alcohol abuse

Social Worker Testifies at Philly Priest Sex Abuse Trial

Social worker testifies at Philly priest sex abuse trial

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The accuser had disclosed the alleged abuse at a drug treatment program in January 2009, prompting a counselor to help him call a church hotline. His irate father, after learning of the disclosure, wanted him to instead talk to police. "I'm proud of …
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Abusive partners can sabotage birth control

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Are There Any Free Alcohol and Drug Rehabs for Teens in New Jersey?

Question by satavia83: are there any free alcohol and drug rehabs for teens in New Jersey?

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Answer by Jordan
*Database list of Free Rehabs*

 

Sunrise House/Halfway House
47 Main Street
Franklin, NJ 7416
Phone: (973) 827-5489
www.sunrisehouse.org

 

Uriel Treatment Center
24 North 3rd Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 8904
Phone: (410) 627-3067
 

Endeavor House
6 Broadway
Keyport, NJ 7735
Phone: (732) 264-3824
www.endeavorhouse.com

 

Discovery Institute for (Addictive Disorders)
80 Conover Road
Marlboro, NJ 7746
Phone: (732) 946-9444
www.discoverynj.org

 

What USA Movies Are About Homosexuality and Drug Addiction?

Question by Thinking things king =^?^=: What USA movies are about homosexuality and drug addiction?
What movies from USA are about homosexuality and drug addiction? Does anyone of them have to Robert De Niro, Al Pacino o Marlon Brando?
No, no!!! I did not ask about “homosexuality or drug addiction” but “homosexuality AND drug addiction”!!! Does it is so difficult to understand!?!?!?!?!?

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Answer by PrettyKitty
Requiem for a Dream but it doesn’t have De Niro, Pacino, or Brando in it…Brando and Pacino are in The Godfather part 1 together and De Niro and Pacino are in The Godfather part 2 together.

FDA Likely to Add Limits on Painkillers

FDA Likely to Add Limits on Painkillers

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Trying to stem the scourge of prescription drug abuse, an advisory panel of experts to the Food and Drug Administration voted on Friday to toughen the restrictions on painkillers like Vicodin that contain hydrocodone, the most widely prescribed drugs …
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In Gun Debate, Legislators Target Mental Health

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What Is the Medical and Legal Definition of “Narcotics Abuse”?

Question by Kirk: What is the medical and legal definition of “narcotics abuse”?
If a patient suddenly discovered he had been given a diagnoses of “narcotics abuse”, what does that mean? It’s a false claim and it needs further investigation, and moreover, an explanation. But ,can you break it down for me? It immediately conjures up an extremely negative connotation for me.

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Answer by KoalaMama
Let’s start at the basics. Narcotics are any of a group of drugs, such as heroin, morphine, and pethidine, that produce numbness and stupor. They are used medicinally to relieve pain but are sometimes also taken for their pleasant effects. Prolonged use may cause addiction, which leads to the abuse.

I Need Sober Activities to Do With a Friend?

Question by KT: I need sober activities to do with a friend?
My former bf is in rehab and is now allowed home on the weekends… havent seen him in a while and I am hoping to this weekend. If i do I obviously dont want him around alcohol or drugs but i want to make sure he has fun.

Anyone have any good ideas of what we can do?? (ew n no bowlin or werid stuff.. haha)
we live in MA some what near boston but i like to avoid downtown boston.

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Answer by catchtwenty2
www.cityofboston.gov/visitors/thingstodo.asp