School Shooting Sheds Light on Treating Mentally Ill

Published December 17, 2012

School shooting sheds light on treating mentally ill

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In Knox County, officials are moving forward with a plan to help non-violent criminals get on the right track as soon as possible, by treating offenders for mental illness or dependency on drugs and alcohol. Sheriff Jimmy "J.J." … Jones said up to a …
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Northland faces an epidemic in opiate drug addiction

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It also includes methadone and suboxone, drugs used for treating opiate addiction. Federal Drug Enforcement Administration data tracking the legal distribution of these drugs by three-digit ZIP code areas show some parts of Minnesota have higher per …
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A deadly problem: Opiates – Canton, OH – CantonRep.com

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Larry Diss in the Stark County Jail awaiting a spot in the Stark Regional Community Correction Center for drug treatment. An addiction to pain medication led Diss to a five-year heroin addiction. He said he is hopeful for a clean future.
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