U.S. Says Drug Abuse Needs Treatment, Not Just Jail

U.S. says drug abuse needs treatment, not just jail
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
LONDON (Reuters) – The United States sees drug abuse as a public health problem as much as a crime issue and is seeking to learn from countries in Europe and elsewhere about how to treat addiction as a disease, Barack Obama's drugs policy chief said on Tuesday. Gil Kerlikowske, the U.S. president's director of national drug control policy, said the United States is taking a more balanced …
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Local judge works to fight drug abuse
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
Cuyahoga County Judge David Matia has overseen the county’s drug court for years. In his time working with folks struggling from addiction, he has noticed a disturbing trend.
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Drug addiction support group to meet
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If youre a family member or friend of someone with a drug addiction and are interested in organizing a support group, Kanawha Communities that Care is looking for you. The organization, which aims to increase awareness of subs…
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