alcohol abuse

More UN States Quietly Say No to Drug War

More UN States Quietly Say No to Drug War

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A group of drug users in a Dhaka suburb. Credit: Shafiqul Alam … Switzerland elsewhere voices support for the Organisation of American States (OAS), which this year proposed alternative forums for discussions of international drug policy. The OAS has … Read more on Inter Press Service

 

Law enforcement battles heroin abuse

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Learn About Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Sharon

Learn about drug and alcohol abuse in Sharon

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The Sharon Education Foundation and Sharon High School have teamed up to provide a year-long program designed to help educate parents, teachers, students and the community at large about the epidemic of drug and alcohol abuse in and around … Read more on Wicked Local

 


Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) & Alcohol Abuse: My Experience – Alcohol abuse has had many negative consequences when it comes to exacerbating the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) in myself. This is my st…

(Job Application) What Does This Mean?

Question by Hofry: (Job application) What does this mean?
I’m applying for a job at Macy’s and the application asked for my criminal history. I have a misdemeanor. It asked for “Subsequent rehabilitation”. What exactly does that mean?

The misdemeanor happened in 2006 (Criminal Mischief) and I was put on probation. The problem is, I didn’t comply with the terms of my probation and I just got off of it late last year. Will that severely hurt my chances of getting the job?

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Fleeing the Scene: Athens Plagued by Hit-and-Runs From Parking Lot to Roadway

Fleeing the Scene: Athens plagued by hit-and-runs from parking lot to roadway

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Other than the fact of satisfying the resolve of the case being over, there were so many elements that weren't done, there were things behind the scenes that people didn't understand. … Heaton was eventually charged with six counts of serious injury … Read more on Red and Black

 


Alcohol and Drug abuse PSA: RCHS – PSA for alcohol and drug abuse made by Richland Collegiate High School students.

 

The Locking Cap Joins CLAAD for Drug Abuse Prevention Policy Meeting in

The Locking Cap Joins CLAAD for Drug Abuse Prevention Policy Meeting in

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The Locking Cap, the manufacturer of a combination bottle cap for prescription drugs, was in attendance at the CLAAD Prescription Drug Abuse National Policy Consensus Meeting on November 19 in Washington, DC. The meeting is a gathering of … Read more on PR Web (press release)

 


Faith & Drug Abuse Prevention – The ASAP Center in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area helps ideas become reality. With small grants, the center helps faith-based groups prevent drug use in t…

After Rehab, Newark 24-Year-Old Thankful for Every Day

After rehab, Newark 24-year-old thankful for every day

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As those years of drug addiction disappear from the rearview mirror of her life, she has found the peace that comes from having a healthy self-esteem and finally feeling comfortable in her own skin. “I'm a firm believer in recovery getting me to the … Read more on The News Journal

 


Signs and symptoms of crack addiction – http://drug.addictionblog.org/signs-and-symptoms-of-crack-addiction/ Signs and symptoms of crack addiction | Addiction Blog Do you think you or someone you l…

 

Fear of Stigma Stops Problem Gamblers Seeking Help

Fear of stigma stops problem gamblers seeking help

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"Many of those people had received help for their drug or alcohol problems but they hadn't told their counsellors about their gambling because they felt so ashamed about it," she said. "Some of them felt playing poker machines was stupid so having a … Read more on ABC Online

 

Ask a Clinical Social Worker: Substance abuse is a disease

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Drug Rehabilitation Centers | Long term Drug Treatment | Drug Rehabilitation Centers – http://rehabinoklahoma.org Drug Rehabilitation Centers concentrate on drug and alcohol abuse through therapy, sober housing, detox in Oklahoma, and more. Cal…

 

I Have to Write a Paper, “What Are Some Causes and Effects of Teenage Drug and Alcohol Abuse?”?

Question by mzduncan1999: I have to write a paper, “What are some causes and effects of teenage drug and alcohol abuse?”?
I would appreciate any ideas or comments. This paper is for one of my college classes and some outside imput would br great.
Thanks.

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Answer by QueenBean
Bored, unsupervised children without a developed sense of imagination. Having no choice they follow others down a path of ridiculously obvious pitfalls. Also television and movies make this pathetic option for a life style seem entertaining and financially lucrative. How deceptive the entertainment media is!

The War on Drugs Is a Failure, but That Doesn't Mean We Should Legalize Weed

The War on Drugs is a Failure, But That Doesn't Mean We Should Legalize Weed

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The term “War on Drugs” was popularized by the American media in 1971 after a press conference in which President Nixon declared drug use “public enemy number one.” Ever since then, the U.S. government has enforced strict prohibitionist policies when … Read more on PolicyMic

 

Medical marijuana business signs contract to buy land in Fall River bio-park

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