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Do You Think Homosexuality Is a Gene That Scientists Need to Fix?

Question by Q & A MAN: Do you think homosexuality is a gene that scientists need to fix?
SCIENTISTS are hard at work to try to find genetic causes for alcoholism, drug addiction, promiscuity, violence, other aberrant behavior, and even for death itself. Would it not be a relief to find that we are not responsible for our actions but are merely victims of biology? It is human nature to blame someone or something else for our errors.

If the genes are to blame, scientists hold out the possibility of changing them, eliminating undesirable traits through genetic engineering. The recent success in mapping the entire human genome has given such aspirations new impetus.

Canadian Research Suggests Drug Options to Mitigate Symptoms of Deadly Tay

Canadian research suggests drug options to mitigate symptoms of deadly Tay

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The work points to drugs that may help mitigate the symptoms of the genetic condition, which kills sufferers while they are still young children. The lead author of the research says it would not be a cure, but might prolong the lives of children with …
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Cadila Healthcare aims at over billion annual global revenues from diabetes

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What Do I Need to Study for Counseling Teenage Drug Abuse ?

Question by Kiwi: What do I need to study for counseling teenage drug abuse ?
I want to get a masters in counseling and be able to counsel a wide variety of people. Such as marriage couple and teenagers. I want to counsel teens on drug abuse, sexuality and all of those situations. Would that mean I’d have to get a masters in Counseling physchology/ marriage and family therapy? I’m looking for what University I should go to but I don’t know what program to choose.

Best answer:

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MFCC: Marriage Family and Child Counseling. Once you get your Masters you get licensed after passing the exam.

Lex Kogan, Ibogaine Developer, Celebrates Recent CDC Panel

Lex Kogan, Ibogaine Developer, Celebrates Recent CDC Panel

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"Ibogaine is the only other thing that I would mention; there are few better options for safe liberation from opiate addiction." According to Lex Kogan, Ibogaine is an advanced form of drug detox and rehabilitation; Kogan pioneered this treatment approach.
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Tribal Treatment Court

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Lawyer's License Revoked; Has Waverly Connections

Lawyer's license revoked; has Waverly connections

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The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board brought a complaint against Stowe in April 2012, alleging several counts of misconduct, most of which stemmed from drug and forgery complaints, and for practicing law after a prior license suspension …
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Youth drug, alcohol use on slight decline

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A Focus on Perfection Turns Some Moms to Addiction

A Focus on Perfection Turns Some Moms to Addiction

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“The longer a person stays in a treatment center the better,” says Hokemeyer, “The 28-day limit was imposed by insurers.” Plus an outpatient program supplemented by social and family support improves recovery. But addiction is a chronic disease, and a …
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BLOG: Inpatient admission or observation services: Do we finally have some

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