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After Foster Care Years, a Woman Becomes a Role Model for Her Sisters

After Foster Care Years, a Woman Becomes a Role Model for Her Sisters

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She has never known her father, and her mother struggled with drug addiction for years, Ms. Perry said. As a result,… Continue reading

Patrick Kennedy Criticized for Trying to Keep Marijuana Illegal

Patrick Kennedy criticized for trying to keep marijuana illegal

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He has enlisted Dr. Sharon Levy, a pediatrician and director of the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program at Children's Hospital Boston. “There is a lot of… Continue reading

Most Teens Who Attempt Suicide Got Treatment First

Most teens who attempt suicide got treatment first

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NEW YORK — Most adolescents who plan or attempt suicide have already received at least some mental health treatment, raising questions about the effectiveness of current… Continue reading

Mental Health Care Cuts Hit Rural Wisconsin

Mental health care cuts hit rural Wisconsin

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The most common problems include acute and chronic major depression, bipolar disorder, severe anxieties, the varied presentations of psychosis and the schizophrenias, drug abuse/chemical dependency, and… Continue reading

Suffolk: Children Aged 12 Treated for Alcohol Abuse

Suffolk: Children aged 12 treated for alcohol abuse

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There were 130 youngsters seen in 2009/10 – when at least one child aged 12 received treatment – but that fell to 114 the following year… Continue reading

Drug War in Puerto Rico Forces Governor to Activate National Guard

Drug War In Puerto Rico Forces Governor To Activate National Guard

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The United States has drawn international criticism from human rights defenders for subjecting the detainees there to torture and other cruel treatment. The… Continue reading