Sandy Annabi Drug Treatment 'Attempt to Game the System,' Feds Say

Sandy Annabi drug treatment 'attempt to game the system,' feds say

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Federal prosecutors say that former Yonkers City Councilwoman Sandy Annabi's drug addiction, disclosed in advance of her sentencing, may be an attempt to shave time off her six-year prison sentence. In a report compiled by the U.S. Department of …
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Palm Beach County pushing for more Drug Court money

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Investing more money in "Drug Court" could help avoid spending more to put drug users in jail, according to Palm Beach County Commissioners. The Civil Drug Court in Riviera Beach sends drug users to court-ordered drug treatment in the hopes of steering …
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A light through addiction's 'dark days'

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(CNN) — Through sports, Scott Strode was able to overcome his addiction to drugs and alcohol. He worked out in a boxing gym, got involved with triathlons and climbing, and made new friends who supported him through his transition. Encouraged by his …
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