Burch sentenced to up to 5 years

Burch sentenced to up to 5 years

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“The root of Mr. Burch's criminal activity is in his addiction. He started substance abuse at age 12 and has had an extended history of substance abuse since then,” defense attorney Benjamin Gordon said Tuesday, asking Ludlow to ignore the crimes Burch …
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Poor mental state is a national disgrace

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The commission was horrified to learn this year that only 7 per cent of the 340,000 Australians who have co-existing mental illness and substance-use disorders are estimated to receive treatment for both problems. It is scandalous that the presence of …
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Plymouth charity had over 1000 referrals from people needing treatment for …

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Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services, also known simply as Harbour, is a Plymouth based agency which provides treatment that will enable people to recover from their misuse of drugs and alcohol; offers advice, information and care to prevent harm caused …
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