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Does It Make More Sense to Put CHEMICALLY ADDICTED People in PRISON for POSSESSION or in REHAB?

Question by Bush is not conservative: Does it make more sense to put CHEMICALLY ADDICTED people in PRISON for POSSESSION or in REHAB?
Addiction is an illness. Narcotics abuse is an illness. Logically, the purchasing, possession and abuse of a drug by an addict is as much of a health concern as it is a legal one.

Narcotics abuse is undoubtedly a more emotionally complicated crime than other nonviolent offenses such as theft and vandalism, but early attempts to curb abuse lacked the necessary breadth to get addicts clean. Incarceration is not an effective method of freeing drug users from the substances on which they depend.

Former LSU Star Tyrann Mathieu Reportedly Enters Drug Rehab

Former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu reportedly enters drug rehab

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Also; The Times' college football countdown: No. 13 Arkansas … The former LSU star has reportedly entered a drug rehabilitation program, and his father says his son will not play football until he is confident his rehab is complete. According to …
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Addiction Treatment Center And Dual Diagnosis Expert Dr. A.R. Mohammad …

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How Can I Find Drug Rehabs in Lexington, Kentucky?

Question by ashlynn b: How can I find drug rehabs in Lexington, Kentucky?
My dad is addicted to heroin, and I want to find a drug rehab center for him. Any ideas?

Best answer:

Answer by “TWIST”
the salvation army is your best bet.
but he has a tough road ahead of him with heroin addiction.

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Analysis: Failed Alzheimer's Drug May Get Second Chance

Analysis: Failed Alzheimer's drug may get second chance

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CHICAGO (Reuters) – Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson's Alzheimer's drug failed to help patients showing early signs of the disease, but it could get another chance as scientists test whether the devastating illness should be treated before symptoms appear.
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International health panel says treat all HIV infections

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Treating Drug Addiction Saves Lives

Treating drug addiction saves lives

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I read with interest news accounts of the deaths of patients at the Narconon/Arrowhead facility. As an addiction specialist, I am familiar with their programs and know they have helped many people over the years. I trust that authorities and courts …
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How PTSD and Addiction Can Be Safely Treated Together

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How Will I Find Drug Rehabs in Vista, California?

Question by beatriz a: How will I find drug rehabs in Vista, California?
I need to gather a lot of information regarding drugs, drug dependents, and drug treatment programs. Thus, I would like to go to various drug rehabs so that I may be able to get information directly from the people who are dealing with these kinds of things on a regular basis.

Best answer:

Answer by bibiana xb
Finding drug rehabs is really easy! I already did a search on the Internet and I think the two links that I have included below will help you. You can also call your local health services department or look through the local phone directory. I do hope that you get all the information you need. Good luck!