Still Locking People Up for Being Poor? Really?! It's 2014.
Take the story of Jack Dawley, who had convictions from the early 1990's due to his addiction to drugs and alcohol. In the mid-1990's Jack became … As a result of our report and intervention, Jack's life has taken a dramatic turn. Since we released … Read more on American Civil Liberties Union News and Information (blog)
Ad campaign aims to prevent youth smoking
“We know that early intervention is critical, with almost nine out of every 10 regular adult smokers picking up their first cigarette by age 18,” said FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg. “Today marks a historic moment as we launch the FDA's … Read more on Greenville News
Traumatic injuries can trigger PTSD
Philadelphia is working with local mental health providers to screen for PTSD more systematically – and to focus on post-traumatic stress as part of drug and alcohol treatment. The city has also paid to train local therapists in prolonged … Other … Read more on 10News