substance abuse

“A mature adult with no mental health issues or substance abuse issues or other complicating issues is not going to be seen as an endangered missing,” he added.

He and Brynn, who battled substance abuse, had a tumultuous, combative relationship that was growing only more strained.

But Newsom assured critics that the partnership targeted drug traffickers and suppliers, not people experiencing substance abuse.

Kennedy, who was addicted to heroin for 14 years in his youth, has also talked about wanting to help tackle America's substance abuse crisis.

It provides no funding for substance abuse care, and 22 of California’s counties provide no residential addiction treatment.