Causes for Teen Substance Abuse

Causes for Teen Substance Abuse – Substance abuse brings great effect on health. A video is made by http://sandiegoteentherapists.com/ focussing on the various types of teen substance abuse i…

Heroin use cause of 7 QA's deaths

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"With the extensive effort made in the reduction of availability of prescription drugs, heroin use is on the rise. It's cheap, available, widespread and potent. You do it one time and you may be dead." Dr. Joseph A. Ciotola, Queen Anne's County health …
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We should stop punishing addicted people for being addicted

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Earlier this month, a BBC news magazine report explored a new, controversial drug law in Australia's Northern Territory targeting alcohol problems among aboriginal people. In short, the new law entails that problem drinkers can be forced into treatment.
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Why is the Female Prisoner Population Skyrocketing?

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While the need for drug treatment is apparent, the issues which lead to the drug use also have to be addressed. These women need extensive mental health counseling, education and job training, just to name a few. The availability of programs is far …
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