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Question by Jenny: please help me!!!!!!!!!! im so scared???????
everytime i wake up,my heart is racing. i check my pulse its goin fast. i used to make myself purge awhile back,but i stopped. im eatin regular now. i dont have nightmares eveytime my heart does that. in august of lasy year,i abused otc drugs(sometimes i’ll take them at the same time.) but i stopped after the first week. im scared! please help!i’ll tell my doctor everything(including stopped breathing when i first try to go to bed) im not overweight. what can i do to strenthen my immune system and my whole body(internal?) the last thing i took for a cold was back in october of last year. between there and december 13,i didnt take anything. the last thing i took,was 2 teaspoons of that liquid laxative(i used as directed) havent taken anything else. not even when i caught the cold again. i ate,rested,and drunk some orange juice.    Read more...

COMMENTARY: Kristy Blanchard: Battling substance abuse: New program …
Through BSAFE: Battling Substance Abuse For Everyone, we hope to provide resources to those who are struggling with addiction and educate the public about substance abuse and the benefits of drug courts which rehabilitate offenders. Sadly, statistics …
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Kentuckiana faces rising problem of drug abuse and addiction
Diane Hauge, director of the Louisville-based Seven Counties Jefferson Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center (JADAC), said it is true that there are not enough treatment resources here in Kentuckiana. Hauge said that local governments are limited in what they …
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Jeep catches fire in Hilo garage
The Hawaii Police Department is encouraging the public to participate in a nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative being sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the state Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Public Safety. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

MSNBC’s Toure Attributes Houston’s Drug Use To “Fear Of Going Back To Poverty”–Because She’s Black – http://townhall.com/tipsheet/

Rising drug use will result in increased dental problems
Australian health experts have warned a rise in drug use will cause an increase in other health issues including severe dental problems. Sharon Liberali, director of the special needs unit at the Adelaide Dental Hospital, says the use of …
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Why so much shame in addiction?
Alcoholism, and addiction in general causes so much sorrow and pain for so many. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence estimates that 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence. That's just …
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U.S. judge set to rule on drug firm’s suit against Massachusetts for painkiller ban
A U.S. judget is set to rule on an attempt by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to ban a new painkiller. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Question by c?????i? ?: What religions dont allow alcohol?
why ?

need at least 2. for my Religion Homework

Best answer:

Answer by Ferrum
Islam, Jainism, the Baha’í Faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the United Pentecostal Church International, Theravada, most Mahayana schools of Buddhism, some Protestant denominations of Christianity, and some sects of Hinduism.

Answer by Geezah
– Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (aka “Mormons”))
– Islam

District court news
… and mental health counseling, not to be involved in any assaultive, threatening or abusive behavior toward any person, no contact with the victim, may not use or possess drugs or alcohol, subject to random drug and alcohol screening, may not enter …
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