Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading

Omart may close doors

Omart may close doors
Dennis Amaral, assistant executive director at Omart in Gassville, is reflected in computer screens as he talks about the possibility of the drug rehabilitation center having to close its doors. Omart lost $ 500,000 in state grant funding Jan. 1 …
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Ft. Hood shooting underscores Army's mental health crisis

Ft. Hood shooting underscores Army's mental health crisis
… law enforcement official told the Los Angeles Times on Friday. PTSD can increase the likelihood of spontaneous aggression or violence, said Dr. Charles R. Marmar, chairman of the department of psychiatry at New York University Langone Medical …
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Bohdan Mazur, Brother Of RHONY's Ramona Singer, Discusses Book 'Aspen

Bohdan Mazur, Brother Of RHONY's Ramona Singer, Discusses Book 'Aspen
Bo had been looking for a writer to tell his story of growing up, adventures, dealing drugs, going to prison and being Ramona's brother. He sent me several different stories and had so much to tell from the time… Continue reading

Shakeil Boothe Verdict: Jury Weighs Fate Of Dad, Stepmom Charged With

Shakeil Boothe Verdict: Jury Weighs Fate Of Dad, Stepmom Charged With
The couple's treatment of Shakeil worsened after the baby's birth in September 2010, prosecutors alleged. The shy boy, who struggled to adapt to Canadian life, was pulled from school when his injuries grew too serious to remain unnoticed,… Continue reading

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading