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

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

The Travel Agency has a partnership with the Doe Fund—which provides housing, work, and educational opportunities to those with a history of homelessness, incarceration, and substance abuse.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 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

“It’s important to know that housing programs are needed. However, we must provide mental health, substance abuse counseling and medical programs with housing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024