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Question by erowidkid: Why do people have problems with underage drinking?
I am an eighteen year old who has been reviewing the different posts/questions regarding underage drinking. I have encountered several people who get quite upset at those of us who are alright with the issue and I thought it would be fun to see a debate on yahoo answers. Heres my opinion, I am eighteen years old have had a job since 14, two jobs since 15 and maintained a B+ gpa throughout high school. I certainly think I am mature enough and responsible enough to determine if I am capable of drinking alcohol. But even for those who are not so responsible, is it not their lives, should they not be given the option to ruin it if they please. Overall, my basic philosophy for life is that anyone should be able to do what they please as long as they do not hurt anyone else in the process. Thus I certainly do not support drinking and driving or such dangerous situations. What exactly is wrong with this philosophy.

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City to consider drug law reform
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That is, they cannot control their urges to seek out and use marijuana, even though it negatively affects their family relationships, school performance, and recreational activities . According to one study, marijuana use by teenagers who have prior …
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Aptos forum details dangers of prescription drug abuse
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APTOS — The dangers of prescription drug abuse and addiction, and the pain it causes families, was made shockingly clear Monday night at a community town hall forum held at Aptos High School. During the … About 40 people attended the screening of …
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UCSD graduate programs among nation's best
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Bordentown Township does its part to combat drug and alcohol abuse – Burlington County Times
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Bordentown Township does its part to combat drug and alcohol abuse Burlington County Times BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — In an effort to combat alcohol and drug abuse, the Township Council has authorized a nearly $ 15,000 grant to an organization controlled jointly by the governor's office and a private organization. The council voted unanimously …

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Kids experience the reality of drug and alcohol abuse – NBC2 News
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Kids experience the reality of drug and alcohol abuse NBC2 News Every action has a reaction. Tuesday, community leaders played out worst case scenarios to encourage children to make the right decisions. Public safety leaders teamed up with The Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida to give students … and more »

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Alcohol Abuse Recovery in the News

LePage wants to add 22 state jobs to fight drug trafficking
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Bennett pointed to DHHS' ongoing efforts to address the problem, including the formation in 2012 of a task force that now includes more than 70 health care professionals, substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery providers, DHHS staff and others.
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Rockford Rescue Mission celebrates life recovery program graduation
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Turning a life of drug and alcohol addiction into recovery and hope. More than a dozen in the Rockford area got that chance and thrived thanks to one local agency. Tuesday night, individuals, each with their own journeys, reflect on where they came …
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Recovering heroin addict tells story
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Pictures Alcohol Abuse in the News

Judge doubles bond for inmate who had contact with minors
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One of the girls was passed out, from what Assistant State's Attorney Dave Johnston said was consumption of drugs and alcohol. For that, Iroegbulem was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor in DuPage County … Prather on Friday again …
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Bryan website aims to curb DWIs by sharing stories of those affected by …
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The city of Bryan launched a new webpage Thursday featuring the stories of two local women affected by drinking and driving in an attempt to encourage drivers to find safe rides home after drinking. The project, dubbed “The Cost of DWI,” includes video …
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'Audrie's Law' Aims to Toughen Sex Crime Statutes
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Question by greendaypunkmom: I just don’t get why such talented, rich people abuse drugs/alcohol and die from it!?
I suppose the “you can only help those who WANT to be helped” term will come in……but for, like, these celebrities who have tons of money and refuse to use it to help themselves and their families makes me nuts!!!
I guess it’s because I have depression and can’t afford medical treatment—I would give anything to be able to afford help!!
From Jim Morrison to Kurt Cobain to Michael Jackson….etc….etc…..I honestly don’t understand.
Can anyone enlighten me or make sense of this??
**Sorry, Ozama…..but I have no idea what you mean. Why should I ask poor people why rich people refuse to use their money to get treatment? If I wanted to do that, I would have looked in a mirror and repeated the question out loud….

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