Rep. Trey Radel to Take Leave of Absence, Enter Drug Treatment

Rep. Trey Radel to take leave of absence, enter drug treatment
The 37-year-old first-term Republican from Florida said he will enter an inpatient drug treatment program. The cocaine possession charge came after authorities said he bought a small amount of cocaine in a sting in the nation's capital last month … Read more on CNN

Efforts underway to bring giant salamander back in Ohio: Animals in the News
If the animal fighter is convicted, ask the law enforcement agency involved to write a letter to the Humane Society stating that your tip helped lead to a conviction. Send it to Reward Program, HSUS, 2100 L St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20037, or fax 301 … Read more on Plain Dealer

Path To Reclaiming Identity Steep For Vets With 'Bad Paper'
They served but then conducted themselves badly — anything from repeated breaches of military discipline to drugs or more serious crimes. Under current law, the Pentagon and, in most … No jobs programs from the government or the private sector; even … Read more on WNPR News

Time to Address Tobacco Addiction Among Substance Abuse Patients
Washington, DC – infoZine – According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in 2008, 63 percent of people who had a substance use disorder in the past year also reported current tobacco use, compared to 28 percent of the … Read more on Kansas City infoZine