Substance-abuse treatment program goals bring Republican Chris Christie …
"You don't treat a disease by locking someone in a cell,” said Christie, who, as governor, has expanded state funding for drug treatment programs and drug courts. "I want to be able to give everyone a second chance," the governor said. "Every life is a …
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State senators urged to provide funds for alcohol, drug treatment
CONCORD – Alcohol and drug abuse prevention advocates have come up with a unique way to reach out directly to their state senators to ask for more funding for treatment and prevention programs. Each state senator has begun receiving video postcards …
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