drug abuse

Drug Abuse Council Supports Ganja Decriminalisation

Drug Abuse Council supports ganja decriminalisation
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) believes that the use of marijuana in Jamaica should be decriminalised not only for medicinal purposes, but also for religious purposes and recreation. “The position of the …
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Opiate Epidemic Leads Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to Declare Public

Opiate epidemic leads Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to declare public
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick on Thursday declared a public health emergency as the state, like much of the northeast U.S., is dealing with an epidemic of heroin and opiate-based prescription drug abuse. (Republican File Photo). Print … our …… Continue reading

Where in Houston Texas Can You Go for Free Hiv Resting?

Question by abhijeet_00: where in houston texas can you go for free hiv resting?

Best answer:

Answer by Boba Phatt
Your best bet is to check with the Houston Department of Health and Human Services – 713-794-9020.

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Lots of places for anonymous or confidential HIV tests–hard to… Continue reading

Interested in Becoming a Drug Abuse Counselor?

Question by SophiesMom: Interested in becoming a drug abuse counselor?
I’ve been really interested for a long time in getting involved with drug abuse counseling. I live in Ohio. I have a BA but in a completely unrelated field (Art History). I can’t even seem to find a volunteer opportunity.… Continue reading

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime

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… Continue reading

Discussion on Drug Abuse in South Central Massachusetts Scheduled for Tuesday in Webster

Discussion on drug abuse in South Central Massachusetts scheduled for Tuesday in Webster
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… Continue reading