Question by bostongal: Stepahine Tanner?
I heard that she was addicted to some drug but she recovered. Does she act anymore?

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Answer by Shopaholic Chick
no – they did an interview with her recently on some child stars grown up thing – check www.imdb.com for just about any star you wanna know about

Answer by kjrjekjrje
I read that she is no longer addicted to drugs and she is now pregnant!

For Reformed Addicts, Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death Is Terrifying
In a graphic titled “Extended Abstinence is Predictive of Sustained Recovery,” the National Institute of Drug Abuse says, “After 5 years—if you are sober, you will probably stay that way.” I unconsciously added a “forever” to the end of that sentence …
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Selena Gomez — Secret Rehab Stint For Exhaustion; Disney Starlet Partied With …
And while a rep for Gomez confirmed the treatment to Radar — “Selena voluntarily spent time at Meadows but not for substance abuse,” a spokesperson revealed — a source close to Gomez has revealed that in the months before her stint in rehab, she had …
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LI lacks drug treatment spots, expert tells Suffolk lawmakers
Long Island is not equipped to offer treatment and detoxification to a growing number of heroin addicts, a drug and alcohol addiction expert told Suffolk County lawmakers Thursday. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, executive director of Long Island Council on …
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Vt. gov. to substance abuse treatment program
On Tuesday, Shumlin and state officials rolled out a new program aimed at rehabilitating drug users in Rutland County. The goal of rapid intervention is to identify offenders with multiple past misdemeanor convictions and integrate them into a pre …
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With drug crackdown, LePage favoring enforcement over treatment
The governor's emphasis on arresting and prosecuting drug offenders sets him apart from mainstream trends in public policy, which have begun to tilt toward addiction intervention and treatment as a more effective response. LePage framed his call for a …
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Student drug testing plan tabled
It says researchers “examined the association that perceptions of school climate and drug testing have with the initiation and escalation of substance use in U.S. high school students over a 1-year period.” A sample of 361 high … It cited some …
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Question by Frank N: Why do cops love shooting innocent people and abusing the handicapped?
It’s sad that just like prohibition, our current drug laws only empower criminals and lead to violent crime. Everyone knows cops need to be around to protect us against rapists, killers, robbers etc. But why do cops murder people over a plant that God gave us as a gift? Why do cops enjoy murdering people and going all commando like clowns? Read some of these stories and answer.

http://www.mpp.org/victims/index.jsp?page=3
I’m not saying all plants are healthy, and if you were educated, which you obviously are not, you would know that alcohol and tobacco are infinitely more dangerous than marijuana. That’s a scientific fact.

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Answer by ProUSA2
Which plant are you talking about?? The plants that “gave” us heroin and poisonous mushrooms?

Do you realize there are THOUSANDS of “plants” in this world that are hazardous to your health?

Please don’t tell me you are insinuating that since something is a plant, it’s gotta be good for you!!!!

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If YOU were educated, you would be able to read and understand what I posted. I said nothing about marijuana, alcohol, or tobacco. YOU are the one that mentioned specific plants. I simply made a FACTUAL statement, which you obviously didn’t like because it ruined your entire “God gave us plants therefore they are a gift from God” claim!! But, since you mention it…using your line of logic…tobacco is a plant…it’s gotta be a “gift from God”, huh? Why are you talking about how bad it is for you?

My statement is FACT. If you don’t like it, too bad!!!! Deal with it!!!!

BTW

Alcohol…taken in moderation (1 drink per day)…is actually beneficial to your health. Your “scientific fact” is WRONG!!!

Answer by The Blackhearts
Because they can get away with it with those people. Usually they act a little different around someone that can get in even one lucky punch because they don’t want to have to explain to their buddies they got hit by a perp even if they do beat them have to death afterwards.

