NBA player's drug use now cautionary tale for students
Grandview Heights police officer Scott Hiles leads educational programs in all three Grandview schools about drugs and alcohol. Through his talks with middle school and high school students, Hiles said he has learned alcohol, marijuana and prescription … Read more on ThisWeekNews

1 In 7 College Students Abuse 'Smart Drugs' To Improve Concentration, Grades
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STUDY: MISD Students' Drug Use Increased
The results are back from the latest Texas Prevention impact index survey, and it found Midland Independent School District student drug use has grown significantly over the past 5 years. "When I was addicted to drugs my life was miserable, by the end … Read more on Permianbasin360

ABC says Elizabeth Vargas is in alcohol rehab
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ABC anchor Elizabeth Vargas in rehab for alcohol addiction
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Toronto council to make Ford mayor in name only
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Toronto council strips Mayor Rob Ford of powers
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Open for Business: Live Sober Now Brings Drug & Alcohol Treatment Placement …
At Live Sober Now, individuals who are addicted to drugs and alcohol can seek free advising and treatment placement services. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on LinkedIn Email a friend. LIve-Sober-Now-Logo. LIVE SOBER … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Pregnant Woman Forced Into Drug-Treatment Program Despite Being Drug-Free …
… week on a federal lawsuit, the first of its kind, filed against Wisconsin on behalf of 28-year-old Alicia Beltran, challenging a 1998 law that allows the police to detain a pregnant woman suspected of using illegal drugs or alcohol and who refuses … Read more on Slate Magazine (blog)

Don Dwyer sentenced to jail time for alcohol-related incidents
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Heroin: Treating Kitsap's addiction | Herald series
“The vast majority of resources for any addiction is drug-free out-treatment programs. In some cases they are affective, … “If they cannot refrain from drugs, alcohol or marijuana, we up the treatment and we sanction them,” she said. “They will slip … Read more on North Kitsap Herald

Question by Alvaro G: is decriminalizing drug use and increasing rehab opportuniites the solution to illegal drugs?
Mexico passed a controversial law on Aug. 20, 2009, decriminalizing people’s personal use of drugs.
the decriminalization policy is a progressive effort to humanize people who use drugs
punitive sanctions for drug users, such as detention, is no longer adopted in Mexico. The government believes that people who use drugs need health treatment. Drug addiction rehabilitation facilities should be established to fulfill their needs for health treatment, care and support for a full reco

Best answer:

Answer by obamasbro
whoooppie ! mexico is already a basket case,now it will be a total sh+i+t hole…people,drug users/addicts are worthless group that contribute nothing to society.what the fk is wrong with you,dopers do not work,just party….

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Question by Zugoo: Questions about drug abuse?
Hello, i have a project about drugs, but i need some questions to write about before i start.
Does anyone have any idea for some questions about how to fight drug abuse by teenagers?

Thank you!

Best answer:

Answer by Casey
Projects start with research.
Google ” Illegal drugs and teens”

or “Is marijuana addictive for some all or none.”

http://alcoholism.about.com/od/pot/a/bla…

http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/pot/f/mjp…

http://www.nida.nih.gov/infofacts/mariju…

http://www.5min.com/Video/Long-term-Affe…

Most Illegal Drug Users Are Employed
Other NSDUH findings included:
•Of unemployed adults, 18.5 are illicit drug users.
•Only 8.8 percent of full time employees are drug users.
•9.4 percent of part-time employees are drug users.
•Most illegal drug users (13.4 million) are employed.
•10.2 million people drive under the influence of drugs.
Sources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “Results from the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings” Sept. 6, 2007.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “New National Survey Reveals Drug Use Down Among Adolescents in U.S.” Sept. 6, 2007.

Marijuana rehab Google. http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv1-&p=%20marijua%20rehab.&ei=UTF-8&type=

“Should the marijuana law have a criminal charge applied if under 10 mgms., or should marijuana be decriminalized under 10 mgs – only getting a ticket like a traffic ticket?”

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Question by Zugoo: Questions about drug abuse?
Hello, i have a project about drugs, but i need some questions to write about before i start.
Does anyone have any idea for some questions about how to fight drug abuse by teenagers?

Thank you!

Best answer:

Answer by Casey
Projects start with research.
Google ” Illegal drugs and teens”

or “Is marijuana addictive for some all or none.”

http://alcoholism.about.com/od/pot/a/bla…

http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/pot/f/mjp…

http://www.nida.nih.gov/infofacts/mariju…

http://www.5min.com/Video/Long-term-Affe…

Most Illegal Drug Users Are Employed
Other NSDUH findings included:
•Of unemployed adults, 18.5 are illicit drug users.
•Only 8.8 percent of full time employees are drug users.
•9.4 percent of part-time employees are drug users.
•Most illegal drug users (13.4 million) are employed.
•10.2 million people drive under the influence of drugs.
Sources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “Results from the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings” Sept. 6, 2007.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “New National Survey Reveals Drug Use Down Among Adolescents in U.S.” Sept. 6, 2007.

Marijuana rehab Google. http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv1-&p=%20marijua%20rehab.&ei=UTF-8&type=

“Should the marijuana law have a criminal charge applied if under 10 mgms., or should marijuana be decriminalized under 10 mgs – only getting a ticket like a traffic ticket?”

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