Veterans court for Allegan, Van Buren and Barry counties may begin this year

Veterans court for Allegan, Van Buren and Barry counties may begin this year

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Baillargeon will preside over a court that will handle the cases of veterans who are committing crimes due to problems resulting from their military service, such as post-traumatic stress syndrome, post-traumatic brain injury and substance abuse. The …
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Genesee County special court for veterans getting coordinator

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During the delay, veterans can be treated for alcohol or drug problems, tested for substance abuse, and receive mental health and other treatment. Mentors work one-on-one with those chosen for the program. "The Veteran's Treatment Court now has 11 …
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In Michigan, sharp increase in opiate prescriptions to veterans

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“Prescriptions of four potent opiates (hydrocodone, methadone, morphine, and oxycodone) to veterans have more than tripled since 9/11, contributing to drug abuse, addiction and suicide. The Department of Veterans Affairs is trying to combat the problem …
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