SALINE: First meeting for drug abuse task force to be scheduled soon
Others serving on the task force will include: Joel Benedeck, school social worker; Therese Doud, substance abuse coordinator for Washtenaw County Health; Trudy Driscoll, resident and former school board president; Ken Gilmore, senior pastor at …
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Marijuana vs. Alcohol: Which Is Really Worse for Your Health?
Both alcohol consumption and pot smoking can take a toll on the body, showing both short- and long-term health effects, though alcohol has been linked to some 88,000 deaths per year, according to the CDC, while for a number of reasons those associated …
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14 Unhealthiest Things in Your Pharmacy
Also, a new study published in The Journal of Addictive Medicine recently found teens who drink caffeinated energy drinks and shots face a higher risk of substance abuse when it comes to drugs and alcohol. Try This Instead: Save money and … Another …
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Question by Jenn: A job as a drug and alcohol counselor?
Do I have to get some type of degree to become and drug and alcohol counselor or get certified to be one?

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Answer by engakwasdky
Yes and Yes.

As far as degrees go, you will have to get at least a bachelor’s degree in social work or other mental health field (psychology, sociology, etc.). Now, some facilities will hire you with just a bachelor’s degree and give you the title of a “counselor”, but MOST facilities require you to have a master’s degree in mental health counseling, counseling psychology, or social work. And as a word of advice, most places require you to have a master’s degree in social work (MSW) for insurance billing purposes.

Certification depends on where you live, but I believe each state has it’s own board of addictions certification. You may be able to search for the requirements on Google (or I may be able to help if I knew what state you reside in). In many cases, you will be able to obtain employment and work as a counselor while waiting for certification. Some certs will require you to be employed as a counselor for a set number of years so they know you have experience and actually know what you are doing. In other words, certification is not necessarily something you need to do before you start job searching. However, not to confuse you, but if you do get your MSW most counseling agencies require that you have your license to practice as a social worker. This is something that all social workers have the option of doing regardless of the field of social work they are entering (i.e., hospital social work, gerontology, etc.).

Let me know if you have any more questions! The field of drug/alcohol dependency is rapidly growing, so counselors are in high demand!

The realities of being the other woman
Meanwhile, I received “just checking on you” calls during the day and drive-by quickies en route to errands or picking up his child. “The relationship may have some benefits, but not for long,” explained licensed drug and alcohol abuse counselor Sothia …
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Drug Court Saves Taxpayers .7 Million in Payne & Logan Counties
"We're working toward that certification, in addition to the substance abuse certification we already have, which will enable our counselors to better treat the clients we're serving," Bagwell said. Currently the average age of participants in … For …
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Council approves Main Street Inn rehab rezoning
The change approved by council will allow a residential center for the treatment of drug and alcohol dependency, as well as the mental-health needs of nonviolent patients admitted voluntarily. The facility is not allowed to treat … It will not serve …
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Alcohol & Drug Rehab Kenosha Launches Center to Battle Substance Abuse …
Eugene, OR (PRWEB) February 06, 2014. A Kenosha alcohol and drug rehab center is announcing that it is opening its doors to help adults and adolescents fight back against their alcohol and drug addiction through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers.
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Alcohol & Drug Rehab Chicago Launches Effort to Reduce Statistics on …
Call (773) 313-3019 for a free appointment. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 06, 2014. A Chicago alcohol and drug rehab center is announcing that it has launched an effort toward reducing prescription drug abuse through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers.
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Ex-bulimic Demi Lovato talks smoking pot with Joe Jonas, drug abuse and rehab
Demi Lovato is doing well three years after going to rehab for drug and alcohol addiction, she told E! Feb. 3. Looking back, Lovato is grateful that rehab saved her life, and helped her realize she had to change if she wanted to live. "I don't think …
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Selena Gomez, who has lupus, denies rehab was for drug or alcohol addiction
Selena Gomez secretly checked into rehab for two weeks in January, but it wasn't for alcohol or drug abuse. "Selena voluntarily spent time at Meadows, but not for substance abuse," her rep told People Feb. 5. Gomez was treated at Dawn at the Meadows …
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Selena Gomez comes clean: I spent two weeks in rehab but not for substance …
In a shock admission, the 21-year-old former Disney star confirmed she slinked off to the Dawn at The Meadows recovery centre in Arizona last month for two weeks but insisted she didn't have a substance abuse problem. Her team revealed the news in a …
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Selena Gomez Snuck In A Quick Trip To Rehab Last Month
Though her representatives claimed Selena's stint at the Meadows was "not for substance abuse," a source told Radar she had been "experimenting" with marijuana and prescription drugs including Ambien and Xanax. Friends and family reportedly urged her …
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