Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness

Drug and alcohol abuse awareness – Trying to raise awareness about drug and alcohol abuse and it’s effects. Alcoholism and drug addiction is a serious condition with fatal outcomes. It is prev…

Carrie Fisher chats about mental illness, career and 'Star Wars'

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Fisher, who has bipolar disorder, met with Herald-Tribune Staff Writer Elizabeth Johnson to discuss mental illness, drug addiction and “Star Wars.” Q: What was your life like … Q: Is there anything specific that causes a manic state? A: When I was …
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Herbal Remedy

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In California, Oregon and elsewhere, you are largely free to use cannabis for legitimate health reasons. Under federal law, however, the exact same drug remains a Schedule 1 controlled substance — illicit and illegal, with no accepted medical use, a …
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Almost Addicted: Is My (or My Loved One's) Drug Use a Problem?

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Later, it explores possible roots of addiction, including the role of one's family history, a drug's effects and initial appeal during a hard time, and self-treatment for a mental health issue. One section is geared toward family members and friends …
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