Welfare recipients will undergo drug tests

Welfare recipients will undergo drug tests

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The Indiana House of Representatives moved forward recently with a bill requiring welfare recipients to undergo drug testing, and limited the types of foods those receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) from the state can buy. The …
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Bill aims to track infants affected by moms' addictions

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It also authorizes the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana to study treatment for pregnant women addicted to drugs and the various services to inform professionals and the public who might come in contact with an infant who has NAS.
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Substance abuse council unveils new logo

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VALPARAISO | The Porter County Substance Abuse Council Coalition has unveiled a new logo it hopes will help increase awareness and conversation about its cause. Council Chair Paula Dranger presented the logo Thursday to educators, law enforcement …
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