Lois M. Collins: Quick consequence, intervention for drug use best hope for …
According to the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, the specialized courts exist to tackle addictions without throwing away lives that can be repaired. They work by diverting eligible drug addicts out of the criminal justice system and …
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Pregnant women abusing drugs need addiction intervention, not stigma: report
But a new report says women with substance abuse problems should be treated with compassion by health providers and society at large, especially during pregnancy, because addiction is a brain disorder and not a personal failing. Story continues below.
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