Drug Abuse

Drug Addiction: Senate rejects bill to test certain welfare recipients for illegal drug use – The Republic

Senate rejects bill to test certain welfare recipients for illegal drug use The Republic The Senate has voted to scrap a Metairie representative's proposal to require drug testing of welfare recipients who receive cash assistance. Republican John LaBruzzo says random screening would help break the cycle of addiction among welfare … and more »

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Drug Addiction: Nike Promoting Drug Use? New T-shirts Do Just That – Gather.com

Nike Promoting Drug Use? New T-shirts Do Just That Gather.com Is sportswear giant Nike promoting drug use? According to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, the answer is yes and he wants them to do something about it. The t-shirts in the window display of Niketown have slogans such as "Get High" and "dope" with an … and more »

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Drug Addiction: Stronger legislation needed to curb drug addiction – Toronto Sun

Stronger legislation needed to curb drug addiction Toronto Sun Our politicians who have no idea how to curb drug addiction should visit Singapore. It would be tax dollars well spent. En route, they would get the first powerful message when a small immigration card is handed to them aboard the plane prior to … and more »

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Drug Addiction: Prescription drug overdoses common in Ontario: expert
An addiction specialist testifying at a Brockville, Ont., inquest into prescription drug overdoses says Ontario is facing an epidemic of overprescription.
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Drug Addiction: £3.6bn cost of treating drug users
Treating problem drug users and keeping them on benefits costs £3.6 billion a year, a report has said.
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