Opponents of Drug Testing for Welfare Benefits See It as Hassling the Poor

Opponents of drug testing for welfare benefits see it as hassling the poor

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Sam Brownback and supporters of the new law say it will help break the cycle of poverty because those who fail will be required to take substance abuse and jobs training. "Drug addiction is a scourge in Kansas. This is a horrific thing that hits so …
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Editorial: Prescription-drug abuse lead-in to heroin

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The law enforcement, medical and drug treatment communities are on notice that opiate abuse — from prescription painkillers to heroin — is on the rise, with deadly consequences. So, too, are the rest of us. At Landers' funeral last month, Kristina's …
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Project Runway models a pathway to clean and drug-free living for young

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Project Runway is funded by a three-year grant totaling $ 219,000 from the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation which supports community programs that help children and young adults affected by substance abuse, learning disabilities, mental illness …
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