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Will Mexico Cartel Leader's Capture Reduce Violence or Drug Abuse?
That said, I wish the reporter had sought some expert quotes about whether capturing a kingpin like Morales is likely to reduce drug trafficking or availability or abuse; and whether it could reduce the violence. The answer to the first question is … Read more on Drug War Chronicle

Kirstie Alley 'Livid' With Leah Remini For Leaving Church Of Scientology
Last year, she credited the religion with freeing her from cocaine addiction. She said she found Scientology through a friend who sent her the cornerstone book, Dianetics by founder L. Ron Hubbard, while she was battling drug abuse. "Somehow I got … Read more on Huffington Post

Doctor: Promoter knew about Michael Jackson's drug dependency
Jurors heard one of Jackson's former doctors testify last week that the top producer of Jackson's comeback concerts knew about the singer's drug dependency on a previous tour. Katherine Jackson, 83, has sat on ….. And I think Elvis died with like 14 … Read more on CNN

Kirstie Alley 'Livid' With Leah Remini For Leaving Church Of Scientology
Last year, she credited the religion with freeing her from cocaine addiction. She said she found Scientology through a friend who sent her the cornerstone book, Dianetics by founder L. Ron Hubbard, while she was battling drug abuse. "Somehow I got … Read more on Huffington Post

Rock Music Rebellion Pt 2 – Gods Grace and Peace, This expose is for educational purposes,any clip or photo is in no way shape or form intended to infringe on any copyright. This semina…    Read more...

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Study backs more use in Wisconsin of life-saving heroin-overdose drug
The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin is the only agency in the state that provides free doses of the overdose-reversal drug and training on how to use it, including recognizing the signs of an overdose, as part of its needle exchange. The center's … Read more on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Tenants saw another side of politically connected 'Hoe' Brown
How could someone help feed the homeless while, tenants say, he lined streets in poor areas with signs targeting those on public assistance, haggled with tenants who complained and evicted those who were short on rent? "How did he disconnect … Amid … Read more on Tampabay.com (blog)    Read more...

Question by Jeff B: anyone know of any evidence of the particular effects of marijuana on asbergers and its “symptoms”?
I believe myself to have this condition but have never been formally diagnosed. I hate the idea of being medicated, and yet I have always had a very strong inclination towards the effects of marijuana… I dont know for sure why. It seems to help me, and I guess Im looking for some outside reference point to guage this perception, possibly with intention to persue a formal research.

Best answer:

Answer by bigd_boy
Funny you ask this. I’m in the same situation. In my opinion it all depends on the strain of mj that you’re working with. In addition, timing of the harvest plays a big role (due to trich development on the bud). It is an interesting topic for sure.    Read more...

Avoiding Accidental Overdoses with Methadone – FDA has issued a Public Health Advisory cautioning practitioners about avoiding overdoses when they are prescribing methadone or managing patients taking thi…

Leading National Pain and Addiction Treatment Specialist Comments on CDC …
"The recent report from the CDC is just the latest in a trend of increasingly disturbing data relating to the prescription drug epidemic. Those of us in the field of chemical dependency treatment have seen dramatic increases in abuse and overdose for … Read more on Marketwire (press release)

Ritalin Shows Promise in Treating Addiction
June 27, 2013 — A single dose of a commonly-prescribed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug helps improve brain function in cocaine addiction, according to an imaging study conducted by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at … Read more on Science Daily (press release)    Read more...

Drug Addiction Treatment For Opioid Dependence, Zubsolv, Approved By FDA
Zubsolv, a menthol flavored pill that dissolves under the tongue, has been approved for the treatment of opioid addiction for patients in the U.S. Seventy-five percent of all drug overdoses from prescription medication has occurred from abuse of opioid … Read more on Medical Daily

Ritalin Shows Promise in Treating Addiction
June 27, 2013 — A single dose of a commonly-prescribed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug helps improve brain function in cocaine addiction, according to an imaging study conducted by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at … Read more on Science Daily (press release)

Leading National Pain and Addiction Treatment Specialist Comments on CDC …
"The recent report from the CDC is just the latest in a trend of increasingly disturbing data relating to the prescription drug epidemic. Those of us in the field of chemical dependency treatment have seen dramatic increases in abuse and overdose for … Read more on Wall Street Journal    Read more...