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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Americans, weary of war on drugs, prefer rehab to jail, poll says
That's the conclusion of a new Pew Research Center poll finding that two-thirds of Americans prefer drug policies that emphasize rehabilitation, not jail time, for those who use illegal drugs such as heroin or cocaine. Most Americans also support …
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New Helpline in Riverhead Functions as New Resource for Young Addicts
This is because the helpline will connect the teens with drug addiction specialists who can provide them with treatment options available at rehabilitation facilities. Parents of teens … Rehab facilities are required to have education programs for …
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Neighbors Sue Fox Hill in Federal Court
The owners of the estate, Fox Hill Real Estate, LLC, initially wanted to establish a 12-bed drug and alcohol rehab facility that would cost residential clients upwards of $ 30,000 a month, but strong opposition to a zone change that would allow it …
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DEA Head Tells Congress They are 'Fighting Back' Against Tolerance Of …
While Leonhart was testifying to the committee, the Pew Research Center released a poll showing 75% of Americans believe the sale and use of marijuana will eventually be made legal nationwide, and more than 60% believe alcohol is more harmful to …
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Kool Living Recovery Opens Its Doors to Help Individuals Battle Addiction
… who is addicted but also his or her loved ones. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 23.2 million Americans are addicted to some type of substance and only 10% of these individuals are actively involved with a …
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