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Kamala Harris Unveils Mental Health Plan With Charlamagne Tha God
Harris calls for more treatment beds, an end to solitary confinement, and increased access to mental health treatment in her newly released plan.
Beto O’Rourke: Ex-Marijuana Offenders Deserve “Drug War Justice Grants”
The Democratic presidential candidate believes we need to give back to those who were incarcerated under defunct marijuana laws.
Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders Endorse Supervised Injection Facilities
Warren, Sanders and de Blasio are the only 2020 presidential candidates who have voiced support for SIFs.
2020 Presidential Candidates Detail How They'd "Turn The Tide" On Addiction Crisis
All of the candidates approached the drug crisis as a public health issue, emphasizing the need for comprehensive treatment options.
Joe Biden Applauds Son For Speaking Out About Addiction Struggles
In a recent New Yorker profile, Hunter Biden went on the record about his long-time addiction struggles.
"New York Times" Fact-Checks Elizabeth Warren’s Stance on Legalization
Warren is now pro-legalization but the record shows that this was not always the case.
Presidential Candidate Seth Moulton Wants Mental Health Screening To Be Routine
Moulton, who served in Iraq, has been open about his own mental health struggles.