Racist attacker is now washing feet at treatment base
A FORMER drug addict who launched a racial attack has been washing the feet of a man from a minority group in a Nottingham treatment centre. A court heard that Stephen … He washed his feet as an act of voluntary service. These things have been done …
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Editorial: Improved but Not Expanded; Mixed News on NH Medicaid
As part of the Affordable Care Act, the federal government has offered to pay the entire cost of expanding coverage to people who earn up to 138 percent of the poverty level — about $ 16,000 for a single adult — for the first three years, with the …
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Question by : How do I tell my parents that I didn’t pass any of my classes this semester?
For reference, I am a junior at a commuter college and decided to take all of my classes online this semester. The lack of structure and freedom was really, REALLY bad for a procrastinator like me, and I wasn’t self-disciplined enough to keep myself on track.
I feel horrible that I’ve let myself and my parents down, but I intend on finishing college and doing infinitely better next semester. How do I tell them all of this in a coherent way?

Best answer:

Answer by Pink
Just tell them

Answer by Bushy Biggons
You accidentally leave this web page open for them to see!
Seriously, that’d work better than anything else… Just make sure your display name is your real name so they don’t go ‘oh that bad kid’, I know my daughter/son would do better *sees results* WTF!!!! :@

That is all.

Help for mentally ill drug addicts
The B.C. government has released a plan to help some of the most difficult patients to support, those with both a mental illness and a severe drug addiction. Health Minister Terry Lake announced the $ 20 million program that includes a new psychiatric …
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Rob Ford: A drug consumer who supports prohibition
In 2005, Ford was a loud and vocal opponent of that Toronto Drug Strategy, which included a recommendation that the city support federal legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use. Ford, six years earlier, was …
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Question by AverageJoe: Tell me your opinion about the following: Prostitute, Porn Star, Stripper, Swinger,Promiscuous one,porn addict

Best answer:

Answer by ramblin’ robert
“Whatever gets you through the night, it’s alright, it’s alright”
J. Lennon

Answer by mzthang
They all live in my neighborhood and they are very decent citizens.

Area Drug Enforcers Brace for Heroin Return
We see the younger males that are usually drawn to heroin right now, really the high school and college aged population," said Debbie Loudermilk, the director of outpatient services for the Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services. Loudermilk said …
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Challenging the drug war lies
With no apologies, Hart takes on the racist "war on drugs" and challenges the hysteria and junk science that is used to pressure politicians to pass draconian drug laws and turn the public against drug users and dealers. As a researcher, Hart marshals …
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Powerful painkiller without abuse protections approved using controversial …
Despite recommendations by its own advisers, the US Food and Drug Administration approved last month a powerful new opioid painkiller without abuse-deterrent ingredients and tested through favorable methods. In addition, the first hydrocodone-only …
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Question by Shabu Shabu: Do I have to be in Drug Counselling my whole life?
45 years ago my dad let me take a sip of his beer. About 8 years ago the government found out.

I have been in Court-Ordered Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous classes ever since. I’ve never tried drugs, and have not had beer since that incident in the 1960’s! I’m a coffee drinker and a book worm. Alcohol makes you stupid and I never drank it.

These classes are really annoying. I have to take 24 hours of classes a week. Three for each, three times a week, and half-time on weekends. Everything I do, I am accused of “relapsing” and getting put back in a hospital or jail! My “sponsor” is a crack-head and thinks anytime I do ANYTHING it’s because of my “addiction” or my “disease”.

A “disease” I got as a kid, that sadly, there is no cure for. No pill to cure.

I am also forced to do 2-4 prayers to Jesus at every meeting. Even though I am not Christian. I was told “Your higher power can be anything you want. Even an ashtray if you want, but Jesus is the highest Power!”

This is all really distressing me and my life to where I’m starting to seriously think about drinking! Will I have to take these classes forever?? Or can I somehow get my life back? Shouldn’t my dad be responsible for giving me alcohol? It’s not my fault! I don’t feel diseased. But they say that’s the denial of the illness talking….

Any advice? Thank you…

Best answer:

Answer by Mollie
Is this a joke? There is no place on earth the government would require someone to pray to Jesus.

Answer by D
Mollie, it’s no joke. Court programs routinely require people to attend AA/NA meetings, which are self-described “spiritual, not religious” despite being based on Christian ritual, prayer, and dogma.
Larger cities have been fought by enough attorneys that they automatically acquiesce on the issue.

When gently pushed on the issue, my little town allowed me secular alternatives.

Tiffany, I’ve been in a court ordered program, but my irresponsibility is what put me there. Man was I mad, and initially struggled in outrage over the matter. It only made matters more difficult.

Crack cocaine: How addictive is it?
It's been commonly accepted that crack is more addictive than other drugs, but addictions researchers and drug counsellors say it's hard to compare the addictiveness of specific substances because drug-taking is a highly individual experience. Is it …
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Guelph drug court marks milestone of success
The Monday drug court offers a life-altering turnaround chance for drug users. It involves close monitoring for drug use, regular urine analysis and counselling, as well as weekly progress reviews with Douglas. The 12- to 18-month program, which began …
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Addiction counsellor sees troubling signs in Ford's behaviour
He makes light of it and he does not take this seriously,” said addiction counsellor Mark Elliot, who also hosts a weekend radio show on addiction. “If he was to say, 'OK, I'm going to submit myself to drug tests, I'm going to take a leave of absence …
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Oregon Lottery: Gamblers hooked on slot machines leave a trail of debt …
He was 28, making a solid living, Hatefi tells a group of about 20 family members, counselors and recovering addicts who have gathered in a small room at a Salem addiction clinic on a balmy fall day. “He lost his hope,” Hatefi says, dissolving into tears.
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Former counselor denies sex charges
CHARLES — A one-time substance abuse counselor who worked at the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles pleaded not guilty Thursday to four counts of custodial sexual misconduct involving a juvenile male detainee. Alexa Rubin, 25, of Aurora, denied the …
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Drug Treatment Court: Forced Medical Care and Behavior Modification
The National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the National Drug Court Institute claim that drug treatment courts are the answer to reducing recidivism within the prison system. Although supporters praise the drug treatment court movement, it …
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