Teen Drug Rehab: Shan State Farmers Say ‘Grow Opium Poppy, Don’t Use It’ – the Irrawaddy News Magazine

Shan State Farmers Say ‘Grow Opium Poppy, Don’t Use It’ – The Irrawaddy News Magazine
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Shan State Farmers Say 'Grow Opium Poppy, Don't Use It'
The Irrawaddy News Magazine
But according to Lwi Si Nyein, a former political prisoner and a leader of the Kayan New Generation Youth group, drug use remains common, with overdoses leading to deaths in the township. “We have a drug rehabilitation center in Pekhon, but the program

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California debates future of corrections system – San Jose Mercury News
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California debates future of corrections system
San Jose Mercury News
Moreover, more inmates already behind bars could be safely released after completing drug, vocational, educational or other rehabilitation programs that would reduce their likelihood of committing new crimes, he said. Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.

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Volunteers being recruited in Butte County to mentor offenders – Enterprise-Record
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Volunteers being recruited in Butte County to mentor offenders
Enterprise-Record
For example, the mentees might need drug or alcohol treatment programs, or resume writing or job interviewing skills, Felipe said. Although mentors and mentees are asked to stick with the program for at least a year, either one can opt out or get a

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