Dismal Trends: Whose Economic Recovery Is It?
Why the next few years will look—unfortunately—a lot like the last few years.
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The Weakest Economic Recovery Since World War II
One of the biggest differences between this recovery and others that came before is the contraction of government spending and employment.
Inside the Shady World of Sober Homes
Homeless and struggling with sobriety, Lillian Imbert faced a choice: Go to useless counseling sessions at New York Service Network or be evicted from her “sober” home. Her story shows how drug treatment clinics and landlords traffic in indigent alcoholics and addicts, all at taxpayer expense.
A Shot in the Dark: Can Vivitrol Help Us Control Our Addictions?
Evaluating Vivitrol, the newest anti-addiction drug—actually an injectable form of an old pill. It's definitely better than nothing. But is it $1,100 a month better?
Listening to Music Aids in Stroke Recovery
New research from Finland suggests listening to one’s favorite music may help the recovery process following a stroke.
Are Cities Like Lehman Brothers or AIG?
Things are tough all over, but the National League of Cities suggests when improvement comes, cities may be among the last to know.
Mental Illness Champions Found Down Under
Australian government to spend $5 billion over five years to improve its mental health services.
Recovery Model Shows Promise in Helping Mentally Ill
Some programs show great promise — but they haven't been propagated.