdose, homelessness and suicide, as well as violations of the law, particularly nonviolent drug offenses. For these reasons, veterans are increasingly …
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Va. prison groups veterans together for support

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The inmates receive therapy that addresses some problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anger issues or substance abuse problems that may have led to them winding up in prison. Prison officials say these treatments help reduce recidivism among …
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