New Law Will Give Investigators New Power to Probe Elderly Abuse Cases

Published March 15, 2014

New law will give investigators new power to probe elderly abuse cases
[rewrite]“Unfortunately there are cases of drug diversion or financial exploitation where this becomes a problem,” said Barbara Prine, an attorney with Vermont Legal Aid's Senior Law Project. “There are … “We view this bill as adding another tool in APS …[/rewrite]
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Va. pilot program aims to slash heroin, prescription drug overdoses
[rewrite]RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is calling the abuse of prescription drugs and heroin an “urgent public health crisis.” To fight the problem, he's calling on law enforcement agencies and emergency responders to train and equip …[/rewrite]
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West Virginia senator seeks to reverse approval of new painkiller, citing risk …
[rewrite]Joe Manchin is calling on the government's top health official to overturn the approval of a powerful painkiller, arguing that the pill Zohydro could add to the national epidemic of prescription drug abuse. The West Virginia Democrat joins a chorus of …[/rewrite]
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DC group gives addicts clean needles, naloxone
[rewrite]WASHINGTON – Heroin users play a deadly game every time they shoot up, but still many struggle with the addiction and many are afraid to get help. There is an organization that is trying to reach those addicts and help them use responsibly. Bread for …[/rewrite]
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