Big Pharma Pimps Alcoholics–With Government Help
Imagine a treatment for drug addiction and alcoholism that uses no drugs, requires no trained personnel, resources or insurance and makes no money for anyone. This "people's program" is the anonymous 12-Step groups which have quietly saved millions … Read more on OpEdNews

Ministry's Al Jourgensen to enter rehab for alcoholism
Photograph: Paul Bergen/Redferns. Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen is going to rehab. After quitting heroin and crack cocaine "by himself", the 55-year-old said he "needs help" beating his addiction to alcohol. Writing on Facebook, Jourgensen revealed … Read more on The Guardian

'Kids seduced into dangerous drinking' – addiction counsellor
A Donegal-based addiction counsellor says kids aren't to blame for what happened at Copper Face Jack's nightclub on Monday night. He says adults still refuse to take responsibility for the epidemic of alcoholism that rages across the country, writes … Read more on Donegal Democrat

Gambling in Litchfield County often remains a silent addiction
“Gambling is not understood as an addiction,” said Scott Nelson, problem gambling counselor of Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism. “It takes an individual a while to understand the problem exists.” Like any addiction, there's a significant … Read more on Torrington Register Citizen

Question by dbelsila: If someone is addicted to crack cocaine, is there any hope?
My 18 year old son is addicted to crack cocaine. I have tried to watch him; tried threatening; tried cutting off communication; nothing works. He now has stolen from me and he’s sitting in jail. I know he needs treatment, but ppl are saying its a lost cause; some say there is hope and some say he will always use. Is there any hope for recovery? Honestly?

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Answer by The Man
Well for me being in and out of rehabs, i have seen many people recover and maintain sobriety after crack cocaine use. Its a very strong psychological addiction, but there is no physical dependence which makes it a little easier than most things, and is why they rely on psychotherapy. They used to say opiate addiction is a hopeless, but thats changed (considering experience). Its not hopeless, but it will be hard after treatment because u should just worry about his addictive personality, keep a close watch on him. Also, threatening him with things wont do anything, he would do what he wishes. You have to help him to change himself or have someone else help him

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Philippines: 10 officers dismissed over torture claims
Also recovered from them were cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA, another version of ecstasy. On December 26 last year, police arrested Gary Tan, Argay Argenos and Rochelle Argenos for keeping 84kg of metehamphetamine, estimated at P420 … Read more on gulfnews.com

Officer Final Letter to K-9 Partner Goes Viral: 'I Write With Tears in My Eyes'
According to Coscia, Dante was responsible for helping locate and recover more than 1,000 grams of Heroin, more than 8,600 grams of cocaine and more than $ 14,000,000 in cash. The dog worked incredibly hard but maintained a strong relationship with … Read more on Christian Post

Doncaster man in court on drugs charges
It follows a report of a vehicle being damaged yesterday and a quantity of cocaine, heroin, diazepam and cash being recovered from an address in Doncaster. Del Mar appeared at Doncaster Magistrates' Court today where he was remanded into custody. Read more on The Star

Philippine police seize drugs worth million
Agents recovered 100 million pesos ($ 2.25 million) worth of cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA, which is similar to Ecstasy. Police said they were investigating an "unholy alliance" between Mexico's Sinaloa cartel and Chinese drug syndicates operating … Read more on STLtoday.com

O'Flynn: Zagari drew pellet gun
Deputies recovered heroine, cocaine, other drugs as well as items O'Flynn said were stolen at Wegmans. The sheriff's office is investigating to determine whether Zagari was involved with other recent robberies. When asked if he was under the influence … Read more on 13WHAM-TV

3 arrested after police recover crack cocaine, marijuana
A 20-year-old man, 19-year-old man, and 23-year-old woman, all of Port Huron, were arrested after police recovered crack cocaine, marijuana, and a loaded .22-caliber handgun in the vehicle. The Port Huron Police Major Crimes Unit was assisted by U.S. … Read more on Port Huron Times Herald

City police charge 2 in drug bust
They found a quantity of heroin, "crack" cocaine, marijuana, a loaded Erma LA .22 caliber handgun and $ 4,235 in cash, as well as packaging materials and scales used for narcotic sales, Sgt. George Camacho said. … Camacho said member of the … Read more on Poughkeepsie Journal

Indiana Unsolved: Four days a mystery in death of troubled mom Johanna Weaver
In her last years, Weaver had become addicted to crack cocaine and turned to prostitution to pay for the drug. Her mother, Johnnie Huddleston, had taken her daughter to rehab several times, but Weaver would leave without completing a program … Read more on Indianapolis Star

Unclear future for executions after Ohio's longest
(AP Photo/Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, File). FILE-In this undated file photo provided by the Ohio …. Fla. man survives being stuck under truck for hours in subzero temperatures, snow in IndianaMore >>. Fla. man survives being … Read more on News On 6

Correction: Ohio Execution story
(AP Photo/Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, File). FILE-In this …. 16 about an Ohio execution with a previously untried combination of drugs, The Associated Press erroneously reported the date of the state's next execution. It is … Read more on News On 6

Question by K: What type of personality gets addicted to Cocaine?
Is the person depressed? Lacking dopamine? What traits make a person want to do cocaine and almost need it to feel normal again?

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Answer by Jamiloco
I think it is when they are following someone and that someone leads them to drugs. I would think they would have bad self esteem and very loose morals. They would need to believe in themselves and go to rehab to feel normal again.

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Cocaine found stashed inside travel pillow
It is alleged he was carrying a soft travel pillow containing 98 packages of cocaine when he arrived in New Zealand. An X-ray of Koeman revealed two more pellets inside him, Customs alleged. They were recovered using Customs' new "drug loo", a portable … Read more on New Zealand Herald

NYC florist hit by car that plowed through his shop has died
Whether Martin — convicted of DWI in 2007 and of cocaine possession in 2004 — faces upgraded charges in wake of the Bangledeshi immigrant's death is uncertain. Ali died after removing his breathing tube when no one was around at Park Terrace Care … Read more on New York Daily News

Police Search Justin Bieber's House After Egging Incident, Felony Search …
Justin Bieber is finding himself in more and more hot water since the egging incident heard 'round the world: the police have executed a search warrant on his house and, after a thorough search, have discovered cocaine in the singer's possession … Read more on Latin Post

Cops Find Crack Cocaine During Traffic Stop on Main Street in Peekskill
"During the stop two small plastic bags containing crack cocaine were recovered from inside the vehicle," authorities said. Each defendant is facing a misdemeanor charge of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. They were held in … Read more on Patch.com

Question by Bleed METAL: What do you think James Hetfields “other undisclosed addictions” were that he went to rehab for in 2003?
In 2003, during the recording of St. Anger, James Hetfield went to a rehabilitation center for “…Alcoholism and other undisclosed addictions.” What do you think those addictions were?
@ crappy
HAHAHA!! except for the feces eating thing, that really made me laugh. He does wish he was better than dave

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Answer by Crappy
Feces-eating, turd-gobbling, wishing he was as talented as Dave Mustaine.

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Private buyer looks to purchase former Carbondale hospital
A drug and alcohol facility in Carbondale will benefit the area and regions in New York and New Jersey that may not have access to an addiction-specific rehabilitation center, said Harry Dammer, Ph.D., chairman of the Criminal Justice Department at the … Read more on Scranton Times-Tribune

From crack addict to executive…Teen Challenge boss leads move to rehab …
But just when he was about to give up on life, he met Teen Challenge Jamaica, an organisation helping with the rehabilitation of young people like himself. "Crack cocaine had destroyed my life and there was no hope," he said. "I found hope through … Read more on Jamaica Gleaner