Advocates Of Medical Marijuana Face Another Hurdle: Insurance Coverage

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But for patients who use marijuana to help alleviate chronic pain and nausea and stimulate appetite, legalization is only part of the battle. Health insurance rarely if ever covers its use; some patients spend hundreds of dollars a month or more on the …
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Baby boomers face mental health care shortage

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Addiction medicine specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky says, "I've been seeing this for quite some time, older people with a problem of addiction. It is not just prescription drugs. It's alcohol, it's illicit drugs and they are extremely difficult to treat. The …
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Drug testing to aid transition from welfare to work

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Individuals who fail the drug test can reapply after one year or, if they undergo drug treatment, six months. Medicaid and other state programs offer substance abuse treatment to those who need it. It is important to note that SB11 in no way affects …
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