Heroin on the NHS – Part 2 of 3
Heroin on the NHS – Part 2 of 3 – Dr Clive Froggatt, Margaret Thatcher’s advisor on NHS reform and a former secret heroin addict, was forced to resign from his advisory role when he was disco…
How the "Crack Baby" Scare Armed the Pro-Life Cause
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The case against Alicia Beltran, a 28-year-old pregnant woman who was arrested this summer when she told doctors about a former drug problem (which she had dealt with on her own at least six months before conceiving), was dropped Monday, according to a …
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‘What Do You Know…about Mental Illness?’.wmv
‘What do you know…about mental illness?’.wmv – Nearly one in two Australians will suffer from a mental illness in their lifetime and yet few really understand the facts. To coincide with Mental Health Wee…
Notes from the mayor
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This is a group of volunteers who work to meet the needs of foster children and other children under the care of DCS caseworkers. According to Commissioner Henry, the biggest problem in society today is the out-of-control drug culture, which he says …
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Breaking Marijuana’s Mental Addiction.
Breaking Marijuana’s mental addiction. – Videos when you wake up.
ANN ARBOR: UM study finds 1 in 10 older teens misuse prescription painkillers …
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ANN ARBOR — With prescription drug abuse at epidemic levels nationwide, and overdoses killing more people than auto accidents in many states, a new University of Michigan study provides striking new data about the misuse of potent prescription …
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Treatment Center in California
Treatment Center In California – http://californiaaddictionnetwork.com/ -With our assistance, many individuals have successfully rebuilt their lives and stayed focused on their goal of stayi…
Drug Rehab Center Lancaster Now Offers More Substance Abuse Treatment …
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Drug Rehab Center Lancaster Now Offers More Substance Abuse Treatment Options. Drug Rehab Center Lancaster has begun to offer even more drug and alcohol addiction treatment program options, created to appeal to anyone hesitant to attend rehab.
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12 News January 30, 2013
12 News January 30, 2013 – NEWS— 0:37 Closer Look at Boston Scientific Cuts 2:16 Immigration Reform Rally 3:12Help for Veterans at Hennepin Tech 4:04 Drug Abuse Forum in Plymouth …
Gazette opinion: Court supports veterans' battle for sobriety
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The room was packed with Yellowstone County Veterans Treatment Court participants — 27 veteran soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen. A 28th veteran applied to the court Wednesday, a Navy veteran charged with burglary and drug possession. So far, no …
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What Might Make a Person Go to Extremes to Cope With Emotions?
Question by : What might make a person go to extremes to cope with emotions?
Often when I’m overwhelmed by emotions or stress, I go to extremes to deal with it. I’ve struggled with bulimia, drug abuse, over drinking, over-spending when I shop to feel better, and casual sex with random guys (online and in person). I have a family history of bipolar disorder, but I do not have it. When I do those things, it’s not mania. It’s just my reaction to stress and unpleasant emotions. From a psychological perspective, what are some common (or uncommon) reasons people go to extremes?