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When it comes to legalized marijuana, substance–abuse policy isn't as clear as …
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As written, the substance-abuse policy allows the legal use, but not the abuse, or marijuana. Until that's changed, it's a potential problem for the NFL. And it provides an unlikely recruiting tool for the Broncos and the Seahawks. Permalink 83 …
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'Tackle drug abuse on all levels'
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Executives of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) say there needs to be a multidisciplinary response to tackle substance abuse. NCDA Chairman Dr Wendel Abel said on Wednesday that the general approach to substance abuse was on many levels …
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Question by Michael Brian: What addictions does the APA recognize as actual addiction disorders?
I know technically anything can be an “addiction” but I’m trying to find a list that the APA has put out that lists the actual addictions someone can be diagnosed with.

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Answer by Peachy Perfect
Depends on what you count as an addiction. The DSM-IV (current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) doesn’t have a definition for the word “addiction” and doesn’t use it.

As far as what *you* might classify as an “addiction”, you can be diagnosed with either Substance Abuse or Substance Dependence, depending on the severity of the addiction. This involves either the dependence on or abuse of substances, like alcohol, heroin, caffeine –yes, I said caffeine–, cocaine, nicotine, etc.    Read more...

From Mainlining to Methadone in Cambodia
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Both the clinic's director and the NGOs he works with complain of stubbornly low enrollment, poor drug counseling and not enough help finding patients work and reconnecting them with family—the things health experts say ultimately decide whether a …
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Candidates share differences at League of Women Voters event
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Burke also cited the elimination of the estate tax during his term, and reminded voters that he sponsored legislation that cracked down on so-called "pill mill" clinics that distribute pain medications as well as a bill that made abuse substances K2 …
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SWAT Substance Abuse Prevention Video Contest 2012

Maggie Narvil, Allison Scheman, and Carley English (Chestatee Academy SWAT members) participating in a video contest for the Drug Free Coalition of Hall County. FACE IT PEOPLE

Henry suspended for substance abuse violation
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – NASCAR has suspended crew chief Charles J. Henry for violating the substance abuse policy. Henry, who goes by Jerry, is crew chief for RSS Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He crew chiefed for Chris Jones on …
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Marion County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Kicks Off Red Ribbon Week
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The Marion County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition and the Teen Taskforce said Red Ribbon Week is a great way for communities to unite against substance abuse. Coalition members went to East Fairmont, Fairmont Senior, and North Marion High …
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People on Medicaid Struggle with Mental Health, Substance Abuse Problems
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November 8, 2012 – There's a very high preponderance of people on the Oregon Health Plan who have a mental health or substance abuse problem, according to Mary Monnat, president and CEO of LifeWorks NW. In the Portland metropolitan area, such …
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Emerging trends in substance abuse discussed at HCCC
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Michael Nerney, the former director of the Training Institute of Narcotic and Drug Research, on Thursday addressed college and high school students in Herkimer County Community College's Sarkus-Busch Theatre. Nerney's presentation, “Barely Legal …
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TRUCKS: Crew Chief Suspended Indefinitely For Substance Abuse Violation
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… for violating the sanctioning body's substance abuse policy. On Nov. 7, Henry was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 19-4A (violation of the NASCAR substance abuse policy) of the 2012 NASCAR rule book.
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GovTech Innovators: EverFi's Mike Fee Connects Government with Education
Filed under: substance abuse in schools

EverFi creates relationships between government and education leaders. The company provides educational technology to schools so instructors can teach young people critical life skills, like financial education, substance abuse prevention and civics.
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NCDA Urges Youth to Adopt Healthy Lifestyles
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Themed: 'Mek Wi Protect Wi Yutes from Substance Abuse', the purpose of Drug Awareness Month is to encourage the public to participate in a national education programme to increase awareness of the effects of drug abuse on individuals, families, groups …
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High School District Sees Slight Rise in Violence, Vandalism, Substance Abuse
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Phase II of the Freehold Regional High School District's Violence, Vandalism, and Substance Abuse report was presented at a special Board of Education meeting on Monday night. Originally, these reports were presented annually by the superintendent, but …
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