Prescription for Abuse: Sean Riley | KCTS 9 Documentary

Prescription for Abuse: Sean Riley | KCTS 9 Documentary – http://kcts9.org/prescription-for-abuse Sean Riley is a former police officer who became addicted to prescription drugs. He lost his job after he was arreste…

Rules require equal coverage for mental, substance abuse treatment

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Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez said the rules will increase access to mental health and substance abuse treatment as well as health plan transparency. "Ultimately, they'll provide greater opportunities for affordable, accessible, effective treatment …
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Heroin investigation nets 219 grams, four arrests

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Washington is charged in warrants with distribution of heroin and one count of contempt of court. He was also booked as a fugitive of Assumption Parish and additionally charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He is being held on a …
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Film puts spotlight on Vermont prescription drug problem

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“During this same period the number of people seeking treatment for alcohol and marijuana abuse declined.” McGowan said that comprehensive data is hard to come by, but there are indirect ways to track the rise in drug abuse. “The canary in the coal …
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