BC-MT–Montana News Digest, MT

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"The livestock industry knows this is an important issue, and wants to be in position to somewhat control our destiny," said John O'Keefe, a Warner Valley rancher and sage grouse coordinator for the Oregon Cattlemen's Association. … The U.S. Bureau …
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Impact of methadone treatment center debated in Northeast

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Recovery specialist Andre Ried said he put his life back on track, thanks to drug-addiction treatment he received at a clinic. Methadone provides "hope" to addicts seeking to get … "The nature of medical treatment is private and confidential, and it …
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Millions of dollars spent on prison sentences

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The American Medical Association classifies drug addiction as a health crisis. Imarisha said a big debate is whether the U.S. should see drug addiction as a health crisis or criminal justice issue. “It's not about arguing whether we have a crisis …
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