The New Generation of Heroin Users

The new generation of heroin users

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Soon after her release, another drug screen showed that she was taking Suboxone, an opioid used to help heroin addicts recover, but for which she didn't have her own prescription. Parrish said the drug is easily available on the street. Some people who …
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Ohio House Speaker: Medicaid expansion 'screwed up'

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Instead, the House Finance and Appropriations Committee wants to include an additional $ 50 million per year in state spending for mental health and addiction services. GOP House leaders said Tuesday Medicaid expansion isn't completely off the table …
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Needed: jail alternatives

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Giving low-level offenders a mental health, addiction and trauma assessment conducted by a qualified forensic examiner who determines treatment readiness. • Greatly expanding the use of electronic monitoring. This approach is far less expensive than …
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