A Veteran’s Descent Into Homelessness


 

A veteran’s descent into homelessness – An Iraq vet tells CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta how post-traumatic stress disorder led to homelessness.

 

Ex-Miss Russia's NYC prescription-drug case dismissed after 2 years of treatment

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Are changes needed to ensure disabled Canadian veterans are properly compensated in their old age? Yes; No. View Results. Loading … Follow Lethbridge … NEW YORK, N.Y. – A smiling former Miss Russia said Tuesday she has learned from her mistakes …
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Atlanta making dramatic strides battling homelessness

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A chronically homeless individual is someone who has been continuously homeless for one year or at least four times in the last three years and has a disabling condition, such as a substance use disorder or a mental illness, according to the Department …
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Health Net's OHS Program Celebrates 35 Years of Public Safety and DUI

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"Health Net's DUI program provides an opportunity to effectively intervene with a large number of individuals while they are productive members of society, in an effort to help prevent future negative consequences of their substance abuse," said Tom …
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The DEA Thinks Medical Records Don't Count as "Private"

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The courts' decision in this case could have consequences far beyond Oregon's borders—about 40 states have similar PDMP schemes, which are designed to track the use and abuse of prescription drugs by making medical information more easily accessible …
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