Drug Testing

Texas Lawmakers Call for Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients

Texas lawmakers call for drug testing for welfare recipients

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Texas Governor Rick Perry was Wednesday joined by Sen. Tommy Williams, Rep. Brandon Creighton … A person denied can reapply for financial assistance six months after the drug test was administered if he or… Continue reading

Indictment: Lufkin Couple Used Fraud to Get Pills

Indictment: Lufkin couple used fraud to get pills

Filed under: Drug Abuse Texas

Mallory said dealing with prescription drug abuse is a constant battle here in East Texas. "Prescripton drugs, of course, is a big problem in our area; it is the third most abused drugs that we see here… Continue reading

Maine Doctors Require Patients to Undergo Random Drug Testing Before

Maine Doctors Require Patients to Undergo Random Drug Testing Before

Filed under: drug addiction news

For years, Maine has been struggling to put an end to its prescription drug abuse problem. State leaders and health care providers have tried developing programs aimed at reducing prescription drugs addiction in patients,… Continue reading

Drug Testing to Aid Transition From Welfare to Work

Drug testing to aid transition from welfare to work

Filed under: drug treatment news 2011

Individuals who fail the drug test can reapply after one year or, if they undergo drug treatment, six months. Medicaid and other state … Since May 2011, seven states have instituted drug testing in their… Continue reading

Perry, Dewhurst Push Controversial Drug Testing Bill

Perry, Dewhurst push controversial drug testing bill

Filed under: Drug Use Texas

"I am calling on the Texas legislature to enact reforms that include authorizing the use of drug screening for TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and unemployment benefit recipients," Gov. Perry said Tuesday. The governor and lieutenant …… Continue reading

Chad's Morning Brief: Rick Perry Backs Drug Testing for Welfare Applicants

Chad's Morning Brief: Rick Perry Backs Drug Testing for Welfare Applicants

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Senate Bill 11 would require applicants to the Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to undergo a drug test. If applicants fail the test, they would not be eligible to… Continue reading

Perry & Dewhurst Call for Drug Testing Welfare & Unemployment Applicants

Perry & Dewhurst Call For Drug Testing Welfare & Unemployment Applicants

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From a news release issued Tuesday, “Texas taxpayers will not subsidize or tolerate illegal drug abuse. Every dollar that goes to someone who uses it inappropriately is a dollar that can't go… Continue reading

This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories

This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories

Filed under: drug rehabs in alabama

In Flomaton, Alabama, the former Flomaton police chief and an officer were arrested Monday on charges that suggest they were dipping into the evidence. Former Chief Daniel Thompson and Officer Joseph Neal were arrested following an … U.S. criminal… Continue reading

How Will I Get More Information About the Drug Rehabs in Lockhart, Texas?

Question by celest df: How will I get more information about the drug rehabs in Lockhart, Texas?
I don’t even know how I’m going to find drug rehabs here. It’s just that my cousin really needs to get himself treated for his drug addiction. I really want to help.… Continue reading

Study Testing Aspirin as Bipolar Disorder Treatment

Study testing aspirin as bipolar disorder treatment

Filed under: Houston Drug Treatment Help

HOUSTON (KTRK) — A drug that you have in your medicine cabinet may be helpful in treating bipolar disorder. The illness affects … If it works, the simple painkiller could help Yanez keep the progress she's made… Continue reading