A Sentencing Commission for California

A Sentencing Commission for California
That will require post-prison programs focusing on jobs, housing, and treatment for drug addiction and mental illness. California has budgeted for this as part of a statewide reform initiative, but the money needs to be spent wisely. (A report by the …
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NC Power Outages at About 78000 After Storm – Charlotte Observer

NC power outages at about 78000 after storm – Charlotte Observer


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NC power outages at about 78000 after storm
Charlotte Observer
RALEIGH, N.C. About 78,000 customers remain without power as North Carolina continues to recover from a winter storm that dumped snow, sleet and up to a… Continue reading

What Are Some Things That People Go Thru in Drug/ Alcohol Treat Ment?

Question by youngluvsucks: What are some things that people go thru in drug/ alcohol treat ment?
please anwser its for a health project!

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Answer by *Melissa*
It depends on what kind of treatment they’re in. Juvenile rehab facilities put a lot of restrictions on patients (no caffeine, or… Continue reading

State Oversight May Tame California Pot Shops

State oversight may tame California pot shops
A California lawmaker has introduced legislation to regulate the state's free-wheeling medical marijuana industry – the farmers that grow the drug, the hundreds of storefront shops that sell it and especially the doctors who write recommendations …
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What Kind of Medication and Treatment Is Used to Treat Alcohol Addiction?

Question by pat m: What kind of medication and treatment is used to treat alcohol addiction?

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Answer by Greg
Yes. Two different types of medications are commonly used to treat alcoholism. The first are tranquilizers called benzodiazepines (e.g., Valium, Librium), which are used only during the first few… Continue reading

Hard Drugs Demand Solid Understanding: Column

Hard drugs demand solid understanding: Column
Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s death has prompted a lot of discussion about heroin in recent weeks. Heroin statistics from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) have fueled the debate, but they may be leading us astray. The NSDUH, a …
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