Ashley Reeb: Long Sentences Fail to Address Causes of Drug Abuse

Ashley Reeb: Long sentences fail to address causes of drug abuse
These laws put people behind bars for nonviolent crimes and fail to address the root of the problem. With prison populations outpacing the growth of Florida’s population by a rate of 8.7 and sentences for nonviolent drug offenders increasing by … drug abuse washington d.c. – Bing News

D.C. tops nation in drug, alcohol abuse
Wise said. Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, a psychiatry professor at George Washington University, said stress from those high-pressure careers and poverty can both lead to drug abuse — and D.C. has large populations that fall into those groups. In D.C., many … drug abuse washington d.c. – Bing News

Most states put forth little effort to stop prescription drug abuse
Physical Exam Requirement: 44 states and Washington, D.C. require a healthcare provider to either conduct a physical exam or screen for signs of substance abuse or have a bona fide patient-physician relationship that includes a physical exam prior to … drug abuse washington d.c. – Bing News