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GOVERNMENT HEALTH & MEDICINE / Modified dec 1, 2016 4:55 p.m.

Mental Health Has Place in 'Cures Act'

The proposal passed by Congress includes provisions from Arizona Rep. McSally. by Christopher Conover

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David Maiolo

The 21st Century Cures Act is a wide-ranging bill that covers everything from treating opioid addiction to drug trials and mental health services.

Congresswoman Martha McSally, R-Ariz., added amendments to the bill that include money for local law enforcement agencies to better train officers to deal with mental health emergencies.

“These provisions will also divert low-level offenders from incarceration to treatment programs, help reduce recidivism and provide support to mentally ill offenders re-entering the community,” said McSally on the floor of the U.S. House.

The proposal is the result of a compromise with the U.S. Senate.

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