Enlarge this image Former first lady Rosalynn Carter attends a rally at the U.S. Capitol in March 2008 when she helped get…
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Most Inmates With Mental Illness Still Wait For Decent Care
by Christine Herman February 3, 2019Enlarge this image The Joliet Treatment Center, southwest of Chicago, is one of four facilities now providing mental health care to some…
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To Get Mental Health Help For A Child, Desperate Parents Relinquish Custody
by Christine Herman January 2, 2019Enlarge this image Toni Hoy, at her home in Rantoul, Ill., holds a childhood photo of her son, Daniel, who is now…
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Enlarge this image Lt. Ryan Snyder, who works at the Champaign County jail in Illinois, says it’s hard for any such facility…
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Lawmakers In Illinois Embrace Medical Marijuana As An Opioid Alternative
by Christine Herman June 15, 2018Enlarge this image Policymakers in Illinois and other states want to make it easier to get medical marijuana for pain relief. LPETTET/Getty…
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When Cancer Patients Ask About Weed, Many Doctors Say Go For It
by Christine Herman May 10, 2018Enlarge this image Many cancer patients seek treatment with medical marijuana. Jupiterimages/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jupiterimages/Getty Images Many cancer patients…
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For Chronic Pain, A Change In Habits Can Beat Opioids For Relief
by Christine Herman April 6, 2018Enlarge this image Physical therapist Ingrid Peele coaches Kim Brown through strengthening exercises to help her with her chronic pain, at the…