Article by: MEGHAN BARR , Associated Press
"Heroin has this sort of dark allure to it that's part of its mystique," said Eric Schneider, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania who wrote the book "Smack: Heroin in the City," a historical account of the drug. "What I've heard from heroin …
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Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman not about glamorizing drugs
Hollywood types sure seem to have an affinity for drugs, so do people that commit crimes and white suburbanites. That's one way to tie several tragic events all involving some sort of alleged drug abuse and some sort of connection to the Rochester area …
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Carol Falkowski: Heroin and painkillers
Carol Falkowski is founder and CEO of Drug Abuse Dialogues, former director of the Minnesota state drug and alcohol abuse agency, former Minnesota state drug abuse strategy officer and author of the reference book, Dangerous Drugs. Print Email Font …
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As Maine heroin overdoses soar, a life-saving drug is within reach
Gideon is sponsoring a bill to give police, volunteer firefighters, drug users and their family members access to Narcan, also known by its generic name naloxone, to administer when someone is in the often-fatal respiratory distress that happens during …
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Heroin epidemic grows in Northern California
The recent death of Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman of an apparent heroin overdose in New York City has highlighted what drug counselors already know. "The thing about heroin is that it's not just a Phillip Seymour issue, it's a national …
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Editorial | Drug addiction is national, not personal, failure
Not until we, as a country, are prepared to have a serious discussion about ending the failed war on drugs and supporting state-sponsored rehabilitation and medical treatment can we claim that the death of our celebrities, neighbors and friends are not …
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by Ken Lund

Question by Harry L: Simpsons, which episode? “To alcohol! The cause of and solution to all of life’s problems!”?
In which season/episode does Homer say:
“To alcohol! The cause of and solution to all of life’s problems!” ?

Best answer:

Answer by redhed311
That would be “Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment” from Season 8.

'Social media not the cause of our alcohol problems'
But let's not pretend that our alcohol problems came from social media (or Australia). Yes, when we have a tragedy it is nice to have someone to blame. It's also fairly easy. And there is so much stuff online you could probably blame anything post-1994 …
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Workplace drug and alcohol problems growing concern
The impact of drugs and alcohol misuse is a growing problem in the workplace, says the BMA in new guidance for clinicians designed to help employers better tackle the issues. Drug and alcohol misuse not only lowers productivity, but it is strongly …
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Philip Seymour Hoffman: Actor Struggled With Drug and Alcohol Addiction …
Behind the screen of his successful acting career, Hoffman had admitted to suffering from drug and alcohol addiction problems. The addiction problems reportedly began after he graduated from theatre school in 1989. Previously, he had spoken about …
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Hatboro man charged with endangering dead girlfriend seek reduced bail
Currently, the bail being set at $ 99,000 cash is not affordable for Mr. Ford,” said defense lawyer Christopher J. Perry, who is seeking more “reasonable” bail for Ford so he can admit himself for inpatient drug treatment at Malvern Institute. “I think …
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Sheriff: Town should have asked sooner about rehab center
Several sites across the county have provided treatment and counseling services for alcohol and drug abuse on an outpatient basis largely without incident, Tanner said, including the Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department's offices in …
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Editorial: Philip Seymour Hoffman, another heroin victim
Another victim of addiction has been stolen from us, and it is not, this time, because there aren't enough rehab beds, outpatient programs or awareness programs, or enough cops to put criminals behind bars. It's just because that's what addiction often …
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The Holistic Sanctuary Is Rescuing Addicts Victimized By Conventional Drug …
“The adverse effects of the prescription drug protocols prescribed at conventional rehab centers can be deadly,” says Johnny Tabaie, Founder and Director of The Holistic Sanctuary who speaks from experience. “We see the results of these tragic …
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Laredo Drug Rehab Announces New Video on Updated Substance Abuse …
A Laredo drug rehab center is launching a new video that details updated services offered through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. This video goes into descriptive terms and offers information on where and how to get help for drug dependency …
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Philip Seymour Hoffman's death spotlights dangers of heroin addiction
While law enforcement officials said they couldn't confirm if Hoffman had used that particular drug before his death, heroin strength and purity is a constant issue. Ben Levenson, founder of Origins Recovery Center, a substance abuse rehab facility in …
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