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Question by Kevin: What is your opinion on the legalization of Marijuana in Washington State and Colorado?
My view is that I don’t smoke but this issue really doesn’t affect me so I’m pro legalization. And the states can tax and regulate Marijuana so it could provide a little benefits.

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Answer by Aaron
People should be able able to make choices for themselves… so I don’t care.

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Hamilton, Angels finalize 5M, 5-year deal
Filed under: substance abuse alcohol

The slugger was considered a risk by some teams because of his history of alcohol and substance abuse, which derailed his career before his surge with the Rangers over the past five seasons. Hamilton had a relapse with alcohol last January and another …
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Colorado counties target teen drinking
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Police: Three adults put baby in danger in mobile meth lab
Filed under: substance abuse hotline

… open just like the officer did. "When we are out and about and you see things that don't seem right, you just need to check it out and check your best instincts," he said. The three from Corbin are charged with wanton endangerment, manufacturing …
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Thanksgiving Schedule for City of Alexandria Services, Facilities
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Hotlines: All emergency hotlines operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including the child protective services hotline at 703-746-5800; the domestic violence hotline, 703-746-4911; emergency services for mental health, 703-746-3401; the substance …
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Family, friends play key roles in treatment for addiction, doctors say
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Drug trends in Bozeman: law enforcement holds round two of discussions
Filed under: teenage substance abuse

Members of the Bozeman Police Department and the Missouri River Drug Task Force talked substance abuse in kids and teens. Parents and kids learned how alcohol and drugs affect adolescents, and how parents can watch out for signs of use. They had …
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The Media’s Affect on Teen Addiction and Substance Abuse

teenaddictionandsubstanceabuseinfo.com When I was a teenager “good kids” had to sneak around to drink and most of them thought drugs were something that only the bad guys in the movies did. But the media exposes today’s teenagers to substance abuse everywhere they turn. In films drinking and drug abuse are often glamorized by attractive movies stars. When young people see their role models playing addicts but remaining healthy, popular the beautiful, they can lose sight of the dangers of substance abuse. Many young people have money at their disposal, making it easy to get liquor or drugs. As a result teen addiction and substance abuse has actually become a rite of passage for some wealthy teens. The media isn’t solely responsible, but if parents can help their teens see the real-world consequences of substance abuse, there’s a fair chance that the good kids will stay that way.    Read more...

Healthcare Reform Update: Recent Federal Guidance Focuses On 2014
Filed under: substance abuse certification

EHB coverage includes ten categories of benefits: 1) ambulatory patient services; 2) emergency services; 3) hospitalization; 4) maternity and newborn care; 5) mental health and substance abuse disorder services, including behavior health treatment …
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Washington veterinarian accused of abusing patients and clinic medication
Filed under: substance abuse certification

While it is not considered a controlled substance in the United States, there is a risk of dependence and abuse, according to Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook. Throughout the same approximate time frame, three employees reported observing Rule …
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Experts: Cowboys Deadly Crash Could Be 'Teachable' Moment
Filed under: substance abuse counselor

“We were about a block away from my house,” the now substance abuse counselor recalled. “We collided with another vehicle and a guy that was 25-years-old, who was in the backseat of the other car was killed.” The driver and front seat passenger in the …
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Former addict starts Dallas nonprofit to help others recover
Filed under: substance abuse counselor

Recovered addict Bonnie Coy is shown at Eastfield College in Mesquite, where she is working toward a degree in substance abuse counseling. Coy, who was in and out of prison for about 16 years, hopes the insight she has now that she's sober will inspire …
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County work in Marysville to prevent substance abuse
Filed under: substance abuse groups

Marysville Together is represented by parents, grandparents, youth, health-care professionals, educators, law enforcement, faith leaders, civic and volunteer groups, government, substance-abuse prevention and treatment organizations, business, media, …
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On this date in WWE history: Jeff Hardy wins his first world championship
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Plus, he had a long history of substance abuse issues and trouble with management. Eventually, none of that mattered. He was over as hell for a really long time and as he got older, he somehow managed to legitimize himself in the eyes of even the most …
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