Sentences with phrase «more crack addicts»

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I applaud New York State for recognizing the problem and taking steps to not only improve access to treatment, but also to crack down on doctors and pharmacists who illegally sell opioid pills, which could lead to even more people getting addicted to heroin.»

The bills rolled out on Wednesday as part of a bipartisan heroin task force include legislation that would allocate more funding to hire specialists at veterans treatment courts, end a ban on Medicaid reimbursement for drug treatment for incarcerated addicts, crack down on «doctor shopping» for pain medications and expand access to medication - assisted treatment for pregnant and postpartum women, among others.

He gets addicted to heroin (and, later, crack), grows more and more obsessed with it, and loses his job.

You may have heard that Vivian was conceived as a crack addict and indeed she is more likable in the finished film.