Substance Abuse

Published April 19, 2012

Substance Abuse – One out of four families suffers from the consequences of addictive disorders. Learn what the most commonly used drugs are in Kansas, identify the warning signs of substance abuse and learn how to seek treatment.

Senator Grassley goes after prescription drug abuse

Filed under: Drug Abuse Kansas

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of St. Louis has reported "Grassley Pursues Prescription Drug Abuse in Medicaid, Medicare." The CCHR St. Louis office has reported a recent press release from US Senator Chuck Grassley (Republican, Iowa) caught …
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Missouri looks to join states expanding veteran courts

Filed under: Drug Abuse Kansas

It's a very isolating experience.” Some of the troubled soldiers commit crimes, sometimes driven by mental problems or drug and alcohol abuse. But officials in an increasing number of states say that these veterans– like some drug offenders– belong in …
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