Painkiller prescriptions skyrocket, endangering veterans

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Patient advocates say that the trend toward more prescriptions leaves veterans with treatment that harms them more than it helps get to the root of their pain. “Keeping our men and woman doped up to keep them quiet … Over the summer, Senators Susan …
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READER SUBMITTED: Natchaug Receives 000 In Grants For Joshua Center …

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Campaign aims to raise $ 250,000 in community support for Joshua Center Thames Valley, a treatment center for children and adolescents struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues in the greater Norwich area that opened in August 2013.
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Ohio lawmaker: If welfare recipients face drug tests, so should lawmakers

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Those who test positive would be automatically enrolled in a state counseling program for treatment and lose their pay. “With this legislation, we can help ensure that … “We can no longer turn a blind eye to this problem.” Eight other states have …
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Royersford man jailed for stabbing girlfriend

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Harmon also must complete five years' probation after he's paroled from jail and must complete domestic violence, anger management and drug and alcohol counseling programs as conditions of the sentence. “I strongly advise you to stay away from this …
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