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Question by Alicia A: what publishers take books about life on substance abuse?
Hello,

I was wondering what publishers take or are interested in stories about substance abuse? I looked at ellen hopkins publishers website but I cannot find any information on their publishing services, any publisher that accepts this type of book would be great.

Thank you

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Answer by Steven J Pemberton
It doesn’t really work like that. You need to figure out who would be most likely to read your book – teens or adults – and then decide which genre it fits into. Substance abuse is a bit too specific to be a genre.

If you can’t find information on how to submit a manuscript to a specific publisher, that probably means that publisher doesn’t accept them directly from authors. If you want to send work to that publisher, you need to get a literary agent, who will submit it for you. Most of the publishers you’ve heard of are like this now. So you need to find some agents who represent your genre and your likely readers.    Read more...

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Question by Scott: Is it possible to not have a separate mental health diagnosis?
…Is it possible to not have a separate mental health diagnosis – when one has experienced sexual abuse as a child and serious substance use issues as an adult? Isn’t it certain that the individual would have a separate mental health issue (not just a diagnosis of substance induced mood disorder, ect.)? NOTE: This question is not about me. Please, serious, informed answers only. Thanks everyone.

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Question by Jack Schitt: Is this list Stimulus or Pork? Its all in the bill… what do you think?
• $ 2 billion earmark to re-start FutureGen, a near-zero emissions coal power plant in Illinois that the Department of Energy defunded last year because it said the project was inefficient.
• A $ 246 million tax break for Hollywood movie producers to buy motion picture film.
• $ 650 million for the digital television converter box coupon program.
• $ 88 million for the Coast Guard to design a new polar icebreaker (arctic ship).
• $ 448 million for constructing the Department of Homeland Security headquarters.
• $ 248 million for furniture at the new Homeland Security headquarters.
• $ 600 million to buy hybrid vehicles for federal employees.
• $ 400 million for the Centers for Disease Control to screen and prevent STD’s.
• $ 1.4 billion for rural waste disposal programs.
• $ 125 million for the Washington sewer system.
• $ 150 million for Smithsonian museum facilities.
• $ 1 billion for the 2010 Census, which has a projected cost overrun of $ 3 billion.
• $ 75 million for “smoking cessation activities.”
• $ 200 million for public computer centers at community colleges.
• $ 75 million for salaries of employees at the FBI.
• $ 25 million for tribal alcohol and substance abuse reduction.
• $ 500 million for flood reduction projects on the Mississippi River.
• $ 10 million to inspect canals in urban areas.
• $ 6 billion to turn federal buildings into “green” buildings.
• $ 500 million for state and local fire stations.
• $ 650 million for wild land fire management on forest service lands.
• $ 1.2 billion for “youth activities,” including youth summer job programs.
• $ 88 million for renovating the headquarters of the Public Health Service.
• $ 412 million for CDC buildings and property.
• $ 500 million for building and repairing National Institutes of Health facilities in Bethesda, Maryland.
• $ 160 million for “paid volunteers” at the Corporation for National and Community Service.
• $ 5.5 million for “energy efficiency initiatives” at the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration.
• $ 850 million for Amtrak.
• $ 100 million for reducing the hazard of lead-based paint.
• $ 75 million to construct a “security training” facility for State Department Security officers when they can be trained at existing facilities of other agencies.
• $ 110 million to the Farm Service Agency to upgrade computer systems.
• $ 200 million in funding for the lease of alternative energy vehicles for use on military installations    Read more...

Question by ValleyClover: How to overcome a childhood of neglect and substance abuse?
20 years of age as a young woman i grew up with my Mother ;more as a jelouse drunk sister. Pushed aside for another family/ life/ party/ man/ child , i made my attempts for her recognition as a teen , and now im older i just want peace yet she seems to compete with my youth and Her sixth attempt to sobriety has led her into a guilt of past parenting and seems to pay me off with money how can i deal with this every time i see her im in constant need of love and approval and come home to my boyfriend crying hopeless and defensive …. i need this to end in order for my life to grow please share any advise … thank you

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Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TTNP.OB): The FDA Should Have Approved …
Filed under: substance abuse evaluation

For example, in August 2011, Titan hosted a call with Dr. Walter Ling, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Integrated Substance Abuse Programs at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Dr. Richard N. Rosenthal, M.D., Chairman of …
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AAFP Calls for Banning Menthol in Tobacco Products
Filed under: substance abuse evaluation

The FDA's request for comments was accompanied by a preliminary scientific evaluation that shows a likely public health impact of menthol in cigarettes, a finding with which the AAFP agrees. In the letter, Stream noted that the use of mentholated …
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5 Unexpected Side Effects Of Common Medications
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Question by Jack: Is AA a destructive cult?

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Answer by bettyboop
Kidding–right?

AA is a ‘spiritual’ program. It’s how you look at YOUR Higher Power. The name God is not mentioned unless the AA member talking, DOES believe in God. AA members talk– and that’s all–and BELIEVE ME! You can find out why you do or did some of the things you do, from talking and listening to others.

In MY instance, I went to Al-Anon, which is friends and family of alchoholics. It teaches you that YOU are not the reason for the alchoholic’s problem. It comes also, from talking and listening. It was one the best things I ever did to get back my self esteem.
My dad and my ‘ex’ were both drinkers.

AA is NOT a cult. It is one of the best things you can do for yourself AND your friends and family.    Read more...