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DOJ Says Soaring Prison Costs Hurt Criminal Justice System, Calls for

DOJ Says Soaring Prison Costs Hurt Criminal Justice System, Calls For

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WASHINGTON — There will be fewer federal prosecutors and FBI agents available to bring charges and investigate federal crimes, and less money… Continue reading

The Zimmerman Mind-Set

The Zimmerman Mind-Set

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If people who abuse illegal drugs were viewed as people who have real problems–rather than people who are problems–then drug treatment would be the obvious and rational response rather than putting… Continue reading

Painkiller Addicts Hit Medicaid Limits

Painkiller addicts hit Medicaid limits

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To Mark Publicker, a doctor in Portland, Maine, who practices addiction medicine, it's a clear case of discrimination. You wouldn't deprive a diabetic of insulin. You wouldn't stop giving hypertension… Continue reading

Jesus and Buddha Walk Into an AA Meeting

Jesus and Buddha Walk Into an AA Meeting

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In 12-Step recovery, we first have to admit that we have a problem before we can begin to solve it. The admission is one of powerlessness… Continue reading

Hundreds of Millions Needing Drug Treatment Can Now Find a Treatment Match

Hundreds of Millions Needing Drug Treatment Can Now Find a Treatment Match

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In 2009, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) National Survey on Drug Use and Health,123.5 million… Continue reading

Bieber's Mom, Pattie Mallette Writes Book for Her 2 Million Kids

Bieber's Mom, Pattie Mallette Writes Book for Her 2 Million Kids

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From sexual abuse to depression to drug use, which all cumulated, leading to her become a teen mom. In a new version of her… Continue reading