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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.

Will They Come Home or Be Adopted?

Question by Jason: Will they come home or be adopted?
My stepson has two siblings from his mother that have been in foster care for 13 months. They were taken away from her due to her drug use. My question is what are the chances of her getting these kids that or will they be adopted out? She was supposed to complete inpatient rehab but she keeps refusing. How long will children’s services give her to complete this? We are in Ohio this helps.
The children are 1 1/2 and 3 1/2 years old.

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State Laws, Police Practices Contribute to 'HIV Epidemic' in Louisiana, Report

State laws, police practices contribute to 'HIV epidemic' in Louisiana, report

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In a state where roughly 45,000 people are intravenous drug users, laws that criminalize sex work and prohibit access to sterile syringes are directly contributing to a devastating HIV epidemic, according to a report issued Wednesday by Human Rights …
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Agency Allocates More Than Million to Help Children

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I NEED to KNOW the MONEY SPENT on ALCOHOL REHABS YEARLY. RECENT and RELIABLE PLZ.?

Question by Evan: I NEED TO KNOW THE MONEY SPENT ON ALCOHOL REHABS YEARLY. RECENT AND RELIABLE PLZ.?
RECENT AND RELIABLE PLZ.

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Answer by raysny
The most recent I could find for the US has the figures for 1997:

“A study shows that the U.S. spent a combined $ 11.9 billion on alcohol and drug abuse treatment, while the total social costs were more than $ 294 billion. The results were part of the National Estimates of Expenditures for Substance Abuse Treatment, 1997, which was released at the end of April by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.

Full Text of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago's Speech

Full text of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago's speech

Filed under: drug addiction treatment act 2000

Guided by faith in a just God and in the rule of law, dozens of whistleblowers have testified in writing and provided supporting documents to prove that the very heart of darkness is the leadership of the Senate itself. Thorough NBI investigation has …
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8 Catalyst Driven Biotech Stocks that May Be Ready to Advance

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Is There a Cutting Rehabilitation Center in My Area?

Question by sissybug1227: Is there a cutting rehabilitation center in my area?
I have searched online and I need to find a Self Harm or Teen cutting rehabilitation center in Nampa Idaho. None of the drug addiction rehabs but one for self harm. Thanks.

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