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Still Addicted…?

Question by so_fresh: Still addicted…?
I’ve tried over and over so many times to quit using narcotic pain killers, but I can’t last more than 3 days. How are people supposed to get clean when they can’t afford help? I know I’m addicted, I know I need help, but I… Continue reading →

From the Archives: God's Next Assignment: Dying

From the archives: God's next assignment: Dying
Despite an operation that took his left kidney, numerous treatments and trips to the University of Kansas Cancer Center and to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, nothing worked. … He still craved drugs. It was his son, encouraged by a teammate of… Continue reading →

Insurance Must Cover Mental Health, Substance Abuse Just Like Physical … – Huffington Post

Insurance Must Cover Mental Health, Substance Abuse Just Like Physical … – Huffington Post


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Insurance Must Cover Mental Health, Substance Abuse Just Like Physical …
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The Obama administration announced new rules on Friday that will require insurers to cover the treatment of mental health and substance… Continue reading →

Miss USA Mistaken as a Transformer at Miss Universe Pageant

Miss USA mistaken as a Transformer at Miss Universe pageant
“If anything, it symbolizes the excesses of American consumerism and its addiction to video games and technology. It is a travesty to the American sensibilities and to the Miss Universe tradition at its peak. “Sure, we can tolerate creativity but… Continue reading →

Thursday's Sports in Brief

Thursday's Sports In Brief
Smith had been undergoing rehab at an in-patient facility for substance abuse since late September and missed five games. With San Francisco (6-2) on its bye this week, Smith could resume practicing and … The Washington Redskins coach was responding … Read more on Kansas City… Continue reading →