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First, Reduce Harm
Faced with a horrific drug problem, Vancouver is trying a radical experiment: Let junkies be junkies.
Doctor: Vets Need More Basic Training
A Veterans Administration psychiatrist and researcher offers a revamped model for treatment of returning soldiers…
America’s Mental Health (Care) Is Getting Worse
Despite the unanimity that the system is broken, few agree on what will fix it.
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Smokers Behind Bars Can Quit, Too
Written by: Ryan Blitstein, Thursday 18 December 2008 - 07:44 AM 
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U.S. smoking rates have declined, but tobacco still runs rampant in prisons. A new study documents a technique to help prisoners quit.
Apartment Complex Focuses on Mentally Ill
Written by: Marcia Meier, Friday 12 December 2008 - 05:00 AM 0 Comments
As homelessness too often accompanies mental illness in the United States, one project tackles both issues.
Raising Awareness About a Silent Killer
Written by: Ryan Blitstein, Friday 05 December 2008 - 14:58 PM 0 Comments
A community-based strategy to prevent and treat hepatitis B may reduce its staggeringly high prevalence among Asian Americans.
Old and Happy? It’s a Matter of Attitude
Written by: Lee Drutman, Tuesday 02 December 2008 - 00:00 AM 0 Comments
Researchers find that as people age, declining health and declining mental function don’t make people any less happy. But having the right attitude seems to matter a lot.
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