Obesity researcher helps sugar addicts conquer cravings to win at weight loss
"Based on the results from studies done by my group and others, it appears clear that the overconsumption of sugar can lead to behaviors and brain changes that resemble drug addiction, however, sugar addiction will be different in many important ways … Read more on Examiner.com

Strawberry wants to help others with new center
It offers a 28-day residential treatment program that can treat up to 60 patients at a time for addiction and substance abuse. It also has a program to help athletes address post-playing issues, as well as anyone suffering long-term effects concussions … Read more on Boston Herald

Behavioral Addictions: A Basic Understanding
In most ways, substance and behavioral addictions are incredibly similar. Essentially, substance addicts are people who've lost control over their use of alcohol, prescription drugs, and/or illegal drugs such as methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog)

Another Way to Honor LBJ's Legacy: Drug-Sentencing Reform
The meeting ended, and my father deleted that portion of the speech, which famously announced the War on Poverty—but kept the drug provision in Johnson's legislative program. This led to controlled-substance and drug-addiction reform that passed with … Read more on The Atlantic

ProSom Addiction and ProSom Abuse

Our Voice: Let's get at the root of teen drug abuse problems
We don't intend to give parenting advice in this column, but do give some weight to Kennewick police Chief Ken Hohenberg's statements that, "Trust works both ways in a relationship." And that if a youth is using drugs, it most likely is a symptom of a … Read more on Bellingham Herald

The Ever-Present Problem of Teen Drug Use
Although their drug rehab stints receive far more attention, drug addiction is not limited to former child stars. Teen drug abuse is a widespread problem that has become woven into the fibers of our society. Unfortunately, it does not seem to be going … Read more on Social Work Helper

Group plans to help teens with prescription drug abuse
DENVER — After spending years fighting a battle against Colorado meth use, a Denver based advocacy group is hoping to help parents stop perscription drug abuse. The group, Rise Above Colorado, hosted a kick off event Wednesday night. Through social … Read more on kwgn.com

Question by Indigo: good gender therapists?
where can i find a gender therapist in New Jersey?

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Answer by don29002
Well I live in NJ too and i need one too, but i don’t know where any are in this state…

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Taking a hit: Anti-drug groups rebuke Obama over marijuana remarks
President Obama is taking a hit from anti-drug groups for downplaying the effects of marijuana use, as some point out his recent comments appear to clash with statements by his own health and law enforcement agencies. The president, in a recent … Read more on Fox News

Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern …
Ms. Epple said the group favors a voluntary approach. But some groups don't … He and his wife have been active since their daughter's death, serving on nonprofit boards and speaking to groups about the way drug use tears families apart. “It takes … Read more on Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Drug and alcohol addicts in Brentwood to get more support
A SUPPORT group for the families of drug and alcohol addicts has expanded its services in Brentwood. Synergy, a registered charity, has been in operation for more than 30 years with centres in Romford and Billericay. The group opened the Bluebell … Read more on Brentwood Gazette

Question by A.M.P: What are the requirements for welfare/food stamps?
What are the current requirements for welfare/food stamps? Do they vary by state or are they national? Does anyone have links to websites (official/informative not blogs) that show requirements and how much is given out?

I’m doing a school project on welfare abuse and how to minimize it, so if anyone has facts (with sources, no opinions please) on that, that would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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Answer by Bill Hicks
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=welfare+requirements

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Drug lords cash in on Syria's collapse
It became a Category 1 drug under the US Controlled SubstanceSubstances Act. This means it has a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use in treatment in America, or a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. … is marketed … Read more on The National

Colorado Meth Project Launches Rise Above Colorado to Prevent Drug Abuse …
Rise Above Colorado will create proactive, youth-focused outreach and education programs to help teens learn about the risks of drug abuse. Rise Above Colorado will work in collaboration with The Partnership at Drugfree.org, a national nonprofit … Read more on The Herald | HeraldOnline.com (press release)

Stillwater police create new method to combat prescription drug abuse
The police department is collaborating with organizations, such as the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, for information on solving this problem. “There is a lot that goes into developing a … Read more on Daily O’Collegian

KSC students release findings of drug use at Keene High School
In the study, conducted by 10 health science seniors and led by Keene State College Health Science Assistant Professor Dr. Marjorie Droppa, Keene High School student volunteers, teachers and parents were interviewed about substance abuse at the … Read more on The Union Leader

Kasich launches youth drug abuse prevention program
Kasich, with Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and members of his cabinet at his side, said Start Talking will involve parents, teachers coaches and the students themselves in helping end the drug abuse he said is in every town, in every corner of the … Read more on WVXU

The Jed Foundation Announces New Partnership With The Clinton Foundation …
A report from The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University found half of all full-time college students (3.8 million) binge drink, abuse prescription drugs and/or illegal drugs, and almost 1 in 4 of the nation's … Read more on EIN News (press release)

Increasing Marijuana Use in High School Is Reported
A new federal report shows that the percentage of American high school students who smoke marijuana is slowly rising, while the use of alcohol and almost every other drug is falling. The report raises concerns that the relaxation of restrictions on … Read more on New York Times (blog)

Question by Rhythmm: Why did people hate on eminems album recovery?
People don’t even care about his health it’s just like saying ” I just want him to make as much old style rap as possible and I don’t care if he has a stroke and dies from all those drugs.” All people want is his old music.

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Answer by AirYeezy
i don’t give fugg about his health. i only care about music and if it ain’t worth a fugg its fugging crap. – Larsn

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Suspected drug dealer busted at addiction recovery house
A suspected drug dealer, Carlos Rafael Almestica-Serrano, 46, is busted at an addiction recovery house for adult male drug addicts in Lancaster. Yesterday Lancaster County Drug Task Force detectives executed a search warrant room #1 on the second floor … Read more on FOX43.com

Overnight police report: prescription drug snorting mom, drug sales at …
Overnight police report: prescription drug snorting mom, drug sales at recovery home. Print · Joe Elias | [email protected] By Joe Elias | [email protected] The Patriot-News Email the author | Follow on Twitter on January 10, 2014 at 7:01 AM … Read more on Penn Live

Funds to benefit recovery centers
Steve Beshear, first lady Jane Beshear, and House Speaker Greg Stumbo announced the state will use $ 32 million from a drug settlement with pharmaceutical companies to combat drug addiction in Kentucky, including building a Recovery Kentucky Center … Read more on Times Tribune of Corbin