Alcohol Has Killed Thousands Of People Since This Morning. Pot Use Has Killed …
A clear racial disparity is apparent in the enforcement of these laws, as black Americans are nearly four times more likely than white Americans to be arrested for marijuana possession, even though they use the drug at about the same rate. These trends …
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Art show reveals feelings about recovery
The “What Recovery Means to You” Art and Recovery Show at the Exposure gallery, 333 S. Phillips Ave. in downtown Sioux Falls, showcased artwork created by people working toward recovery from alcohol and drug addictions, or people who have been affected …
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Dealing hard drugs can never be excused
According to the latest statistics available from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, nearly 40,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2010. Between 1999 and 2010, the drug-related death rate rose by an astounding 102 percent, according to the …
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New programs help former foster-care students succeed at college
Summary. Statistics about educational attainment and life outcomes for young people who "age out" of foster care are dismal. Some U.S. colleges and universities are creating solutions that help these young people transition to successful adult lives …
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