Controversy Grows Over Man in Police Dog's Death Chance to Avoid Prison

Controversy grows over man in police dog's death chance to avoid prison

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse treatment

"I would maintain that there was a violent act in this case, which was the death of K-9 Officer Schultz," Moriarty said Friday, a day after a judge ruled that Robinson should be considered for the diversionary drug treatment program instead of prison …
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Vitale-Gordon Mental Health Parity and Substance Abuse Treatment Bill Advances

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse treatment

"This is about providing access to treatment for individuals suffering from alcohol and substance abuse and mental health problems, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, that may not have a biological catalyst. It's about doing right by the people we …
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Scornaienchi re-eclected chairwoman of Howard Co. Alcohol and Drug Abuse …

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse treatment

… executive director of HC DrugFree, has been re-elected to a third term as the chair of the Howard County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Advisory Board, which reviews services and the need for services relating to alcohol and drug abuse education, treatment …
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