Counties Applaud Heroin Antidote Bill Passed in the Senate
“Battling herion addiction is more than a public safety concern. It is a public health imperative and a mental health crisis. There are too many young people today finding themselves in the grips of addiction and we need to take whatever action we can …
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Regional briefs, April 1, 2014
The altercation occurred when his son, John Patrick Henehan, tried to intervene in a drunken argument between his parents. When police … During his arrest, Christopher Henehan said his son was the aggressor and called him a drug addict. Pittston …
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Father-son fight leads to bite
The altercation occurred when his son, John Patrick Henehan, tried to intervene in a drunken argument between his parents. When police … During his arrest, Christopher Henehan said his son was the aggressor and called him a drug addict. We welcome …
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Question by : I think I love my girlfriend too much?
Me and my girl have been going out for almost 3 years and she means the world to me. Over the last year though we have gone through a lot… i went away to university and since shes a year younger than me she stayed at home to finish her last year of high school. while i was away we got in a lot of fights but it was mostly because we missed each other so much and we were mad that we were apart from each other. i also got pissed when she went out which i know is wrong but i cant stand the thought of other guys hitting on her or even talking to her or risking anything coming between us. anyways i finally got back from university and things got really crazy… i know i have a jealousy problem and when she went out one night with one of her guy friends we got in a huge fight and the cops ended up issuing a restraining order. we still see each other because neither of us agrees with the court order but now whenever we have sex and we finish she gets really distant and turns her back after and doesnt like when i touch her or come near her. i know that she still loves me and she tells me that every day and that she never wants to break up and i feel the same way. but when we are forced to be apart from each other (which we are sometimes due to the restraining order… her parents would not allow us to see each other) i cant even function. i love her so much that it is destructive to our relationship. what do i do?

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Answer by Ryan
Wow that sounds psycho.

In an attempt to give some serious feedback… you should NEVER, NEVER…. NEVER throw your identity out the window when with another person. Don’t lose your sense of self, that’s begging for these types of insecurity issues.

Answer by Kirino
Research “Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous” on the web and find a newcomers meeting. It’s not people in trench coats! It’s a common addiction and very much like when your girlfriend becomes a “drug” and you act insane to try to get a fix. They are very understanding and supportive people who can all relate to what you’re going through. I run a local group myself and it’s been very helpful for me. I recommend you try at least 3 meetings before you decide if it’s of help to you. Good luck!

GE recalls hundreds of baby 'warmers' in China over safety fears
GE Healthcare recalled 223 of the U.S.-produced warmers after uncovering a potential safety issue that could restrict oxygen supply to the child, the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) said in a statement on Tuesday. … "At the end, poor and …
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Q&A: Can sleeping pills be used long-term?
A: About 8 million adults turn to prescription sleeping pills every month, according to a study published last year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And these medications all have flaws. sleep cycle … There are concerns with the Z …
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Question by James M: Should I speak up to my “PROFESSOR”?
I am taking a course in substance abuse, as part of a Masters Program in Social Work. The professor usually teaches EX-ADDICTS who want to become counselors. He is a Black Muslim about 60 years old and claims to hold a Ph.D……spelled PHD for some reason. The problem is:::::::: he is CONSTANTLY coming out with B.S………example Cocaine is really a DEPRESSANT ect……AA meetings were ILLEGAL in 1984. Marijuana is NOT a chemical……..SEMANTICS OK! ………also crap about PROTRACTED withdrawal means DETOX……it means PROLONGED!!!! and MANY MANY MANY MORE…………..When he doesn’t know the answer he just makes some crap up………..it makes me so MADDDDDDDDD I don’t want to OFFEND him, nor do I want to alienate myself from his “followers” (mostly uneducated people who sit there for the CASAC) but,,,,,,,frankly it pisses me off !!!!!! Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Eri…..thanks…..I would LOVE it if others would say something as well. I may do what you say. So far BEST ANSWER
Why do you all assume I am NOT BLACK?

