Few Judges Seek Help With Drug, Alcohol Problems

Published June 19, 2013

Few judges seek help with drug, alcohol problems

Filed under: drug abuse help

SPRINGFIELD — The cocaine-induced death of a downstate Illinois judge in March and the arrest last month of a colleague on drug-related charges comes as more attorneys are seeking help for mental health and addiction problems. According to the most …
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Brandon Merritt and Ted Boettner: Medicaid expansion saves money, helps …

Filed under: drug abuse help

The Medicaid expansion and the broader Affordable Care Act (ACA) will also provide help in our state's battle with drug and alcohol abuse. Currently, Medicaid and private insurance companies are not required to cover substance abuse treatment. However …
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International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking

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"This event is for people in the community who work at the coalface of the problem of drug abuse, whether it be alcohol, P or synthetic drugs,” said Rita Peters who is coordinating the event. “Parents, teachers and anyone who wants to help with the …
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