A Veteran’s Descent Into Homelessness

A veteran’s descent into homelessness – An Iraq vet tells CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta how post-traumatic stress disorder led to homelessness.

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Skyway House second annual Unity in the Community: 4- 8 p.m. Conference to eliminate stigma of addiction and recovery through education, inspiration and laughter. Features community leaders, inspirational speakers, and stories of successful recovery.
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Obamacare causing problems for Republican in Louisiana

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… the Affordable Care Act. The second would require small business (those with fewer than 50 employees) to provide insurance that covered treatment for mental illness, alcoholism, and drug abuse, which is similar to the requirements for small businesses.
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Post-9/11 war vets with PTSD turn to alternative remedies

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''We're trying to kind of look at lots of novel interventions, different ways that we can help people perhaps increase resiliency or cope with stress or deal with suicidal crisis," said Lisa Brenner, a rehabilitation psychologist and director of the …
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Jefferson Parish arrest reports, Aug. 31- Sept. 2

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Ron Adams, 33, 321 Taylor St., Kenner, was arrested in the 500 block of Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Kenner and booked with crack possession, possession of derivatives of coca leaves and violation of drug laws. Tamekia Robinson, 34, 704 27th St …
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