substance abuse

Rand Paul Tours Non-Taxpayer Funded Adult Rehab Center


 

Rand Paul Tours Non-Taxpayer Funded Adult Rehab Center – Rand Paul has called for local and state solutions to the never ending War on Drugs at the state level. His opponent Jack Conway has called for more federal money borrowed from foreign government to fund more cops, prisons and programs.

 

California's Proposition 36: Changing the Drug Policy Landscape

Filed under: state funded drug rehab

Enacted into law as the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act (SACPA), it requires that those convicted of their first or second non-violent drug possession offenses be offered probation with drug treatment instead of a prison sentence. … With …
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Susan Blauner – Is Marijuana Addictive?


 

Susan Blauner – Is Marijuana Addictive? – Is Marijuana Addictive? 2008 Report shows estimated 7 million Americans dependent on or abusing illicit drugs. 1 in 6 who start using young (in their teens) and 25-50 % among daily users. 15% entering drug abuse treatment programs reported mj as their primary drug of abuse – 61% of those were under age 15 and 56% were between 15 and 19 years old. Marijuana addiction is linked to a withdrawal syndrome similar to that of nicotine? Sleeping difficulty, irritability, craving and anxiety. Increased aggression on psychological tests.

 

Washington Could Learn a Lot From a Drug Addict


 

Washington Could Learn a Lot from a Drug Addict – Washington’s chronic overspending is just like a junkie’s addiction to drugs. Unless the cycle of addiction is broken, our economic and unemployment situation will continue to suffer. Washington is out of time. To avoid hitting rock bottom, Washington must cut spending today. To spread this message, Washington Could Learn a Lot has created this video. Learn more at washingtoncouldlearnalot.com. Update: Now, our economic situation has deteriorated even further. We are now approaching trillion in debt and Congress has raised the debt ceiling 11 times in the past ten years. Washington Could Learn a Lot is a project of Public Notice Research & Education Fund (PNREF). PNREF is an independent non-profit dedicated to educating the American people about economic policy and the principles of economic freedom. Through our education and awareness projects, PNREF will explore the future consequences of public policies being enacted today.

In Nj What Constitutes Child Abandoment?

Question by Joan: in nj what constitutes child abandoment?
I have legal custody of my grandson since May of 2004 in which time her mother went to drug rehab see saw him 4 months after she got out in Oct 2004. From then til now has been in numerous drug rehabs and prison. She has not seen my grandson since Oct 2004. Are there any legal actions I can take.

Best answer:

Answer by SKH82
I’m a little confused–if you already have legal custody, what’s the issue? I think there’s more to this that we need to know to answer correctly.

Universal Healthcare……?

Question by C-K again: universal healthcare……?
it allows bureaucrats too much influence in our lives. there are SO many bad ways this could end. but hey, everyone wants free sh*t, right?
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MATTERS OF LIFE AND DEATH
State denies cancer treatment, offers suicide instead
‘To say, we’ll pay for you to die, but not pay for you to live, it’s cruel’

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Posted: June 19, 2008
11:15 pm Eastern

Are There Any Addiction Treatment Programs Offered in Owyhee?

Question by Tommy: Are there any addiction treatment programs offered in Owyhee?
I’m from Owyhee, Nevada and I’m wondering if there are any addiction treatment programs around the area. I need to suggest a program to help my friend Zach get over his addiction with cocaine. Thank you for the help.

Best answer:

Answer by lito lapid
You’re such a good friend. Keep supporting your Zach regarding his battle with cocaine addiction. I think there are treatment programs almost everywhere so there’s probably one near Owyhee. I found this site containing a list of rehab facilities which offer treatment programs. You should check it out. Good luck to the both of you.