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Citizen participation: blessing turned curse?
My group's job was to work with the Civic Congress, an amalgam of local taxpayer associations. Although their politics were only slightly more … The problem was that the new Rouse developments would bring “undesirables,” as she termed black people …
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Drug problem growing throughout valley
IN A recent report compiled by the National Clandestine Laboratory Seizure System, Ohio was ranked fourth for number of methamphetamine labs seized in 2013. Authorities uncovered 1,010 labs, a jump from 709 in 2012, when Ohio ranked seventh in the …
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Gov. Christie Slams Colorado for Tourists Flying in 'Just to Get High'
His comments came after a New Jersey resident called in to say that the legislative approval of pot was just a matter of time because of the income and the jobs it could provide the Garden State. But the Republican governor said, "Let me just stop you …
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Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb … – The Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb … The Macomb Daily Doctors are being pressured to reduce their liberal distribution of drug prescriptions because of an “epidemic” of abuse. Dependence on opiates such as Vicodin and OxyContin is blamed for turning prescription drug addicts into heroin addicts. Heroin … and more »

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A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime – Pacific Standard

Read more... A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime Pacific Standard While no one thinks drug addiction is a good thing, more and more people are starting to think that the war on drugs—a war that costs U.S. taxpayers $ 51 billion per year—needs a fresh approach. Ever since President Nixon deemed drug abuse “public …

'Operation Street Smart' at Lourdes
When it comes to drug addiction, concealment is a factor, and two officers from the Franklin County’s Sheriff’s Office today taught a group of residents how to spot containers made specifically to hold drugs. Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

Drug menace lost in political rhetoric
The issue of Punjab youth grappling with drug addiction appears lost in the political rhetoric as parties busy themselves in a no-holds-barred blame game and accuse each other of patronising drug trade in the border state. Drug trafficking and rampant drug abuse, especially among youth, is turning to be a big poll issue among the electorate in Punjab which shares a 550-km boundary with … Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

Obama plans clemency for drug offenders
She graduated from a drug-addiction program in prison and became a certified drug counselor; she nearly completed her bachelor's degree in Bible studies; and she's finally dealing with her previously undiagnosed mental illness issues. But this isn't a …
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Nick Ringma Releases A BAKER'S DOZEN
Author Nick Ringma begs to disagree with the usually quipped cliché "Once an addict, always an addict" as he jots down the personal and clinical observations garnered from the professional perch of an addiction therapist in his book entitled "A Baker's …
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Study Says Legal Marijuana Encourages Teens to Smoke—Suncoast Rehab …
Suncoast's medical team designs treatment programs to physically address the malnutrition created by substance abuse, and the Suncoast counseling team tailors client therapy to help provide insight into the past—all intended to help addicts confront …
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Freedom from Addiction Aurora: Submits Budget Proposal to Finance Minister
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Laredo TX Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces New Intervention Program
People who are deep into their drug addiction sometimes will not listen to family or friends looking to help them out, but there is a way to reach them. Call 956-790-0584 for a free consultation. (PRWeb April 21, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Laredo-TX-drug-rehab/drug-intervention-alcohol/prweb11779211.htm Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

Butler OH Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Updated Intervention Program
Intervention can get a drug addict to re-evaluate his or her life immediately and make different choices, and professional help is available. For a free consultation, call 419-938-9437. (PRWeb April 21, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Butler-OH-drug-rehab/drug-intervention-alcohol/prweb11777715.htm Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

Alcoholism rehab leader forays into B opium addiction treatment market
Los Angeles, CA, United States (4E) – A novel addiction treatment technology for alcoholics may also treat opioid or heroin dependence, which affects five million people in the U.S. and results to some 17,000 deaths yearly. Kent Emry, CEO of BioCoRx, Inc.
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Dr. Oz recommends sugar-free detox diet for weight loss: Sugar is addictive drug
Just like with drugs, you will have withdrawal symptoms from sugar detox, including irritability and crankiness. Accept that you will feel angry and moody, and realize this is a necessary step in your sugar detox. Dr. Oz said you'll notice a dramatic …
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Medical Conditions & Symptoms : Oxycontin Addiction Symptoms – Symptoms of oxycontin addiction include insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, muscle twitching, muscle pain, bone pain and sweating. Look for…    Read more...