substance abuse

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Not only did this nonleadership fail to halt existing fraud, criminals expanded over the next seven years into fleecing programs for disabilities, adult daycare, autism, substance abuse and housing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

“A mature adult with no mental health issues or substance abuse issues or other complicating issues is not going to be seen as an endangered missing,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

He trained as an advocate for sexual assault survivors, and volunteered for projects on HIV/AIDS education, homelessness, teen pregnancy and substance abuse.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024

Additionally, PIR can redirect substantial taxpayer funds toward crime prevention measures such as substance abuse recovery, education, child care, and mental health support.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2024

The Providence center, located next to the campus of Rhode Island Hospital, will be run by the nonprofit Project Weber/RENEW and VICTA, a privately owned outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment program.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024