Olympics Highlight Canadian Heroin Clinic Controversy

Olympics highlight Canadian heroin clinic controversy – See the original video, by Steve Sandford here: www.vjmovement.com

The Real Social Justice Issue: Taking Care of the Violent Mentally Ill

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The costs have been high—especially in big cities. Despite a declining crime rate in New York City, … Julio Perez, the perpetrator, was living in a shelter for the homeless in Washington Heights and being treated for a 20-year history of …
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Personal and financial costs of a failed drugs policy

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… to examine drugs policy and addiction treatment in the city, taking the views of experts and practitioners. Finally, in light of the intense pressures on the public purse, we need an urgent review of the 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act, with a full cost …
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Exclusive Agreement for Genetic Testing and Research Announced Between …

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… Addiction Severity Index (ASI)," Dr. Blum said. "The GARS analysis will ultimately be an important front line 'window' into the brain of millions – enabling the clinician with genetic information and taking out the guess work to identify those at …
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