Authorities grapple with substance abuse solutions
MOREHEAD CITY — The issue of substance abuse is one viewed from many sides as area authorities deal with the latest trends and local communities reach out to help those seeking treatment. Jacksonville has counseling services, a methadone clinic and …
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Tomblin's prison crowding bill looks at substance abuse, mental health
The measure also would add a person with a background in substance abuse treatment and services to the community criminal justice boards of each county or combination of counties and would require probation officers to conduct standardized risk and …
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Federal rules eased for opioid addiction treatment drug
In 2011, the White House launched a national plan to take a multifaceted approach toward fighting prescription drug abuse. Kerlikowske, known to many as the White House's drug czar, highlighted the latest efforts to combat drug diversion, boost …
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Green Day's Armstrong comes clean on drink, prescription drugs
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong said alcohol and prescription drug abuse forced him into rehab last year after sessions when he would black out and have no memory of what he had done. "I couldn't predict where I was …
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NFL Combine 2013: Tyrann Mathieu says drug rehab turning point for new …
Former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu says drug rehab has changed his life. (AP Photo). That's why the impression Mathieu leaves with NFL teams at the Combine will be so important. For many execs, this will be their first time meeting the man nicknamed …
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Abuja's rehab centre for kids of the rich
But it was later discovered that the second floor is truly a cell for suspects while the first floor comprising mostly of females is a sort of rehabilitation centre. Against the background of increasing drug usage and addiction in Abuja and many parts …
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McLean Hospital looks to Camden's Fox Hill for alcohol, drug rehab center
CAMDEN — McLean Hospital, associated with Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, is considering acquiring Fox Hill in Camden to operate a high-end, 30-day, inhouse alcohol and substance abuse rehabilitation facility. The center …
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Women of Hope set free from addiction; Rehab grads find faith, hope in program
Several of the women echoed what Doyle said, that the problem of addiction goes deeper than drugs, and the women said at the Women of Hope Christian Rehabilitation Center, they find their answer in a relationship with God. Jordan Buie, 425-9782. Tweet …
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McLean Hospital looks to Camden's Fox Hill for alcohol, drug rehab center
(8) Residential treatment facilities for comprehensive alcohol and related drug treatment programs providing concurrent treatment for addiction and/or other associated psychiatric disorders Such residential treatment facilities shall contain a minimum …
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Into Action Drug Rehab Starts First Steps to Becoming a Smoke-free Drug …
He believes that alcohol and drugs are a mere symptom of a much deeper issue, which he and his staff thoroughly address at their treatment center “So, if you are saying that you would like to cling to something, why would you not change the habits all …
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Mindy McCready back in Drug Rehab Center after Boyfriend Commits Suicide …
Ex-country music start, Mindy McCready who has battled addiction for years has checked back into drug and alcohol rehab after her boyfriend committed suicide. Into Action Treatment looks at the long term battle McCready has fought with her addiction …
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Drug treatment advocates protest funding cuts to Md. rehab centers
Drug treatment advocates and addiction counselors testified at a budget hearing Wednesday to protest a proposed $ 4.5 million cut to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration budget, which they said would have a devastating impact on Maryland's …
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Drug overdose deaths rise for 11th consecutive year
If you or a loved one needs help with any type of drug abuse/addiction problem, contact these sites depending on where you live. SEMCA (Wayne County residents), CARE (Macomb County residents), PACE (Oakland County residents), Drug Free Detroit …
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Grittiest Drug Addiction Movies Of All Time
The great majority of films that focus on the grim topic of drug addiction are in fact morality tales that warn us about the pitfalls of substance abuse and dependency. Many of these films use the tried and true plot device of protagonists who fall …
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Renowned Sex Addiction Expert Speaks at LSU: Professional Workshop on …
The goal of this presentation is to offer clinicians an understanding of the interaction between stimulant drug abuse and sexual behavior and to provide them with the assessment tools and treatment resources to help clients with this type of dual …
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Question by FAITH: How come people on government assistance are not subject to a drug test before and while receiving benefits?
Our tax dollars are paying for a lot of people’s drug addictions. I know here in California, most people on welfare are also on some type of drug abuse. They will take the General Relief money and Food Stamps and feed their drug habit instead of the kids. I believe they should all be subject to drug testing to receive benefits from our tax money and continue with unannounced drug testing to continue to receive payments. We the tax payers have a right to where the money is going.

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Answer by TheOrange Evil
I think it’d be a lot cheaper and easier to 1) get rid of welfare, especially long-term welfare, and 2) make drugs legal.

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