Groups seek solutions to area's prescription drug abuse epidemic
“We're not on the side of rehabilitation, but I find sadly, there are not a lot of drug treatment programs, especially affordable drug treatment programs,” said Joseph Perrin, assistant district attorney general for Sullivan County. “I'm constantly …
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Emily McComas: Drug addicts should be shown empathy
On the federal level, Attorney General Eric Holder recently announced proposed changes in the criminal justice system that would divert low-level, nonviolent drug offenders into treatment and community service programs, and stop prosecutors from …
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