The Ties that Bind Neighborhood Committees in China (Rare Media) – Contemporary Chinese society could not function without neighborhood committees. Working under the supervision of local governments on the lowest rung of the…

 

Mobile lawyer's problems could delay trial of accused tongue-slashing murder …

Filed under: drug abuse rehabilitation

In a handwritten letter to the judge from Mobile County Metro Jail, Crocker indicated that attorney Donald E. “Skip” Brutkiewicz Jr. was in a drug rehabilitation program. He wrote that he met last month with another … He said an attorney can ask for …
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Avoid misconceptions about Missouri prisons

Filed under: drug abuse rehabilitation

Yes, we want violent offenders and those who kill, rape, or abuse women and children to be imprisoned. … The Department of Corrections figures show that over 17 percent of inmates are mentally ill and 85 percent require treatment for substance abuse …
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Attorneys argue residency for Alpine drug rehab house – Daily Herald

Filed under: drug abuse rehabilitation

Alpine Recovery Lodge has leased a 10-bedroom home on the city's east side, with plans to house up to 18 individuals undergoing treatment for drug abuse. Neighbors have expressed concern, and Alpine city officials have been scrutinizing the plans …
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