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Are African American Generally Violent and Aggressive Law Breakers?

Question by Dewey: Are African American generally violent and aggressive law breakers?
The National Institute of Drug Abuse estimated that while 12 percent of drug users are black, they make up nearly 50 percent of all drug possession arrests in the U.S.

If this is true then at least 50% of black here in Y!! Boxing is drug user and pushers just like their idol mayweather family! Can you name some of them?

http://www.peace.ca/truthaboutblackcrime.htm

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Job as Rehab Counselor / Qualifying as a Substance Abuse Professional?

Question by B!: Job as Rehab Counselor / Qualifying as a Substance Abuse Professional?
I’m a psychology major at school, going into my last leg of undergrad schooling. I’ve known for a long time that I want to work with drug abuse/rehabilitation (my brother is a recovered heroin addict), and I was curious:

What is required to get a job as a rehab counselor and is the pay alright? Are there any other jobs you can recommend for a psych student who wants to work in this field?

Also, what goes into qualifying as a substance abuse professional?

Is a Video Game Addiction the Same as a Drug Addiction?

Question by I’m Mr. Right and I approve this message: Is a video game addiction the same as a drug addiction?
I don’t know why, but i hear that their are treatments for video game addictions and I also hear a lot about people who can’t stop are addicted…

So is it the same as having a drug addiction?

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Answer by Sassy
i think so

in my eyes it could be
but not as dangerous as drugs
cuz it cant kill you

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Subtle Hallmarks of Psychiatric Illness Can Reveal Themselves Even Remotely

Subtle Hallmarks of Psychiatric Illness Can Reveal Themselves Even Remotely

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The research was supported by grants to Montague from the Wellcome Trust, the Kane Family Foundation, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the National Institute on Aging, as well as funding to Ray and …
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What Social and Personal Factors Induce Millions of People to Abuse Drugs and Alcohol?

Question by joker_vs_joker: What social and personal factors induce millions of people to abuse drugs and alcohol?
What social and personal factors induce millions of people to abuse drugs and alcohol despite all the publicity regarding the negative effects of drug abuse?

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Answer by larry o
drugs and alcohol provide a temporary escape from reality and sometimes that helps. especially since reality has gotten a lot more harsh lately than it ever was before. no one considers the negative affects b/c they think that their use of drugs is temporary and they can stop when they feel better. they’re usually wrong.

How Will I Find a Drug Rehab and Information Center in Uvalde, Texas?

Question by DANIELLE H: How will I find a drug rehab and information center in Uvalde, Texas?
Our community will be launching an awareness campaign program against illegal drug use and other related issues. I am tasked to gather information and data which we can use in our seminars.

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Answer by James Watkin
Use the yahoo search engine and find the Uvalde community center or chamber of commerce and ask them

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