Rob Ford, Trey Radel and an Honest Discussion

Rob Ford, Trey Radel and an Honest Discussion

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To carry out its mission, the policy calls for improving the effectiveness of prevention programs, expanding drug treatment centers and stepping up efforts to promote awareness but, most notably, mentions nothing about increased drug testing and …
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Rep. Trey Radel 'owns up' to cocaine possession, takes leave of absence (+video)

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Radel said that he would enter an "intensive" in-patient drug treatment program in Florida during his leave of absence. He did not say how long he … Radel's attorney, David Schertler, asked for six months of probation for Radel, who under Washington …
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Barry County Drug Court graduates largest class

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"Rather than sending these folks to prison, where they were all headed to, they get an opportunity to go through our rigorous treatment program," said Johnny Cox, prosecuting attorney for Barry County. "They're more intensely supervised during their …
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