Sen. Keenan Studying Law That Allows Forced Addiction Treatment
Sen. Keenan Studying Law That Allows Forced Addiction Treatment
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The senator, whose district covers Braintree, will serve on the Special Senate Committee on Addiction Treatment. Posted by Joseph Markman (Editor) … The committee plans to give a report to the Senate by May. Comment0 0. More. Repost; Print · Email …
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Peer-to-peer drug abuse program aids inmates in Denver County Jail
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DENVER, Colo. — A substance abuse treatment program at the Denver County Jail has inmates holding each other accountable for their choices. Denver's county jail is among just a few in the country, and the only one in the state, to embrace the program, …
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Hidden violence, silent killer: rage on the streets is only part of the story
Filed under: drug abuse treatment plans
In news that has largely gone unnoticed, the new drunken violence laws Mr O'Farrell plans to introduce this week will apply statewide, both inside the home and on the street. That means anyone affected by alcohol or drugs who is … While the street …
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Weighing the Importance of Easing Patients' Pain Against Possible Drug Abuse
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Vitale said similar bills “have been shopped around to different states” by drug makers. He would like to see the issue addressed as part of comprehensive legislation dealing with addiction prevention, treatment and recovery that he plans to work on in …
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