Nurses help addicts inject heroin at controversial clinic battling H.I.V.
British Columbia has successfully stemmed an epidemic of AIDS in one of the hardest to reach populations: intravenous drug addicts. Correspondent William Brangham examines the ways that medical professionals are taking on the spread of H.I.V, including …
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Tennessee bill OKs criminal charges for mothers' prenatal drug use
A bill to allow criminal assault charges against women whose infants suffer harm from their mothers' prenatal drug abuse may soon be on the books in Tennessee. House Bill 1295 now awaits a signature from Republican Gov. Bill Haslam. The measure would …
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Recovering drug addicts share message of recovery at Horicon heroin summit
"It started with my father," Darby said. "He literally died with a rope around his neck and a needle in his arm." "I thought social drinking and drugs was just common," Alvarado said. The Fox Valley natives grew up surrounded by alcohol and drugs …
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Westfield Board of Health Debates Immunization at Childcare Centers, Drug …
WESTFIELD, NJ – Members of the regional board of health discussed restaurant inspections, posting vaccination rates at childcare centers, information for parents regarding prescription drug abuse and a resolution to ban smoking in parks and recreation …
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Crime rates drop, local rehab facility sees rise in illegal drug abuse
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky—Crime rates drop, but illegal drug use soars. Law enforcement is cracking down while local rehab centers battle the addiction. New crime statistics provide a new look at just how safe our community is. The McCracken County …
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Question by Johnny Johnny: joining army questions about medical?
hello. would like to join the us army. but im worried if somethings might hold me back. my brother died 2 years ago. and i was put on xanax. found that i couldnt get off them with out help. so i signed myself into a detox center. i was wondering if that might cause a problem for me. also. i have a cyst/ boil on my buttocks. would they dq me for that? sorry if these seem like stupid questions im just unware of how strict they are
thanks
johnny

Best answer:

Answer by BoatsBM1
“found that i couldnt get off them with out help. so i signed myself into a detox center.”

Yes, you could well be disqualified.

Rx Pills Treating Common-Day Ills: Novus Medical Detox Addresses Prescription …
Novus Medical Detox, one of the only Florida-based detox centers serving high-dosage drug abuse patients, says that the statistics further evidence America's reliance on prescription drugs as a cure-all for common ailments, a likely influence on the …
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CRIME AND COURT ROUNDUP: UW-Madison police sent 10 drinkers to detox …
MADISON — U-W Madison Police sent ten drinkers to detox centers and cited 13 others for drinking underage, at bars and parties for the Badgers' Final Four basketball game. Spokesman Marc Lovicott said it was worst weekend of the school year for …
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Babies, tots, and big kid cleanses: Good or bad idea?
Due to the toxicity of many mothers' wombs, it's safe for a small baby to detox with this formula.” The liquid concoction can be taken up to ten days. The benefits include less mucus build up, better breathing … According to the Center for Disease …
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Sex industry advocates rally outside TPD
"I can tell you a large percentage of our cases and arrests there is some type of drug connection there, a lot of it is addiction," said Scott. The advocates said not all sex workers were addicts or victims of trafficking who worked for a pimp. Most …
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Opinions on Medical Use of Marijuana
The South Carolina legislature is currently considering various forms of legislation that would see the states marijuana laws changed. We spoke to a medical expert and local sheriff for perspective. … However, we also spoke to Kershaw County Sheriff …
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Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a "crisis" or a "serious problem" in the U.S. That number hasn't changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is how … The survey …
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Proposed Tenn. law would prosecute drug–addicted pregnant women
The bills moving along in the legislature would allow a mother to be prosecuted for an assaultive offense or homicide if she takes an illegal drug while pregnant and the baby is addicted, harmed or dies because of the drug use. Manager or Recovery …
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Drug addiction and law reform
It is thought that the review will see first-time offenders who are found in possession of drugs for personal use not having their cases processed, as now, through the criminal courts but sent instead before a new non-judicial body. Justice Minister …
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Discussion on drug abuse in South Central Massachusetts scheduled for …
Since the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman in early February, the national spotlight on heroin and opioid drug abuse has grown hotter. Locally, state and local officials are talking openly about addiction in communities where residents and law …
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Question by holla: what is a AFI-44-121?
for the airforce

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Answer by Hilltop
AFI 44-121 is the instruction the Air Force uses to manage the

“Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) Program.”