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The accuser had disclosed the alleged abuse at a drug treatment program in January 2009, prompting a counselor to help him call a church hotline. His irate father, after learning of the disclosure, wanted him to instead talk to police. “I'm proud of …
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State task force to address opioid abuse
Here in Minnesota, during 2011, one in five admissions (20.2 percent) to addiction treatment programs in the Twin Cities metro area was for heroin or other opiates. This is compared to 8.7 percent of admissions in 2005. “This is a troubling issue that …
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People who take illegal drugs 'shouldn't be treated as criminals'
In Germany, both cannabis and heroin can now be prescribed in certain circumstances. However, in other European countries where health is the lead department, such as Ireland and … Martin Barnes, chief executive DrugScope, said the charity shared the …
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