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ArchivesHostage Crisis Shines Light on State ServicesBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, December 4, 2007.According to his attorney, Leland Eisenberg was so desperate to get psychiatric help; he took six people hostage at Hillary Clinton’s campaign office in Rochester last Friday. Leading up to the incident, Eisenberg’s wife says he had been drinking for three weeks. Mental health advocates say the case shows how difficult it is to get treatment, especially for someone with both emotional and substance abuse problems. State healthcare officials agree services don’t meet demand. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. Primary 2008 Issues: Veterans
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