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A plan to make veterans more visible for drug and alcohol care

Embedding veteran identification within existing accreditation processes under the AOD National Quality Framework—a national policy mechanism that requires treatment providers to be accredited against an approved quality standard—offers a practical means of strengthening and improving responsiveness to veterans' needs.

A plan to make veterans more visible for drug and alcohol care

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How Dangerous Is Kratom? Drug at Ole Miss Linked to MrBeast Trainer Death

Kratom, which comes from a plant in South East Asia, is described as unsafe and carries a risk of addiction.

  • Two University of Mississippi students died, prompting kratom investigation.
  • Kratom, an opioid-like herbal substance, linked to fitness coach Tyler Wall's death.
  • Lafayette County banned kraton since 2021, despite state law permitting sales.

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