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Editorial: Drug Death No More 'tragic' When It's a Celebrity

Editorial: Drug death no more 'tragic' when it's a celebrity
[rewrite]For many, no amount of money can rinse away emotional or career disappointment that can spur destructive drug or alcohol use. But know that Hoffman or Houston, if seeking help, never had to hear “no beds available†at the subsidized detox center, …[/rewrite]
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Jim Lange Dead: First 'Dating Game' Host Dies At 81
[rewrite]… age of 43 on Aug. 14, 2013. According to TMZ, Kelly died in her sleep at a rehab facility in California. … Chris Kelly, one-half of the 1990s rap duo Kris Kross, died May 1, 2013 of an apparent drug overdose. He was 34. … 2013 at age 72. He …[/rewrite]
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Crime, Punishment and Obama

Crime, punishment and Obama
[rewrite](How much those conservatives will be willing to invest in alternative ways of protecting the public – drug treatment, more intensive parole and probation programs, job training and so on – is another question.) In his first term Obama … Marc Levin …[/rewrite]
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Rescued Cougar Cubs Thriving After Being Orphaned By A Hunter (VIDEO)
[rewrite]If you're looking for your daily dose of uplifting mixed with cute and cuddly, then look no further. The Oregon Zoo has posted video of three new additions to their animal family in the form of a trio of rescued cougar orphans. According to the Oregon …[/rewrite]
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California Drug Rehab Center TV Show – Recovery Road

California Drug Rehab Center TV Show – Recovery Road — 449Recovery’s Recovery Road discussed drug rehab programs. This 30 minute tv show about california drug rehab programs offers great insight into drug rehab p…


Mary Walsh Speech Nails What's Wrong With How We View Mental Illness
[rewrite]His public persona is that of a laid-back, fun-loving dude, but the world saw a darker side of the actor in 2007 when reports surfaced that he had attempted suicide at his California home. Some friends … Disney actress and singer Lovato made …[/rewrite]
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20 Reasons to Travel in Your 20s, as Explained by GIFs

20 Reasons To Travel In Your 20s, As Explained By GIFs
[rewrite]If you've heard you should travel while you're young, it's because the time to see the world is in your 20s. They're a time where you can take advantage of your youth, soak up new experiences and take off on spontaneous adventures. Your 20s are one of …[/rewrite]
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Addiction Recovery – Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Resources — Addiction Recovery – Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Resources Imagine a parent playing out the whole ‘you treat this place like a hotel’ routine with a tee…


SOTU: President Obama's State of the Union Speech

SOTU: President Obama's State of the Union speech
[rewrite]That's why Congress should undo the damage done by last year's cuts to basic research so we can unleash the next great American discovery – whether it's vaccines that stay ahead of drug-resistant bacteria, or paper-thin material that's stronger than …[/rewrite]
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NY Post Columnist's Ugly Comments About Philip Seymour Hoffman
[rewrite]Peyser, the same columnist who has taken heat for her articles on topics ranging from weight to race, went on to dismiss medically supported theories that addiction is an "illness." She quoted several doctors and recovery professionals who argue …[/rewrite]
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Is There a Marijuana Addiction?

Question by : Is there a Marijuana addiction?
[rewrite]Is it possible to be addicted to weed? I always thought that it wasn’t so I went ahead and did it everyday for over 10 months. NOw I have a drug test coming up and not smoking is killing me. I don’t know if it’s a coincidence but I have trouble sleeping (and when I do I have dreams and I can’t tell the difference between the dream world and reality) I’ve been very irritable, I’ll go from being tired and sick one hour and wide awake and fine the next. Worst of all, all I want to do is get high!