Is Jailing Drug Users Draining Much of Our Financial Resources for Nothing,Is It a Big Waste of Time and Money?
Question by CHECK MY PROFILE®?: Is jailing drug users draining much of our financial resources for nothing,is it a big waste of time and money?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/10/nathan-deal-drug-addicts-jail_n_807016.html
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http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2011/01/10/nathan-deal-drug-addiction-draining-our-treasury/
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Newly-elected Georgia Governor Nathan Deal (R) announced Monday in his inaugural address that putting drug addicts and abusers in jail was placing an unsustainable financial and civic burden on his state.
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Answer by Bdogg
I have to agree. I dislike seeing people put into jail for using drugs. Especially something like marijuana (which will be legal very soon). If a person does have a bad drug problem then they should be given help/rehab. Not put in jail..
Is There Such Thing as a “Weekend Pass” for a Drug Treatment Center?
Question by bradpast: Is there such thing as a “Weekend Pass” for a Drug Treatment Center?
My friend called me after spending a week and a half in a drug treatment center and he tells me that he is out for the weekend. He says they gave him a ‘Weekend Pass’ for having a month of sobriety, when I know for sure that he was using right before he left for the center… Trust him???
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Answer by Ron
I’m a recovered alcoholic who went into a drug/alcohol rehab centre in 2006, first of all alcoholics and drug addicts are the world’s best liars, and I think it’s extremely unlikely.
Why Do Drug Addicts Crave Sweets?
Question by potential tourist: Why do drug addicts crave sweets?
Specifically people who are addicted to opioids and phentermine seem to crave and appreciate hard candies and gum drops more than non-addicts.
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Answer by Samurai
This one is easy. Check out this excellent article.
http://www.drlwilson.com/articles/addiction.htm
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I Need Help Explaining This Quote?
Question by Tayler Brewer: I need help explaining this quote?
“One person’s recreation is another’s addiction”
for example talk about drug & alcohol addictions
and how it relates to health
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Answer by sam
i believe that once your recreation makes a habit it leads to addiction and your mind will get focus on that action until your mind will affect about that completely.
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all my friends are drug addicts – guillain barre at fenix 54 march 30th 2012.
How Should the Girl in My Story Find Out About Her Boyfriends Drug Addiction?
Question by The Hitman: How should the girl in my story find out about her boyfriends drug addiction?
This guy and girl are dating. He secretly has been addicted to drugs for years. But one of his friends told her about his addiction. She confronts him about it and he promises her he will stop. After a few months she thinks he has stopped taking drugs for good. But in reality he does it when she is not around. Anyway, I need a good part in where she finds out that he has not quit. They’re also engaged to be married and she just found out she’s pregnant.
Addiction Statistics?
Question by red19: Addiction Statistics?
what is the probability that a teen male who has been doing drugs and drinking for about 4 years will eventually become sober when he’s older?
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Answer by JD from NC
Join the Army, they will guarantee you future sobriety.
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Dramatic Increase in Senior Drug Addiction – Treatment centers are seeing more older drug addicts. Aging baby boomers coupled with an economic downturn are part of the reason why. (May 18)