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Prescription Drug Abuse: Ohio Senate has been working on issues besides state budget: Your Turn
My colleagues and I in the Ohio Senate recently completed our work on the state’s two-year operating budget, following several weeks of hearings involving testimony from numerous stakeholders and the public.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Voters back package alcohol sales in Manchester
Manchester voters approved package alcohol sales in the city in a special election Tuesday.The mea
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Designer Galliano goes on trial for anti-Semitic remarks
Fashion designer John Galliano went on trial in Paris for making anti-Semitic and racist remarks to patrons at a local cafe. Galliano arrived at the courthouse Wednesday afternoon.
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Drug Addiction: Senate rejects bill to test certain welfare recipients for illegal drug use – Daily Journal

Senate rejects bill to test certain welfare recipients for illegal drug use Daily Journal The state already screens welfare applicants for drug use through an interview-based evaluation, which state officials say effectively detects problems. The bill would not have dictated the exact manner in which the random drug tests would be conducted … and more »

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Drug Addiction: Lohan due in court for failing alcohol test
Troubled US starlet Lindsay Lohan is due back in court Thursday for breaching probation after failing an alcohol test while already on home detention, officials and reports said.
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Drug Addiction: Lohan heading to jail?
Troubled US starlet Lindsay Lohan is due back in court on Thursday for breaching probation after failing an alcohol test while already on home detention, officials and reports said.
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Drug Addiction: Senate rejects bill to drug test welfare seekers – GoErie.com

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Senate rejects bill to drug test welfare seekers GoErie.com The state already screens welfare applicants for drug use through an interview-based evaluation, which state officials say effectively detects problems. The bill would not have dictated the exact manner in which the random drug tests would be conducted … Senate rejects bill to test certain welfare recipients for illegal drug useThe Republic all 24 news articles »

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Drug Addiction: We’ve found the part of the brain that makes people want to do cocaine – io9

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Read more... We've found the part of the brain that makes people want to do cocaine io9 Cambridge neuroscientist Dr. Karen Ersche explains what this finding means: "This research gives us important insight into why some people are more vulnerable to drug addiction. Not only is this important for the future development of more effective … Brain abnormality link to cocaine addictionHerald Scotland Addiction all in your head?Independent Online Cocaine 'directly linked' to grey matter depletionSerious Injury Law DeHavilland (press release) (subscription) –NHS Choices all 22 news articles »

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

Read more... 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 »