Health overhaul could stress RI addiction services

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island's substance abuse treatment system could be overwhelmed next year when tens of thousands of people with drug and alcohol problems suddenly become eligible for health insurance under the federal health …
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Drug disposal day set for April 27

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According to the Partnership for a Drug Free America, one in six teens have used to prescription drug to get high. Two thirds of teens who have abused pain relievers say they got the drugs from a relative or friend, and opioid pain relievers are …
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Famed UK publicist charged with indecent assault

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The charges come as part of a broad investigation into child sex abuse spurred by the scandal involving the late BBC personality Jimmy Savile. Prosecutors said Friday, April 26, 2013, the charges against Clifford relate to assaults allegedly committed …
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