Jay Ambrose: For poor, use what works
Rick Perry of Texas has moved aggressively against mandatory sentencing and for more emphasis on drug treatment over incarceration, thereby lowering his state's prison costs and population. What these and other office holders … These Republicans seem … Read more on The Providence Journal

Heads Still Dry, Scientists Try New Approach With ALS
There is no cure for ALS and only one FDA-approved drug treatment, which only slows its advances a little. "ALS is one of the worst diseases you can get," says Matthew Disney, a chemist at the Scripps Research Institute in Florida, and an author of the … Read more on WBUR

Depression and its many possible causes
L.C., Gainesville, Florida. When I hear a person say they've battled depression on and off for a long period of time, I ask the question why it is on and off? Something you are eating, doing or taking is impacting you so much so that your mood is … Read more on Newsday

New drug screening law knocks 4 off benefits list
Officials with the Department of Human Services say they are making contact with that applicant for further action — which could include referral to a drug treatment program as a condition of receiving benefits or disqualification if the person … Read more on The Tennessean