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What Is the Medical and Legal Definition of “Narcotics Abuse”?

Question by Kirk: What is the medical and legal definition of “narcotics abuse”?
If a patient suddenly discovered he had been given a diagnoses of “narcotics abuse”, what does that mean? It’s a false claim and it needs further investigation, and moreover, an explanation. But ,can you break it down for me? It immediately conjures up an extremely negative connotation for me.

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Answer by KoalaMama
Let’s start at the basics. Narcotics are any of a group of drugs, such as heroin, morphine, and pethidine, that produce numbness and stupor. They are used medicinally to relieve pain but are sometimes also taken for their pleasant effects. Prolonged use may cause addiction, which leads to the abuse.

Is Arkansas the Only State That ” Pays Off” Its Single People for Having Babies Out of Wedlock?

Question by Sizzlin Sammy: Is Arkansas the only state that ” pays off” its single people for having babies out of wedlock?
In Arkansas,these people suck off the State by getting rental assistance,food stamps and claiming kids at tax time that aren’t even theirs.I am so sick of this!!!They drive nice cars and have diamonds on their fingers at the same time are selling drugs and living the Life.The people that go into “rehab” also get food stamp benefits..And I guess that’s why our streets need repair so badly.Pardon me while I vent !

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Will Pretending to Be Christian Help Me to Pull More Pretty Korean Girls?

Question by Prometheus Unbound: Will pretending to be Christian help me to pull more pretty Korean girls?
BQ: What is it about Korean culture that lends itself and so many Koreans towards the Christian worldview? Why is Christianity so appealing to the ‘Korean psyche’ if such a thing can be said to exist?

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Answer by Chilli
It may be a case of an Asian country that prides itself as being “above” its Asian neighbours by being Christian. After all, missionaries always tell their potential converts that they will always be “primitive” and “backward” until they accept Christianity and forget their Buddhist heritage. It is called being naive and unfortunately, they are taken advantage of.

Addiction Treatment Center in Texas


 

Addiction Treatment Center in Texas – http://www.texasdrugrehabs.net/ – The Texas Drug Rehabs hotline staff are available 7 days per week to assist you in this time of crisis. We will work dilige…

 

Too little help for addicts

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What is alcoholism and drug addiction? It's a disease much like diabetes, heart trouble, etc. It can attack the "underprivileged" as well as the "other side." Insurance companies pay for people to go to rehabilitation centers, just as they pay for …
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How Do I Convince My Parents to Let Me Model?

Question by Daphne: How do I convince my parents to let me model?
I am a 17 year old girl. I just completed high school and I am sure that I want to become a model.I fit all the physical requirements and am photogenic and I am mentally prepared for it. I speak 5 languages, I handle social situations well and I basically live for fashion. My parents however do not support the idea. At All. I want to participate in the Elite Model Look this year and I am not 18 so I will need their approval.

Drug Abuse Policy: What Doesn’t Work (Glenn Campbell Philosophy Video)


 

Drug Abuse Policy: What Doesn’t Work (Glenn Campbell philosophy video) – Glenn Campbell on why slogans, advertising and treatment don’t change drug abuse. Filmed with my iPhone at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. …

 

County, schools combat drugs, celebrate Red Ribbon Week

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Nearly half of teens ages 12-17 (45 percent) have seen pictures on Facebook, MySpace or another social networking site of kids using drugs, getting drunk or passed out. Compared to teens who have not seen pictures on Facebook or another social …
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