Stigma, Fear Keep Pregnant Addicts From Seeking Help

Published June 20, 2013

Stigma, fear keep pregnant addicts from seeking help
In Colorado, girls and women who are pregnant and need help can jump to the top of waiting lists to get drug or alcohol treatment, and if they qualify, Medicaid will cover costs for their care. But many of those …. Carlos wanted help with his cocaine … Read more on Health policy solutions

Police Say 33 Arrested In Drug Sweep
Most of the people arrested Wednesday were charged with heroin and cocaine crimes. … He says it's up to the community to continue the fight against drugs with treatment programs for addicts and education programs to keep people from using the drugs. Read more on Vermont Public Radio

Father, son acquitted in NY of sex trafficking – WCMH: News, Weather, and …
The women painted a different picture, saying they were treated to nice cars, vacations in Florida and affection from their pimps. Some lived together as "family" in a house in Allentown, Pa., about 90 miles from New York, and drove in to the city at … Read more on NBC4i.com