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How to Regulate Pot When It's Legal

How to regulate pot when it's legal
At the convention, held in San Francisco, I listened to and spoke with respected leaders of the opposition to cannabis legalization, who are mostly specialized in the treatment of substance use disorders. David Nathan. The Bay Area is a proving ground … Read more on CNN

Soapbox: Cannabis has many benefits, has gotten a bad reputation
In the state of Colorado, the medical marijuana registry information lists several… Continue reading

Gambling Addiction Help Please.?

Question by Rin Sau: Gambling addiction help please.?
Hi, i will try to keep this short as possible.
so my best friend has been suffering from family issues for about 9 years.
she has been through dramatic depressed days in her life.
both of her parents would go to the Casino from morning to pass midnight leaving her and her younger sibs to take care of.
it starts to get worse her mother got… Continue reading

Teen Drug Rehab: Police Fast-Track Monteith’s Autopsy, Toxicology – USA TODAY

Police fast-track Monteith’s autopsy, toxicology – USA TODAY
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Vancouver Sun
Police fast-track Monteith's autopsy, toxicology
USA TODAY
Officials have ruled out foul play and Sgt. Randy Fincham tells the AP there's nothing to indicate Monteith's death was due to illicit drug use. Monteith, who starred on the Fox show Glee, had voluntarily entered rehab this spring for substance abuse
Cory Monteith dead: Actor channeled addiction struggles in new film… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Cleveland Browns Rookie Armonty Bryant Admits to Substance Abuse, but Says … – Plain Dealer

Cleveland Browns rookie Armonty Bryant admits to substance abuse, but says … – Plain Dealer
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Cleveland Browns rookie Armonty Bryant admits to substance abuse, but says
Plain Dealer
BEREA, Ohio — Browns rookie defensive end Armonty Bryant admitted Tuesday to a substance abuse problem. But with the help of fellow rookie Barkevious Mingo, team support and some powerful messages at this week's NFL rookie symposium, he's …… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Drug Addiction Helped by Running, Other Exercise, Study Shows – Denver Post

Drug addiction helped by running, other exercise, study shows – Denver Post
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Drug addiction helped by running, other exercise, study shows
Denver Post
Todd Crandell, left, 46, founder and counselor of Racing for Recovery, chats with Matt Boston, 40, both from Sylvania, Ohio. Racing for Recovery is a fitness-promotion program designed to battle substance abuse. (Madalyn Ruggiero, Chicago Tribune/MCT).

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Where Are the Rest of Them?

Where are the rest of them?
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From Sanchez's standpoint, the district is not waiting until it's a crisis intervention situation. The district would rather … Some include: left to pursue a job, pregnant, alcohol/drug abuse, age, failed, no show, incarcerated or expelled. ECISD …
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Addiction expert's been there
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WEBSTER — Candy Finnigan, the addiction specialist featured on “Intervention,” the Emmy-winning A&E documentary series… Continue reading