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Brandon Browner reportedly violates substance–abuse policy
Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner is facing a second suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. A league source said Browner was being suspended for using a non-performance enhancing drug, thought to be marijuana.
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Seahawks' Thurmond suspended for violating substance abuse policy
Starting cornerback Walter Thurmond was officially suspended Tuesday by the NFL for the team's next four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy, leaving the Seahawks short-handed going into Monday's matchup against New Orleans.
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Seahawks’ Browner nixes offer to shorten ban, will continue appeal – FOXSports.com

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Seahawks' Browner nixes offer to shorten ban, will continue appeal FOXSports.com A nearly three-month reduction from what's supposed to be a one-year ban for violating the NFL's substance–abuse policy was not a sweet enough deal for Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner, who recently turned down the offer and will continue … and more »

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US Sen. Toomey Focuses On Rx Drug Abuse Problem At Delco Presentation – CBS Local

US Sen. Toomey Focuses On Rx Drug Abuse Problem At Delco Presentation CBS Local (at left in photo below), who lost her teenage daughter to drugs four years ago. She now promotes education and intervention. “Have some kind of program in the schools and get to the younger kids,” she advised those present. “I don't think that fourth …

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Breaking Down How the NFL Substance Abuse Policy Works – Bleacher Report

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Read more... Breaking Down How the NFL Substance Abuse Policy Works Bleacher Report Watercooler talk is one of the things that makes sports worth watching. Sure the excitement and pageantry of the actual game is the main event, but we love to talk about sports. First, we listen to others talk about sports on the radio and on TV. Then …

Question by Ashleigh: How can i get my druggie friend to lay off pot?
He’s 13 and he does drugs ALOT and he thinks he’s gonna die soon i rly care about him (as more than a friend) and don’t want anything bad to happen to him but he’s so frickin stubborn

Best answer:

Answer by Mohammed Khalaf
Your friend may be taking drugs as a symptom of a larger problem. He may be depressed or have mental health issues. He may be taking drugs to deal with this problem because in his state of mind he may not see any other option. I think this is probable, especially if his reason is because he does not have enough strength and sees no other solution.    Read more...

Question by Emma: what are some ways to reduce homelessness?
i am writing a proposal on homelessness in richmond va. I am looking for some ways in which we could reduce or eliminate the homeless.

So far i can only think of 2 which are affordable housing and increase in employment rate.

i need two more ways of which we could potentially reduce the amount of homeless or eliminate it altogether

any suggestions would be helpful

Best answer:

Answer by rec4lms
I think that the first issue for you to tackle is to determine why they are homeless.

The issues that I deal with find that a significant percent of the homeless have mental health issues. The second issue (not as large as mental health issues in my experience) is that many people have issues with alcohol or drug abuse. (Many people can function while abusing alcohol/drugs but many can not.) The third issue is that people have no jobs, no money, no credit, and no resources to turn to when they are down and out.    Read more...