Heroin Bigger Than You Think

Heroin bigger than you think

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Drug Court, Judge Bartlett explained, started 11 years ago as a way to find a balance between jailing addicts and helping them find the treatment and skills they need to recover. About 50 addicts have gone through the 18-month program, which includes …
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Fear of stigma stops problem gamblers seeking help

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"Many of those people had received help for their drug or alcohol problems but they hadn't told their counsellors about their gambling because they felt so ashamed about it," she said. "Some of them felt playing poker machines was stupid so having a …
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Potential to improve

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"Many ex-prisoners return to custody after some time in the community, and the risk of re-offending is higher for those with poor health and those who engage in health risk behaviours, such as illicit drug use. "Provision of appropriate health care for …
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