Governor Chris Christie on Mandatory Drug Treatment: Let’s Not Turn Our Backs

Governor Chris Christie On Mandatory Drug Treatment: Let’s Not Turn Our Backs – Governor’s Budget Address. February 21, 2012 (Transcript Below) Governor Christie: In my State of the State address, I proposed to you that, for drug offende…

Column: Resources for families affected by drug addiction

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A benefit of Casey's Law is that the court supervises the treatment. This adds an extra incentive for success, as failure to complete the treatment program may result in contempt of court and incarceration. A harsh wake-up call such as jail time is …
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Drug tests start for Minnesota felons on state aid

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The identified drug felon may continue to receive benefits if he or she has participated in a drug-treatment program, completed a drug-treatment program or has been assessed by the county as not needing a drug-treatment program. Tags: news, money …
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Chris Brown Ordered to Rehab

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At the time of his release last week, Brown's rep would only say that the 24-year-old was "continuing his rehab program as an outpatient and is also completing his community service in the Los Angeles area." Hours after the statement was publicized …
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Pregnant Woman Forced Into Drug–Treatment Program Despite Being Drug-Free …

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While the United States hasn't yet devolved to throwing women in jail for miscarrying like El Salvador has, the anti-abortion movement's attempt to criminalize pregnancy with "fetal endangerment" laws is already leading to arrests here at home. The New …
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