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Welfare Drug Testing

Welfare Drug Testing

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It joins Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Utah as states with laws requiring some form of substance screening for welfare recipients. A 2007 study by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation discovered that 20 percent … If …
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Kansas Drug Disposal Program Collects 6000 Pounds of Medications in First Year

Kansas drug disposal program collects 6000 pounds of medications in first year

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KDHE officials said hope to double the number of locations within the next year and plan to initiate an awareness campaign within the next six months, said Jessica Willard, the agency's program manager. Kansas regulators had to modify state rules to …
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Is Obama Delivering on Promise of '21st Century' Drug Policy? | Analysis

Is Obama delivering on promise of '21st century' drug policy? | Analysis

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Many public health experts say the administration deserves credit for increasing access to drug treatment. But others say despite an … According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the number of inmates in state prisons dropped roughly two percent …
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Senior Care: 5 Tips to Protect Mom and Dad From Nursing Home Fraud

Senior Care: 5 Tips To Protect Mom And Dad From Nursing Home Fraud

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In a study, 2,000 nursing home residents were interviewed to determine how often does elder abuse takes place in nursing home facilities. The results were … Before researching whether a nursing home is right for you or your family, it is essential to …
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2013 Session: Which Bills Passed, Which Bills Failed

2013 session: Which bills passed, which bills failed

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DRUG OFFENDERS (FAILED): Relaxes minimum mandatory prison sentences for people who abuse prescription painkillers and removes oxycodone and hydrocodone from the list of trafficking substances. (HB 159) … WASTEWATER (SIGNED INTO LAW): Eases the …
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Wounded Soldiers Race to the South Pole

Wounded Soldiers Race to the South Pole

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Veterans returning from conflict are confronted with an array of reintegration issues from post traumatic stress, unemployment, drug or alcohol abuse and suicide. Military leaders are taught to lead by … Nine days later I awoke at Walter Reed Army …
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