Lawmaker Urging Tougher Law for Heroin Dealing

Lawmaker urging tougher law for heroin dealing
(AP) – A northern Kentucky legislator is calling for tougher jail penalties for heroin dealing, but treatment advocates say the harsher criminal punishments don't help with the problem of addiction. Sen. John Schickel's proposed bill would impose … Read more on FOX19

Ohio battles to care for mentally ill
This is significant because currently non-Medicaid funded people with a mental illness or substance abuse issue receive two-thirds less treatment than Medicaid recipients, Mr. Sylak said. Mr. Kasich's decision to expand Medicaid was immediately opposed … Read more on Toledo Blade

1 year after Newtown, Biden boosts mental health
The Obama administration will offer $ 50 million through the Affordable Care Act to help community health centers hire providers and add services for mental illness and addiction. The government aims to provide another $ 50 million in financing to help … Read more on WKRC TV Cincinnati