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What Is the Medical and Legal Definition of “Narcotics Abuse”?

...  Read more on MedPage Today Former marine speaks out on behalf of sexual assault victims Long-term effects of being sexually assaulted can include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, avoidance of intimacy or the stark opposite — hyper-sexuality, says… Continue reading

How Do I Become a Substance Abuse Councilor?

Question by VIP Dacus: How do I become a substance abuse councilor? I want to become one for my profession and I graduate this year so I need to know how to start so I know which school’s to apply… Continue reading

Truck Crashes Into Ocean View Motel

...  crashes into Ocean View motel Mabe attempted to catch up with the woman, but was hesitant to use any force as he is not a police officer. Pictures from the scene showed the silver pickup crashed into block of… Continue reading

Fewer Funds Force Drug Treatment Centers to Close

...  funds force drug treatment centers to close … for nearly 20 years. But because of a cut in government funds, the Big Island Substance Abuse Council is closing most of its facilities, including its only on Oahu. …. for… Continue reading

Robin Williams Cocaine Abuse

...  the substance abuse depredations of Britney Spears and Lind-say Lohan. Drew Barrymore was in rehabilitation—rehab—twice by the time she was thirteen, and in 1996 she admitted she had a coke (cocaine) problem. Robin Williams admitted to keeping a bottle… Continue reading