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NIDA's drug abuse information for teens goes mobile
To reach adults with limited literacy skills, NIDA's Easy-to-Read website now includes Spanish-language versions of its Drug Facts pages; its What is Addiction? section; as well as two easy to understand videos explaining the science behind drug addiction.
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COMMENTARY: DEA is stopping drug flow
Facts: Loosening laws and going down the dangerous path toward decriminalization will lead to increased drug use, violence, crime, motorists driving on drugs and many other ripple effects related to drug abuse. The societal costs of drug abuse and …
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21 members of Arizona National Guard indicted
The articles documented a systemic patchwork of criminal and unethical conduct that included sexual abuse, embezzlement, drug-dealing, fraternization, cronyism and failure to discipline. The newspaper findings were corroborated in May by a Pentagon …
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With Addiction, Breaking A Habit Means Resisting A Reflex
"It's a reflex. They don't have to think about it," O'Brien tells Weekend Edition host Rachel Martin. There have been many advances in treatment, he says, including medication that can minimize the euphoria an alcoholic feels when drinking. But O'Brien …
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Smith will seek treatment for substance abuse, miss Rams game
SAN FRANCISCO — All-Pro outside linebacker Aldon Smith will be out indefinitely as he seeks treatment for substance abuse, sources said. Smith, the 49ers' MVP last season, will not play Thursday night against the St. Louis Rams. He issued the …
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Question by Shell Laylee: What kind of physician should I see about a Vicodin addiction?
I’m a 22 year old female trying to kick a 2 year long vicodin addiction. I’m not sure what kind of physician to see or where to go. There are outpatient clinics that specialize in addiction and I also have a psychiatrist but both of whom are unable to see me for another month. Is there any way that a family practitioner or a pain specialist could help me out? If so, how do u think they would go about treatment? Any advice is appreciated,
much love

Best answer:

Answer by 5th Horseman
I think rehab would be right up your alley.

Answer by Murf
See if there are any Narcotics Anonymous meetings in your area. They should be able to help.

EPD investigating k drug treatment embezzlement; County service provider …
In addition to providing transitional housing through the Serenity Inn, the organization treats another 100 or so people through three residential facilities, which offer longer term drug and alcohol treatment programs. The longer term stays range from …
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Corey Feldman's book details sexual abuse of the two Coreys
“That knowledge has been exceedingly difficult to live with, knowing that I helped influence his drug use and, ultimately, unwittingly contributed to my best friend's demise.” Corey Feldman (left) and Corey Haim in 1989's 'Dream a Little Dream.
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Photos: 11 community stories you should care about (Oct. 18)
She had an eating disorder and was struggling with drug and alcohol abuse, on top of having suffered repeated incidents of molestation and sexual and physical abuse. That was also the … “Dear Reader,” she begins the book, “What good am I if I am quiet?”.
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Pulse of the People: Get more involved with community police
Along with aforementioned exceptional police work, we recently saw the successful arrest of two major players in the local drug trade and the seizure of over 100 grams of crack cocaine. This effort deprived the alleged dealers of over $ 11,000 cash in …
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Question by Janet V: 3 year ban for drug addiction Juarez consulate – Proof of rehabilitation?
Where does it say “specifically” that an applicant must provide “proof of rehabilitation” once a 3 year ban for drug use is up? I would like to find this law and/or requirement.

Best answer:

Answer by bobby
ask your pb officer

Answer by Schmegicky
You can find it under INA 212 “Inadmissibility” Sections.

A drug user is inadmissible. When they take blood at the medical center they test for illicit drug use. 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) is the section.

I have even heard of it happening that they might give the chest x-ray (for tuberculosis) on one day and then send the alien back to give a blood test on the next day.

The immigration laws are written in such a way to place the burden of proof on the INDIVIDUAL, not the government. That is, if they find recreational drugs in someone’s system, then that person has the responsibility to prove to the consulate that they no longer use drugs. Merely, not being stupid enough the second time around not to use recreational drugs before a blood test may not be enough to convince the consular authorities that rehabilitation has occurred.

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Excellent Fred, pointing out also the Foreign Affairs Manual section. However, this section doesn’t include the word “rehabilitated”. It has been noted that some consular officers often ask for more than simple abstinence from recreational drugs during the review period.

Members of the recreational drug-taking public are simply concerned that these procedures are not simply invented on the fly by the consular officers.

Dollars to DS-230’s, our asker’s next question will be what is considered acceptable proof of rehabilitation. It would be helpful to know what a majority of consular officers consider to be adequate proof of rehabilitation. Does it depend on the drug and level of addiction?

I’ll vote for your answer if you would be so kind as to provide some further general insight.

Learn More About Drug and Alcohol Addict Rehabilitation from Rehab Addict
Chico, CA — (SBWIRE) — 10/18/2013 — The problems related to the rehabilitation of drug and alcohol addicts usually affect their families and may lead to severe consequences. The family members, partners or friends who wish to collect details about …
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