Law & Order
An assault, as defined by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, is an attack or an attempted assault without a weapon resulting in no injury or minor injuries – bruises, black eyes, cuts, scratches or swelling – or in undetermined injuries requiring less …
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As millions of Americans go gluten free, FDA sets the standard
On Friday, the federal government issued an official definition of that claim, bringing a measure of uniformity to a burgeoning industry. According to the Food and Drug Administration, a food or other substance can be labeled "gluten free," "no gluten …
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El Paso news anchor arrested for allegedly beating up her husband
Hazael Dominguez is the allegedly abused spouse. The altercation occurred at around midnight on the 100 block of Desert Garden Drive in nearby Santa Teresa, New Mexico—presumably where the currently not-very-happy couple resides. After responding …
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Motivational Enhancement Therapy: Treatment For Substance Abuse & More
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “is a counseling approach that helps individuals resolve their ambivalence about engaging in treatment and stopping their drug use.” It is a method offering more …
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Painkiller addicts hit Medicaid limits
A report commissioned by the American Society of Addiction Medicine found that Medicaid agencies in just 28 states cover all three of medications that the Food and Drug Administration has approved for opioid addiction treatment: methadone …
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Judith Munaker: Website offers parents insight into drug addiction, treatment …
Housed on the Safe Communities of Madison-Dane County website, the new Parent Addiction Network is for parents, families and friends who have loved ones affected by drug addiction. This site can help people find answers to the many questions that …
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