Anti-drug success comes in communities pulling together, AG says in Warren
Mandatory drug screening in the schools “will either prevent use or catch it at an early level,” she said. One woman expressed the opinion that lack of jobs is a factor that adds to the incidence of drug addiction in the area. “What I would like to see …
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Businesmman Robert Johnson left prison a changed man
NEW BEDFORD — After sunset once a week, the parents of drug addicts gather at St. Luke's Hospital to share stories, comfort each other and ask: "What should I do with my child?" They ask Robert Johnson, a tall, slender, well-dressed man with …
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Hoffman among thousands of addiction victims
His death, which came after a long period of sobriety that ended last year, "epitomizes the tragedy of drug addiction in our society," said Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. "Here you have an extraordinarily talented …
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Belmont Common Pleas Court accepts drug grant
"Unfortunately, the drug addiction problem around here has really, really exploded recently," he said, adding that opiates are the current drug of choice, with prescription medication and heroin as well. The probate courts commonly see 150-200 eligible …
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Former domestic violence offender, drug abuser details how he turned life around
So on Monday night, at an auditorium at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Maxwell talked about his past as a drug abuser and domestic violence offender and his journey to becoming a certified counselor on a range of topics. The audience included his son …
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Physchotherapist examines link between child abuse and alcoholism
About the Author: Rayne E. Golay, (http://www.raynegolay.com/), is a certified drug and alcohol counselor whose work with addicts informs her understanding and insights into the consequences of child abuse. She has a Master's in Psychology and is a …
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Rethinking porn addiction
For example, those addicted to alcohol or drugs show a shift from wanting to use a substance to needing to use a substance, at which point a user becomes neurologically dependent on it. “If you take … Robert Johnson, a licensed clinical professional …
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Renz Center in Elgin offering free problem gambling screenings
“With gambling so accessible, temptation is difficult to resist,” said Patti Anderson, Renz Center's certified gambling counselor. “Learning the necessary tools to overcome this devastating addiction can be life-altering … an individual … Renz …
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Locals fight FDA-approved Zohydro pain killer which experts say is 10 times …
… powerful drug and this drug is going to be 10 times more powerful than Oxycontin," said Thomas Stuber, an adjunct professor of Addiction Counseling at Lorain County Community College and the President of Lorain County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services …
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Counselor says community key on journey of transformation
Horizon, a rehabilitation center for teens and adults, focuses on spiritually-based programs and holistic recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through both out-patient support programs and sober living houses. The counseling center is in the South …
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Grant Hackett enters rehab: Australian swimmer seeks treatment for drug abuse …
Olympic swimming champion Grant Hackett has become the second Australian sportsman from the discipline to enter a rehabilitation programme for drug addiction of late. The athlete is currently being flown to the US with his brother Craig by his side …
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Bloomington residents file a lawsuit against rehab facility
ST. GEORGE — A civil lawsuit was filed on Feb. 4 by a group of Bloomington area residents who are opposed to the operation of a drug and alcohol residential treatment facility which opened on Jan. 13. The facility is located in a residential area …
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Drug rehab center opens in Valley of Enchantment
The Alpenhorn News has learned that Kory Avarell, the owner and operator of Above It All Treatment Center, has opened yet another of his controversial drug and alcohol rehab facilities, this time at a business and professional building at the …
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Question by Bob T: Do Christians know Ex-gay therapy dosent work?
OK so I am gay. I have been coming to terms with this my whole life. I enjoy my close bond with God and I like studying scripture. I recently asked this question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Am9U_4Z290SEUg2arah9jqnsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20120624132427AAsjARk

hoping to get answers about being gay in a conservative church.

Most people are telling me I can pray the gay away. Do they know you can not change? That everyone from American Psychiatric Association to Dr. Phil have said that it is dangerous to try and change? Do they know this or do they just refuse to believe being gay may actually be harmless/something your born with

just an example. Also explore NARTH and those who left exodusinternational

Best answer:

Answer by Lalapef Melfofo
It worked on me!

And it is VERY harmfull
People who practice homosexuality experience higher rates of many diseases, including:

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Hepatitis A, B and C
Gonorrhea
Syphillis
Gay Bowel syndrome
HIV/AIDS
Bacterial vaginosis

People who practice homosexuality have higher rates of:

Alcohol abuse
Drug abuse
Nicotine dependence
Depression
Suicide
Domestic violence (20 times more common than among heterosexuals)

You think it is dangerous to change! It is far more dangerous to stay gay!

Answer by PROBLEM
Yes, I know that. I don’t think being gay in a conservative church is a great idea. You can choose which church you attend..

DEA Asks Public To Report Prescription Drug Abuse Through Text
Drug Enforcement Agency Encourages Text-Reporting Of Illicit Narcotic Activity. As America fights a prescription drug abuse epidemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration in Atlanta is testing a new text-message reporting system for illegal sales and use.
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RAYSAC Radar: Prescription drug abuse leads to Heroin
Adding to the problem is the fact that today's heroin is as much as 15 times as potent as the heroin of decades past. When you combine this factor with the low price and increased accessibility of the drug, teens are in grave danger. Even when it wasn …
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