Wolanin writes book on battle with and recovery from addiction
Paul Wolanin has been to the edge of the abyss of drug and alcohol abuse, and with more than a little help from his friends and a higher power, the now reformed user was able to pull himself back. Today, he channels his energy into helping others … Read more on Midland Daily News
"Drugs Aren't the Problem": Neuroscientist Carl Hart on Brain Science & Myths …
He is also a member of the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse and a research scientist in the Division of Substance Abuse at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. However, long before he entered the hallowed halls of the Ivy League, Hart … Read more on Democracy Now
State officials detail 'pretrial services' for defendants with addiction issues
Andy Pallito, commissioner of the Department of Corrections, told lawmakers that he expects that new “pretrial services” would keep a large number of defendants with substance abuse problems out of jail and ultimately reduce recidivism rates and the … Read more on vtdigger.org
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