'A purpose in life,' Mike Hirst named 2016 Citizen of the Year
Three days later, Mike Hirst addressed the drug's dangers at his son's funeral and later formed the non-profit organization, Andy's Angels, to support, educate and mentor people who've succumbed to heroin addiction. For five years, Hirst has spoken at … Read more on MLive.com

Support listings Jan. 3, 2015
Celebrate Recovery, Christ centered recovery ministry to assist individuals to implement God's grace and healing in their lives for any situation including alcoholism, divorce, sexual abuse, domestic violence, drug addiction, overeating, sexual … Read more on The Keene Sentinel

New Hampshire's Drug Epidemic Takes Center Stage Before Democratic Debate
… their hosts are begging them to focus on the drug epidemic that has gripped the state. In a poll conducted by ABC Manchester affiliate WMUR-TV in October, residents named drug abuse the top issue facing New Hampshire, the only time in the past … Read more on ABC News

Mother speaks out about son's addiction underlying major Meriden drug bust
Though he successfully completed a rehabilitation program in Florida this fall, “I'll be a recovering addict till I die,” Christopher Willette said, noting that mental illness also played a role in his addiction. In college, Christopher Willette began … Read more on Meriden Record-Journal

Corrie star Michael Le Vell back boozing less than two years after rehab stint
Michael admitted being an alcoholic during his 2013 trial on child sex abuse charges, which he was ultimately acquitted of. He was … Speaking in 2013 before he sought treatment, Michael admitted that he is attracted to the social aspect of drinking … Read more on The Sun

Russian Political Activist Commits Suicide after Months of Bullying
Instead the authorities labeled his overdose an accident, implying that he had a drug and alcohol abuse problem. What this all boils down to is … Maybe their medical treatment will be substandard due to cutbacks linked to politics. Whatever the case … Read more on Russia! (blog)

How to Save a Life: Understanding suicide risk factors, warning signs
“Beyond this, there are certain risk factors that are higher than others in the depressed population, including the presence of substance abuse, a history of physical or sexual abuse, family history of a completed suicide, and more.” Other risk factors … Read more on Pike County News Watchman

These 13 Celebrities Took Brave Strides and Checked Themselves Into Rehab
When he realized his alcohol habit had reached the point of substance abuse, he admitted that he had a problem and sought treatment of his own accord. More recently, the Harry Potter star checked himself into rehab to battle his smoking addiction. Read more on moviepilot.com

Gardening nurtures a heroin addict's recovery
For Remillard, it's a daily reminder of the patience and acceptance that are keys to her recovery from what she describes as a “vicious addiction” to heroin. “I always wanted to control everything, but with gardening you can't control what a living … Read more on Press Herald

Fidlar frontman Zac Carper discusses suffering childhood sexual abuse
In a new interview with Consequence Of Sound, the singer candidly spoke about his history with drug addiction and his experiences in rehab. Carper suggested that his problems with addiction might have stemmed from being molested by an acquaintance as … Read more on NME.com

York County chief: Heroin addicts saved by Narcan need more help
Dozens of people in York County have been saved by police officer-administered naloxone since departments were issued the life-saving drug in March. But one Hanover-area police chief took issue Tuesday with the lack of required treatment and rehab for … Read more on York Dispatch

A First-Hand Look at Juvenile Justice Reform
The building itself was decrepit, with infestations of bugs and irregular heating and air conditioning, and unsecured housing units led to reports of sexual abuse and drug use. Youth advocates refer to juveniles' stays at Oak Hill as "dead time," where … Read more on Huffington Post

After initially blaming victim, Auburn man admits inviting 14-year-old girl to …
Calvin Bacon will soon get a chance to address his substance abuse problems. The 28-year-old Syracuse man was sentenced to serve 4 1/2 years at the Willard Drug Treatment Center for possessing 4.7 grams of MDMA, a hallucinogenic substance, … Read more on Auburn Citizen

Addiction Rehabilitation Leader BioCorRx, Inc. Participates In San Francisco's …
Addiction rehabilitation company BioCorRx, Inc. (OTCQB: BICX) has joined more than 50 exhibitors in the eMoneyShow, which provided investors instant access to top stocks, options and ETFs that global firms are adding to their portfolios, the company … Read more on International Business Times AU

A 'bad day' in rehab costs Chris Brown his freedom
Other transgressions cited by rehab workers included the singer ignoring a worker who was waiting to give him a drug test, rubbing elbows with a woman when he had signed an agreement to stay at least two feet away from all female clients and joking … Read more on KFMB News 8

Ground-Breaking Eye Procedure Now Being Performed in San Diego
A miniature telescope that was implanted this week into the eye of an elderly man suffering from macular degeneration was the first surgery of its kind in San Diego County, Sharp Healthcare has reported. On Monday, Sharp ophthalmologist John Bokosky … Read more on Times of San Diego

Body Love challenges beauty ideals
“That's a hard topic,” said Amy Kuchard, who travelled from San Diego for the event. “Obviously we are talking about … Local organizations advocating equal rights, body love and sexual abuse treatment set up information tables. Planned Parenthood and … Read more on Aztec Press

Question by wethefolks14: Is our judicial sytem fair?
If so how? If not, then why no outcry?

Best answer:

Answer by eldude
It’s not fair. There are lots of things that play into ‘justice’ including race and income. Both of those things are both used for and against people of all walks. It’s weird and inconsistent. It’s not perfect but it’s not bad I think. There are lots of checks and balances in the justice system to help people avoid being screwed over by the system. But still, people get screwed often.
Justice is not blind though when it should be.

What do you think? Answer below!

To protect children, Florida should treat addicted parents
Neither the Senate, House or governor propose beefing up substance abuse treatment programs for parents. This is after eight years of budget cuts totalling some $ 8 million for vital intervention, treatment and prevention programs. The Florida Coalition … Read more on Bradenton Herald

Mel Sembler Is the Last One Who Should Influence Florida Drug Policy
As I've already written, for 16 years he and his wife Betty directed the leading juvenile drug rehab business in America, STRAIGHT Inc., which prosecutors closed in 1993 after reports of sexual abuse, beatings, prisoner-of-war-style torture and … Read more on Sunshine State News

Fla. lawmakers look to expand, regulate telehealth
Within 15 minutes, a University of Miami neurologist pops onto a computer screen and can order an IV drug that should be given within three hours. It's that sort of potentially life-saving … For example, an insurer using a doctor that's in-network in … Read more on Businessweek

Experimental Drug Shows Early Promise for Some Cases of Advanced Melanoma
"Any time you see some responders in an early study, it's encouraging," said Dr. Jeffrey Weber, a melanoma expert at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida, who was not involved in the research. Much more remains to be learned about the drug — known for … Read more on HealthDay