drug abuse

California Prisons Find 1 in 4 Inmates Used Drugs

California prisons find 1 in 4 inmates used drugs
[rewrite]More stringent penalties for drug use would increase prison safety and help inmates complete substance abuse treatment programs, the agency said. "We recognize a problem with the use of drugs in our population, and the culture that it creates, and we …[/rewrite]
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ACA Brings Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment to Millions
[rewrite]While the ACA now requires insurers selling plans on the online exchanges to offer substance abuse treatment and “mental health parity,” these changes may not translate into effective or immediate help for everyone. But the experts interviewed for this …[/rewrite]
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Helpline in Endwell, NY Helps Teens Find Substance Abuse Information

Helpline in Endwell, NY Helps Teens Find Substance Abuse Information
[rewrite]LIGHTNING RELEASES (4/7/2014) – Many teenagers who struggle with a drug or alcohol addiction in Endwell, NY are often unaware of where to find reliable information about substance abuse and recovery. Now with the help of the Alcoholism Treatment …[/rewrite]
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Substance abuse programs planned
[rewrite]Douglas Petit with PATT will speak about raising teenagers, how substance abuse impacted his life, and how to deal with the subject as children grow older. Gift certificates will be available from Applebee's, Culver's, Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Taco Bell, …[/rewrite]
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Is My Life Worth It, Someone Please Answer?

Question by : Is my life worth it, someone please answer?
[rewrite]My name is tyler I’m a 15 year old boy who is missing the lower half of my body due to the fact that my mom was diagnosed with aids while she was pregnant with me. When i was born all i was was a torso with little stubs and the stubbs were infected so the amputated the rest of my legs. Since my mother had aids while she was carrying me in her whom i contracted the aids and now i have it too. my mom died 2 years ago and now i live with my grandpa who disowned my mother and acts like i’m not even there except for when i eat too much dinner and he doesn’t get enough and i have no friends cuz i don’t go to school anymore. So now i’m asking the question should i kill myself and if so how should i do it.
Thanks daniel i made my decision goodbye.
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What Are the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse???

Question by knanreys: what are the dangers of prescription drug abuse???
[rewrite]directed to students and private health professionals???
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Answer by J. A. M.
You can die….

Answer by shawtnsweet77
damage to organs resulting in organ failure then death

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More needed to halt spread of drug abuse
[rewrite]The subject was prescription drug abuse and heroin addiction among our youths. The meeting was a good one. Two messages emerged from parents who have been through hell with their own kids: 1) Don't bury your head in the sand. This stuff is just as …[/rewrite]
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How Is Drug Abuse and Addiction Different ?

Question by I need helo with drugs: How is drug abuse and Addiction different ?
[rewrite]this is homework for a class
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Answer by speisenkarte
they’re not

Answer by David, but call me Dave
Just because you are addicted to a drug, doesn’t mean you use it. Abuse is when you use it over and over again. Many people have not used a drug for years, but they can still be addicted to it.

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Warning Signs a Friend or Family Member Is Abusing Drugs

Warning Signs a Friend or Family Member Is Abusing Drugs — Addiction to drugs and alcohol can tear apart relationships and strain family ties. However, it is sometimes difficult to identify when someone you care abou…


Addressing teen drug use
[rewrite]“We need to know the warning signs and what the response should be when we see those warning signs,” he said. “We shouldn't ignore the problem or act as though alcohol use is a 'right of passage' or experimenting with marijuana is normal part of …[/rewrite]
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