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Marijuana Legalization Gains Support, Confounding Policymakers
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"By Election Day 2016, we expect to see at least seven states where marijuana is legal and being regulated like alcohol," says Mason Tvert, a spokesman for the Marijuana Policy Project, a national legalization group. ___. Where California led the …
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Parents, be vigilant regarding teen drinking
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While nearly twice as many U.S. teens die in traffic crashes during the summer months compared to the rest of the year, nearly a third of this country's teen drivers killed in crashes had been drinking. According to National Highway Traffic Safety …
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A magic shot for addiction? Vivitrol shows early promise, addicts say
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Drug, Alcohol Abuse Summit Proposedn At ‘State of County’ Reception – The Missourian
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Drug, Alcohol Abuse Summit Proposedn At 'State of County' Reception The Missourian County law enforcement and court officials are proposing greater input from service providers to fight drug abuse. During a “State of the County” reception held at the Franklin County Courthouse in Union Tuesday night, a drug and alcohol summit — that … and more »

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Question by Steve G: how does alcohol an drug abuse effect college students?

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Answer by Je suis aware
from what i seen in my own days…it damages their liver. many of them end up fighting and doing violent destructive things. some get arrested. many end up not going to class. many women will end up sleeping with men they dont know about. men might end up raping women.
on the flip side many people end up gaining acceptance from their peers for drinking. sometimes the more a student drinks, the more he is revered within his/her social circle.

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Kim works to reduce alcohol harm, assault
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Since arriving at Dartmouth two years ago, College President Jim Yong Kim has worked with students to implement initiatives to reduce alcohol harm and sexual assault, including bystander intervention programs and student-run committees. These issues …
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Health Council to hold focus groups for youth on alcohol and drug abuse
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SILVER CITY — Grant County youth and community members have a chance to share their views on substance abuse at several focus groups being held this month in Silver City and Bayard.
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Health Council to hold focus groups for youth on alcohol and drug abuse
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SILVER CITY — Grant County youth and community members have a chance to share their views on substance abuse at several focus groups being held this month in Silver City and Bayard.
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KLEAN Treatment Center Comments on How Parents Can Deter Alcohol Use in High Schoolers
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KLEAN Treatment Center, which offers personalized help for those looking to beat drug and alcohol addiction, is speaking out on how parents can help deter alcohol abuse in their high schoolers. (PRWeb June 24, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10851275.htm
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With all of the alcohol abuse treatment programs advertised out there how can you tell which programs use methods that actually work? If you have a problem w…

Jets QB opens up about his ongoing battle with drug addiction and mental illness – ESPN (blog)
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Jets QB opens up about his ongoing battle with drug addiction and mental illness ESPN (blog) The Washington U. study was commissioned by ESPN, with additional funding by the National Institute on Drug Abuse., and published in the international medical journal, Drug and Alcohol Dependence.Tags: NFL, OTL, Outside The Lines, Painkillers, John …

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