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Women openly smoke crack cocaine on the bus
"I would hope that the two people abusing the drugs would be brought to justice along with the dealers who ply this filth," added Mr Cosgrave. The drug can cause damage and addiction in people who only inhale it passively. Crack cocaine gets its name …
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Study: Drinking Problem? Smartphone Apps Can Help You Quit
If you think about this one, it sort of makes sense — in an era where many of us would rather give up sex than our cell phones, if our beloved devices discourage us from our addictions and bad habits, we just might listen. And research now supports …
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Question by Emily: Where can I find a good drug (crack cocaine) rehabilitation place in Illinois or in Florida?
My cousin has a serious addiction to crack cocaine. It has come to the time where she needs rehabilitation. She lives in Florida but has family in Illinois. Does anyone know of a good rehabilitation place (in-patient) in Florida or in Illinois where she can go for treatment? Thank you.

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Answer by TheCandyMan
Send her to Tijuana, Mexico !

Answer by Paula Nicolai
Try to bring her to one of florida rehab so that she will be able to recover. My source below is a good rehab where your cousin could really find a help for her to sober.

Michigan Senate OKs welfare drug testing program
Refusing to participate, or failing a second drug test during treatment, would disqualify the individual from the cash assistance program for at least six months. Supporters say the legislation would … They're hungry in this state. We have to feed …
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Question by sophieleone: Medical Marijuana?
Please tell me five arguments why medical marijuana should be legalized.

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Answer by Delta D
Cancer
MS
Aids
Lupus
Migraines

Answer by yo
do your own homework!

Burglar fell asleep after breaking into golf club, court told
He pleaded guilty to all the offences, telling gardaí they were “an act of desperation” committed in the throes of his addiction to heroin and crack cocaine. Keogh of Russell View in Tallaght, was described in court as “a deep thinker and a highly …
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Mallinckrodt plc Receives FDA Approval For XARTEMIS XR (oxycodone …
DUBLIN, Ireland I March 12, 2014 I Mallinckrodt plc (NYSE: MNK) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved XARTEMIS™ XR (oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen) Extended-Release Tablets (CII), previously …
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Question by xSweetiex07: Questionnaire about psychology of drug addiction/recovery?
I am doing a service learning project, and my mom is an active member of Narcotics Anonymous, so I thought I could ask her friends (that are in the program) some questions about their recovery. I need help thinking of questions to ask and how I would be able to tie them into the psychology aspect of my class. Thanks.

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Answer by Twickd
You can ask them, when they are tempted to use once again, what emotions/thoughts brought them to that urge? This goes with psychology as most recovering drug addicts will feel the need to use, when they become “bored” are around others who use, think of old times when they used, are depressed…there are many different reasons. BUT asking this to a group of recovering addicts will definitely give you some good resources for your project.    Read more...

Canadian NGO Installs First-Ever Crack Pipe Vending Machines
In installing the first-ever crack pipe vending machines, Canadian NGO the Portland Hotel Society has continued to promote Vancouver's continued vigilance in helping stop the spread of infection and disease throughout the addicted population. However …
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Highway stop leads to drug distribution charge
The cocaine weighed out to 7 grams, and police charged Jones with intent to distribute because a search of the car found no crack pipes and because his build and the condition of his teeth, lips and clothes led McNally to believe he was not an addict.
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After 75 Years of Alcoholics Anonymous, It's Time to Admit We Have a Problem
Contrary to popular belief, most people recover from their addictions without any treatment—professional or self-help—regardless of whether the drug involved is alcohol, crack, methamphetamine, heroin, or cigarettes. One of the largest studies of …
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The 1300 km commute (Part 1: The people)
It was a new experience for Wells, whose only previous job was part-time work at Shoppers Drug Mart doing shipping and receiving. He explains he was nervous and not sure what to expect …. The 44-year-old former federal meat inspector was recruited to …
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Westchester, Rockland survey homeless groups
Andy Kohlbrenner / File/The Journal News. ADVERTISEMENT. Andy Kohlbrenner scoured the back corridors on the fourth floor of the Palisades Center, searching for flattened cardboard boxes, shopping carts, cigarette butts, vomit — any evidence someone …
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