I AM actually
Rick>>, that is just ONE of MANY……such as Schizophrenia “IS” multiple personality disorder!! That is exactly what the IGNORANT think; that schizophrenia means SPLIT PERSONALITY……it Doesn’t MPD is a completely different disorder as listed in the DSM IV R………aslo saying that Cocaine is NOT a stimulant; I can go ON and ON……..actually I am of Mixed Race Black Italian Latino and Anglo………and my FAVORITE professor is BLACK so forget the whole Racism thing……..he is an overage Black Muslim who doesn’t speak ARABIC…..like MOST black Muslims who can barely speak a word nor even no about the Muslim culture..in fact he has said that Muslims never call Allah “GOD) do I make myself clear???????

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Answer by eri
Go talk to the dean about your concerns. Try not to come across as mad or racist – just tell him you don’t think he’s qualified to teach the course and cite a few examples.

Answer by Rick
Well if you over think it; True facts about marijuana and other drugs were misleading until the late 90’s. So if he is 60ish maybe hes just out of the times? And some teachers arn’t exactly the smartest people in the world.

Judge says du Pont heir 'will not fare well' in prison
Some also said her view that treatment was a better idea than prison is a justification typically used when sentencing drug addicts, not child rapists. Richards' 2009 rape case became public this month after attorneys for his ex-wife Tracy filed a …
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Woman arrested on warrant after reporting friend's drug overdose to city police
Woman arrested on warrant after reporting friend's drug overdose to city police. Story · Comments (10) …. Hilljack Posts: 220. And you choose to ignore facts Lance D. You obviously don't understand what all laws she was breaking. Don't blame the …
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Advocates urge Senate to reject forced treatment provision in Rep. Murphy's bill
The facts show that involuntary outpatient commitment is not effective, involves high costs with minimal returns, is not likely to reduce violence, and that there are more effective alternatives. … "This legislation will have a devastating impact on …
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Question by Sunrayye: Caught: Drug counciling, what will they do with me?
So I’m 16 and my mom recently found out that I smoke marijuana. She doesn’t have any tolerance for drugs so of course she is going to do something about it. She figures something must be wrong with me.

A little background on me: I am an honor roll student, never gotten a detention or anything like that, never get in trouble. I don’t come from a broken home, I’m not depressed, and nothing is bothering me. I have a good life. Also, me and her have a close relationship.

I do it simply because I like it.

She doesn’t have the specifics figured out yet, but I overheard her saying something about Drug Counseling, along with similar things in Google history.

What do you suppose they would say/do to someone like me?
“Drug diversion”…So they are going to try to divert me from it? I don’t see that possible…I wont argue or anything though because that will give them more fuel to work with. I’ll listen to what they have to say but I just don’t think they are going to be able to change my mind because I’ve heard/read it all before.

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Answer by davidosterberg1
The laws are for your protection. The fact that you’re 16 and “do it because you like it” is the reason the laws were enacted in the first place. You have a lot going for you. Don’t throw it all away.

Answer by wrichard1
Hello, this is going to be a big problem in your life. First and foremost this drug will make you forget a lot it bascally works on relaxing the muscles then to do that it relaxes the brain. You will eventually start getting shiftless in memory and body movement.
Furthurmore, once this dependecy is not around you will graduate to a different drug, which will also be habit forming. It could be cocaine, ecstacy, or etc.

Drug diversion is the help you would need and that is the only hope for you.
I wish you could see what I have seen while traveling around the country of the effect of drugs and it is devastating.

Sand Point aims to move beyond banishing drug dealers to curb rampant drug …
Heroin and meth have plagued Sand Point for about five years, residents say, and the volatile scene at the airport acted as a catalyst for locals to step up and try to stomp out substance abuse. Enter Reclaim Alaska, a nonprofit startup with the goal …
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Cutler's Corner: The many facets of substance abuse
It was a stark reminder of the cost many families and communities pay in the name of addiction. Substance abuse doesn't discriminate. It doesn't care if you live in a small town with good schools, a caring community and a nice family. It's happening …
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