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Hoffman Among Thousands of Addiction Victims

Hoffman among thousands of addiction victims
His death, which came after a long period of sobriety that ended last year, “epitomizes the tragedy of drug addiction in our society,” said Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Here you have an extraordinarily talented actor …
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How Do You Afford Out Patient Rehab?

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Question by Lord Zane Vorhis: How do you afford out patient rehab?
Close friend of mine is a drug addict, he can’t afford to take time off work and the money he makes goes towards bills. How can out patient rehab become affordable? Do they have payment plans?… Continue reading

Is My Workout Plan Ok? PLEASE HELP!?

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Question by Philllll: Is my workout plan ok? PLEASE HELP!?
I am 19, 5’8 172lbs, going to the gym 3 times a week working triceps, biceps, chest, back, abs, shoulders, and occasionally legs. I take creatine before workouts and on non workout days, and whey protein after workouts… Continue reading

Philip Seymour Hoffman Dies at 46; Oscar-Winning Actor

Philip Seymour Hoffman dies at 46; Oscar-winning actor
The work brought him four Academy Award nominations, three Tony nominations and an Emmy nod, not to mention critics association accolades. "He gave … He publicly acknowledged that he had undergone treatment for substance abuse problems.
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Being a Light Weight When Smoking Weed Good Thing or Bad Thing?

Question by Jay: being a light weight when smoking weed good thing or bad thing?
Is being a light weight when smoking weed a good thing or bad thing because i know it can be a good thing because you don’t need much weed to get you high… Continue reading

What Drug Is More Addictive? Crack, Heroin or Meths?

Question by dave: What drug is more addictive? Crack, Heroin or Meths?
What drug gives the biggest initial buzz or feeling?

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Answer by J.Faber
heroin is known to be one of the most addictive things out there. then it would be meth, and then crack. crack just gives… Continue reading

SALINE: First Meeting for Drug Abuse Task Force to Be Scheduled Soon

SALINE: First meeting for drug abuse task force to be scheduled soon
Nagpal has extensive background in personal therapy and substance abuse treatment, elements that will very likely be critical to the group's work. “I'm a licensed provider of substance abuse services,” said Nagpal, “and all of our programs are… Continue reading

What Is the Drug Dabrafenib; Does It Treat Cancer?

Question by Kevin7: What is the drug dabrafenib; does it treat cancer?
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Answer by Tarkarri
It has been shown to be useful in treating metastatic melanoma.

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Treat Lawmakers Like They Treat the Poor

Treat lawmakers like they treat the poor
The case at hand: this week's overwhelming vote by the House to require recipients of welfare assistance for children to be screened for drug abuse, under pain of having benefits withheld – from the kids, not the offenders. As a sweetener, Rep …… Continue reading

Report From Solicitor Stumbo Shows Jury Trials Have Increased Dramatically

Report from Solicitor Stumbo shows jury trials have increased dramatically
Two classes of juvenile arbitrators were trained and certified in 2013. Stumbo's drug court program is an intense treatment program lasting between 18 months and three years for “drug addicts” who have cases pending in the eighth circuit. The program… Continue reading