A Drug Addict’s Story Overcoming Substance Abuse – “Storyteller”

A Drug Addict’s Story Overcoming Substance Abuse – “Storyteller” – Testimonial by “a drug addict” and how she overcame her substance abuse challenges. From a CD by the people at “withoutreservations” on the internet, helping…

Sharyland ISD prepares for first round of random drug testing

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Dr. Richter said the program is a pro-active measure to help students who use drugs. In the past, students caught with … To prevent further drug use, the student will also be required to take a 4-hour drug abuse counseling course. "Instead of …
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COMMENTARY: DEA is stopping drug flow

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… year are diverted into drug treatment rather than jailed. In 2012, the federal government spent $ 10 billion on prevention and treatment programs — that's more than enforcement, incarceration, interdiction and international drug control programs …
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Businessman says addiction nearly ruined relationship

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But of the 21 million illicit drug users ages 18 or older, nearly 70 percent were working a full- or part-time job, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. About 65 … The next day he called Talbot Recovery and enrolled in a treatment …
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Montana Meth Project launches prescription abuse campaign

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By applying successful strategies used by the Meth Project to connect with teens and their families, leaders of the new effort hope to raise awareness, start conversations and provoke action to stem prescription drug abuse among teens, Rue said …
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