Rehab clinics cut off for questionable billing still reaped federal funds
A recent series of reports by The Center for Investigative Reporting and CNN uncovered widespread fraud and regulatory breakdowns in the Drug Medi-Cal program, California's publicly funded drug rehabilitation for the poor. But the flow of drug rehab … Read more on U-T San Diego

Free Drug Screening Offered For San Diego County Teens
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency has funded a new program to try and combat teen drug-use in the county. Four San Diego rehab programs will now provide free, initial drug tests for teenagers. One of the rehab centers that will … Read more on KPBS

State extends insurance coverage for autism treatment
California State Capitol SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown has approved a 2 1/2-year extension of a program that requires insurance coverage for early autism treatment. Since its creation in 2011, the program has helped more than 12,500 Californians, … Read more on fox5sandiego.com

'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood Released From Prison Early
She will also be subject to random drug tests. “Amber will have to report to a parole … Lohan, taken March 19, 2013. The troubled 26-year-old actress accepted a plea deal on March 18 in a misdemeanor car-crash case that includes 90 days in a locked … Read more on Huffington Post

Broncos coach John Fox undergoes heart surgery
Denver Broncos interim head coach Jack Del Rio, right, watches as the team practices at the NFL football team's practice facility in Englewood, Colo., on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. Del Rio, the defensive coordinator, will serve as head coach while John Fox … Read more on Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Bee Spill In Georgia Covers Highway In Honey
'Sprinkles' the Koala following her life saving radiation treatment at the Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre in Brisbane, Australia, August 9, 2011. Suffering from an extremely rare case of excessive drooling, sprinkles developed a skin infection … Read more on Huffington Post

Question by Captain Flatulence: Why is dependence on some drugs okay but not others?
Do not confuse “abuse” with “dependence.” Most folks think it’s no big deal if they take anti-depressants, cholesterol lowering drugs or high-blood pressure medications every day (dependence). But as soon as someone says they take Xanax or Valium or Vicodin everyday, there’s a whole different attitude about it.

Best answer:

Answer by Pgh10
All drugs are not alike. Some drugs, such as aspirin, are milder than others. Many drugs are mind-altering, and therefore more dangerous. It is always best to have a doctor monitoring your useage, including over-the-counter drugs.

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Marijuana in Washington: Clark County's Prevent! works to stop drug abuse …
Slow Down!,” said Chavez, 32, a drug free communities co-coordinator for Prevent!, another name for the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Clark County. Prevent! steers youngsters away from alcohol and harder drugs. But the passage of Initiative … Read more on OregonLive.com

Elementary Students Pledge to Stop Drug Abuse
Organizers say its a week where students learn about drug abuse and how they can help stop drug abuse in their communities. The school kicked off the week with all students and staff taking a drug-free pledge and released red balloons as a symbol of … Read more on WHAG

For colleges, does drug testing really prevent drug use?
"Many schools continue to frame substance use by college students as an enforcement problem and therefore turn to policies such as drug testing as the solution," says Susan Foster, vice president and director of policy research and analysis at the … Read more on USA TODAY

Turkish state to cover alcohol, drug addiction treatment expenses
Under the previous system, drug and alcohol Addiction treatment was provided only in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Therapy and Educational Centers (AMATEM) across Turkey. However, these centers failed to meet the need for treatment in the country.
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Teens claim they were used as fake rehab clients
She did not abuse drugs. But when she was a teenager in foster care, several times a month, she would board a van at her group home and go to rehab. Byers couldn't figure out why she had to take drug tests and sit in group therapy sessions on addiction …
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Addiction Treatment Helpline – A New Resource for Those Seeking Help with …
Employees are dedicated to assisting individuals who are seeking comprehensive information about addiction and substance abuse, treatment programs and rehabilitation centers. The primary goal of the helpline is to be the most reliable source of …
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Pharmacy school uses drop boxes in study of prescription drug abuse
From left, assistant professor Dr. Nick Hagemeier, pharmacy student Hannah Marcum and assistant professor Dr. Jeff Gray sort through 221 pounds of discarded medications recently at the Kingsport Justice Center. David Grace photo.
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MS Students Earn Top Spot in Anti-Drug Contest
The goal of the contest was to raise awareness among middle school and high school students about underage drinking and drug abuse. It is sponsored by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team. “The positive messages of these posters have the …
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Orange school administrators propose student drug testing
ORANGE — School administrators are continuing their efforts to prevent and reduce drug use among middle and high school students by promoting a plan to drug test students in competitive extracurricular activities. The proposal — developed over …
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BNN Pushing for Fairer Treatment of Drug Addicts
The country's anti-narcotics chief says his office is committed to the government's drive to prioritize rehabilitation over prosecution for drug addicts, but blames the prevailing law enforcement mind-set for not being flexible enough to distinguish …
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Teens claim they were used as fake rehab clients
She did not abuse drugs. But when she was a teenager in foster care, several times a month, she would board a van at her group home and go to rehab. Byers couldn't figure out why she had to take drug tests and sit in group therapy sessions on addiction …
Read more on CNN