drug abuse

Why Is Alcohol Legal but Most Drugs Aren’t?

Question by : Why is alcohol legal but most drugs aren’t?
I personally enjoy marijuana and MDMA on occasion. I have not tried any other drugs, so I am only going to talk about these two since I know the most about them. Here are some facts.

Alcohol is physically addictive and frequent and excessive drinking can create a physical dependency. Marijuana and MDMA are not addictive and no physical dependency is possible.

Alcohol abuse makes people violent and can lead to abuse, rape, etc. Marijuana users like to sit at home, watch movies, and eat snacks (not harmful to anyone!). MDMA users like to dance a lot and hug inanimate objects (also not harmful to anyone!)

86779.1kg of Cannabis Destroyed in Akure

86779.1kg Of Cannabis Destroyed In Akure

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The command seized 51,092.95kg of cannabis from drug barons and counselled 65 persons with drug abuse problem. … Giade noted that statistics of destroyed drug exhibits in the State is a wakeup call for stakeholders to further intensify control efforts.
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Prescription Drug Abuse Increases on US Campuses

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Statistics show that prescription drug abuse is a national problem. Officials from multiple government agencies have said they are working to curtail the increasing problem through education, budget cuts and additional programs in states across the nation.
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Teen Treatment Center?

Question by Sydney: Teen treatment center?
Is there any treatment centers for teenagers with depression and other problems like that?

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Answer by [email protected]
I know that many treatment centers that focus on drug abuse look at all of
the related issues as well.
Good luck

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Narconon Freedom Center Kicks Off National Physical Fitness Month

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Narconon Freedom Center drug rehab program kicks off their annual campaign for National Physical Fitness and Sports month in May. (PRWEB) April 25, 2014. May is National Physical Fitness Month, a time for the whole country to recognize the vital role …
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I’m Making a Dare (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Poster and Need Ideas?

Question by emptybliss76: I’m making a dare (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) poster and need ideas?
My 5th grade DARE officer told us there was a poster contest and that the three winners from each class will get a prize and their name announced at graduation. I need a good idea to enter the contest. It has to be easy to look at, and i can use computer generated pictures, pictures from magizines, or draw them myself. It has to contain a few facts on drugs. Oh, and it has to be do by April 24th.

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Drug Misses Mark, but May Do Some Good in Diabetic Nephropathy

Drug Misses Mark, but May Do Some Good in Diabetic Nephropathy

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LAS VEGAS — Although it missed its primary endpoint, a phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor may have some effects in diabetic nephropathy, researchers reported here. In a multicenter, randomized controlled … To see if the drug has wider use in diabetic …
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Tennessee Bill Could Send Addicted Moms To Jail

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I Want to Work in a Addiction Treatment Center?

Question by Mark S: I want to work in a addiction treatment center?
I only have a GED what must I do to get a job at a treatment center for drugs and alcohol. I was an addict and now have 12 years clean and want to work as an addiction concealer doing classes and give assessments so I need collage but don’t know what courses to take here in washington state

Best answer:

Answer by Steve
I believe there is a certificate program for drug and alcohol counseling. Make an appointment with a counselor at a local community college and get info on the track you need to take.