Growing number are struggling to deal with drug addictions and homelessness
In addition, Portland has homeless shelters, food programs, an organization for homeless youth called Outside In, and such religious organizations as Union Gospel Mission, which offers a Christian-based addiction recovery program. This array of …
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Addicts overwhelm Kentucky's drug treatment options
“Despite a historic recession, Kentucky has expanded its support of substance abuse treatment programs over the past few years as part of the administration's overall effort to combat drug abuse,” Richardson said. But officials and experts agree …
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Foul Appetites: Crime and Punishment in the Hitman Series
Hitman Sidebar 'Flatline', a mission from Blood Money literally set in a rehab clinic, is easily the most striking. The situation is … It's a clever setup because we already think about addiction in this way—both a crime and a sickness, a moral …
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Michael Smerconish: In defense of the DJs
The Australian radio DJs at the center of the prank phone-call controversy, Michael Christian and Mel Greig, during a TV interview last week. The Australian radio DJs at the center of the prank phone-call controversy, Michael Gallery: Michael …
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