Congress has chance to increase help for those with addictions or mental illness

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One in four of us. That's the number of Americans who will experience mental illness at some point in their lifetimes. Yet, for decades, funding for mental health treatment has steadily declined. It's time to change that, and legislation pending in …
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A window into the chief's world

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“I believe there is proof a lot of the major crimes can be traced back to the Community Corrections Center's former clients,” Foust said, explaining that the former state prison inmates form relationships in the community while staying in the …
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Election 2013: Where the Democratic US Senate candidates stand on the issues

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Here is look at the platforms of the four candidates running in today's primary election for the Democratic nomination: Newark Mayor Cory Booker, U.S. Rep Rush Holt, state Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver, and U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone. The winner will run …
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CVS curbs nail polish remover purchases over meth concerns

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John Dyben with the Hanley Center says ingredients to make meth are easily accessible, and it can be highly addictive, ultimately causing brain damage. "Can cause paranoia and a loss in ability to recognize what's going on in reality," said Dyben.
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