drug problems

Homeless Shelter Director Suggests Closing It Down

Homeless shelter director suggests closing it down
[rewrite]Ukiah may lose its homeless shelter this summer as its overseers consider at a meeting today how to stop bleeding money and better help those who need housing, food, mental health services and substance abuse counseling. Jacqueline Williams … The …[/rewrite]
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Commentary: By MANUEL COOCHUM
[rewrite]The families of our communities are standing their ground from people who are causing these drug problems. We need to solve this problem today, not tomorrow or the next … We always have to listen to what they are saying about this drug problem we're …[/rewrite]
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Utah Governor Voices Support for Overdose Laws

Utah governor voices support for overdose laws
[rewrite]Under the measure, calling 911 for such a companion would work in favor of people charged in drug cases because courts would consider it a mitigating circumstance. The other bill stipulates that people acting in good … Joel Millard, executive …[/rewrite]
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Medical marijuana user suspended, ordered into rehab by NJ Transit
[rewrite]A 57-year-old Newark man who uses medical marijuana in his treatment for end stage renal failure is suing after being suspended by his employer NJ Transit and ordered to drug rehab, according to a report in the Star-Ledger. Charlie Davis, who was a …[/rewrite]
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Cutting Hotline/Helpline? ?

Question by Bellatrix Lastrange: Cutting Hotline/Helpline? ?
[rewrite]I call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline and I talked and I felt alot better. The woman, Christal, gave me a number for my county and it didn’t work. Does anyone know a number for a cutting hotline? I think that would be better to call. Thanks.
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Answer by Cody
I don’t know it but I just want to say thanks for calling them and making a difference(: good luck and be happy!(:

Does Rohypnol Cause Addiction?

Question by Danielle <3: Does Rohypnol cause addiction?
[rewrite]I am doing a health project, and i need to know if rohypnol causes a physical or mental addiction.
10 points best answer!
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Answer by MIK
its both , its a strong benzo , like 10 times stronger than valium , withdraw from benzo’s suck , good luck ,

Answer by silkenwings228
Apparently, you can be both physically and psychologically addicted to Rohypnol:
Rohypnol addiction
The use of Rohypnol itself is dangerous, leading to physical and psychological dependence, which increases with dose and duration of use.

Why Wasn't He Still in Prison? Violent Convict Charged With Killing Again

Why wasn't he still in prison? Violent convict charged with killing again
[rewrite]A Michigan parolee accused of stabbing and strangling an elderly Novi woman in January would have been behind bars at the time of her killing if he hadn't been given five years' of jail credit he wasn't entitled to, according to a Free Press review of …[/rewrite]
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Another View: U.S. war on drugs overlooks measures for lowering demand
[rewrite]… is by education and treatment, something the “war” has almost completely overlooked. If you doubt this, look up what the Drug Enforcement Administration's budget was anytime in the 1980s or 1990s, then look up what the Drug Abuse Resistance …[/rewrite]
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Drug and Alcohol Treatment – Aftercare Sober Living for Women

Drug and Alcohol Treatment – Aftercare Sober Living For Women — This is a mother’s perspective of her daughter’s addiction prior to entering Clarity House. Alcoholism and addiction affects the whole family, this is one mo…


Baby-boomer drug and alcohol warning
[rewrite]The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction has estimated that the number of people aged over 65 needing treatment for drug problems in Europe will double between 2001 and 2020. The DrugScope report says about 1.4 million people …[/rewrite]
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