Smoot to Helm UNITE

Published May 7, 2013

Smoot to helm UNITE

Filed under: drug abuse treatment association

“I've been here from the start and will continue what we do best – arresting drug traffickers, providing treatment assistance to those dealing with an addiction, and educating our youth about the danger of drugs,” said Smoot, who has overseen the day …
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OP-ED: Helping with addiction, mental health – San Mateo Daily Journal

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Nationwide, about 9 million people have these co-occurring issues, but only 7 percent of them receive treatment for both despite their intrinsic connection and implications for overall recovery (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration …
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2013 session: Which bills passed, which bills failed

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DRUG OFFENDERS (FAILED): Relaxes minimum mandatory prison sentences for people who abuse prescription painkillers and removes oxycodone and hydrocodone from the list of trafficking substances. (HB 159) … WASTEWATER (SIGNED INTO LAW): Eases the …
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