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Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program: Alcohol Addiction Program: A Guide to Withdrawal Symptoms

Alcoholic beverage is one of the most popular substances that people drink whenever they socialize with their friends, love ones and even with strangers. Despite having neurological effects, many people continue to drink alcohol without even considering their tolerance level. As a direct result, a lot of individuals live a life that is greatly influenced by substance dependence. Fortunately, people who seek for alcohol treatment may now enrol in substance abuse programs which could possibly lead them to a better and healthier life. Read more... ...

Good Websites for Facts About Welfare Drug Testing?

by Beige Alert Question by Molly: Good websites for facts about welfare drug testing? I am writing a persuasive essay for speech about “should welfare recipients be drug tested?” I am having some trouble finding good websites with actual facts as opposed to debates. Can anyone suggest some good links I could use? thanks. Best answer: Answer by Kenneth“Welfare drug testing” refers only to TANF parents of TANF children (TANF = cash assistance), it is not an entitlement program. It violates federal law to drug test for food stamps, Medicaid, WIC, other welfare programs. The case of Florida is often cited by liberals, (with much misinformation) and a fine example of what occurs with current federal laws. ~ ~ ~ Read more... ...

Insurance Executive Peter B. Lewis Dies at Age 80

...  executive Peter B. Lewis dies at age 80 Lewis supported the American Civil Liberties Union and helped launch Media Matters, the Center for American Progress, Third Way, Citizens for Ethics and Responsibility in Washington and other causes he viewed as progressive. Lewis donated several … Read more on Plain Dealer Addiction Has a New Adversary in Florida Guided by the vision, experience, philosophy, and education of Founder and CEO Sarah R. Sacks; Lumiere Detox Center is a long awaited facility that will offer the first step in recovery for those ...

Christus Dispensing $600000

...  dispensing 0000 Twenty-eight agencies or programs are receiving grants that address services for populations that have been identified as most in need: pregnant women and young children, adults with addictions or mental illnesses, teens at risk of suicide, victims of … Read more on ABQ Journal NYPD Labeled Mosques As 'Terrorist Enterprises' In Order To Surveil Them News of the massive spying operation comes as the NYPD is fighting lawsuits filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and two other groups, which sued the NYPD for unconstitutional spying programs on Muslims. The ACLU says the spying programs have … Read more on Mintpress News Read ...

Prohibition's Devastation Is About More Than Just Marijuana

...  devastation is about more than just Marijuana But if illegal drugs are as horrible and addictive as we've been told, how come the government's own statistics say millions try those drugs but only a small percentage continue using? Ninety-five percent of those …. The contract cancellations … Read more on Drug WarRant Private prison's shocking treatment of mentally ill sparks lawsuit WASHINGTON, DC, June 17, 2013 – The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the prisoners at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility (EMCF), alleging shocking human … Read more on Washington Times Read ...