Defense: 2 n d Defendant Will Loom Large In Penalty Phase Of Hayes’ Trial

Defense: 2 n d Defendant Will Loom Large In Penalty Phase Of Hayes’ Trial
NEW HAVEN — Lawyers trying to keep triple murderer Steven Hayes off death row will introduce testimony about a second defendant’s role in the crime, as well as evidence that Hayes was a good worker, cared for his family, and was driven by a drug addiction, a defense attorney told jurors this morning.
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SAMHSA Awards Up To .7 Million In Grants To Expand Technology Assisted Care For Behavioral Health Services
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced it is awarding a total of up to $ 6.7 million for three years to up to six grantees to expand their behavioral health treatment systems using technology-assisted approaches in communities that can most benefit from these types of integrated comprehensive services. This program is part of SAMHSA’s strategic initiative …
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Why cocaine is so addictive: Activation of specific neurons linked to alterations in cocaine reward
Researchers have discovered how cocaine corrupts the brain and becomes addictive. The findings — the first to connect activation of specific neurons to alterations in cocaine reward — may help researchers in developing new ways of treating those addicted to the drug.
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