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Jim Irsay's past drug use, personal connections expected to draw scrutiny
Wundrum was arrested on drug charges twice in the two months leading up to her death, and according to her sister — who once worked as Irsay's private masseuse — had faced "a long struggle" with addiction. The sister described Irsay and Wundrum as …
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New anti-drug campaign shows rapid aging from meth via mugshots
As abuse of prescription painkillers and heroin continues to rise, a provocative new anti-drug campaign seeks to scare potential drug users from starting by showing them how rapidly drug use can destroy an addict's looks. Called “More Than Meth: Faces …
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Question by ashhbo: What are all the Rock Band 2 songs?
I just need to know this info before I get the game (:

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Answer by rubber ducky
“A Jagged Gorgeous Winter” Main DragThe Main Drag 2000s Indie Rock

“Ace of Spades ’08” Motörhead 1980s Metal

“Alabama Getaway” Grateful DeadGrateful Dead 1980s Classic Rock

“Alex Chilton” ReplacementsThe Replacements 1980s Rock

“Alive” Pearl Jam 1990s Grunge

“Almost Easy” Avenged Sevenfold 2000s Metal

“American Woman” Guess WhoThe Guess Who 1970s Classic Rock

“Any Way You Want It” Journey 1980s Classic Rock

“Aqualung” Jethro Tull 1970s Progressive

“Bad Reputation” Joan Jett 1980s Punk

“Battery” Metallica 1980s Metal

“Bodhisattva” Steely Dan 1970s Classic Rock

“Carry On Wayward Son” Kansas 1970s Progressive

“Chop Suey” System of a Down 2000s Nu-Metal    Read more...

Question by Adamismyname: Is this common for an alcoholic to recover the way I describe below?
I am wondering if it is common that an alcoholic, in the case of the neighbor a severe alcoholic, can just get better on their own as this neighbor of my parents did. The neighbor just died of cancer (unrelated to her past alcoholism) and was much better in her last 10+ years of life to the point of being sober for about 6 years or so. She did not go to AA or therapy and just on her own seemed to get better. The son of hers who told my parents this at the funeral was very open about her drinking so he seemed sincere in saying that for unknown reasons it just got better. He credits prayer and I wondered if this happens sometimes. She had been an alcoholic for about 20-25 years before getting better.
So I was just curious if this happens or if it almost always requires detox and therapy?    Read more...

Mindfulness in policing: Hillsboro cops forge revolutionary path with …
… is the first step in mitigating that,” he said. “The awareness of your emotions causes you to pause and make better decisions, which is pretty critical when you think about the kind of work we do.” … See the same child being abused. Watch the …
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Poverty and Income Inequality
My humble observation is that most long-term poverty is caused by self-sabotage by individuals. Drug use. Drunkenness. Having children without a family structure. Gambling. Poor work habits. Disastrously unfortunate appearance. Above all, and counted …
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National Safety Council releases report on top injury causes
The CDC points to “a growing, deadly epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse,” with three out of four prescription drug overdoses caused by painkillers, also called opioid pain relievers. More than three out of four people who misuse these …
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Why heroin is spreading in America's suburbs
The latest rise in heroin abuse was made more visible by the recent overdose death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. But use of the drug has been growing steadily across many levels of society for at least the past five years. And unlike the heroin …
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Synthetic drugs: an uncontrolled health threat
These drugs are used too commonly by adolescents and young adults. A 2012 study completed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that 15 percent of adolescents had used some form of synthetic drugs in the past year and that these drugs were …
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Solutions to drug problem elusive, Manchin hears
MADISON — There were more concerns than answers Friday when U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Circuit … The state's junior senator offered five points to those in attendance as ways the battle against drug abuse can be fought. Thompson hosted the …
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Prime Therapeutics study finds intervention can reduce use and cost of controlled substances among high risk users
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — In 2010, nearly 15,000 people died from overdoses involving prescription painkillers—more than those who died from heroin and cocaine combined.1 Recognizing that prescription drug abuse is an epidemic, Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime) began monitoring controlled substance users through its pharmacist consultant program. Prime found decreases in … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results