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When Politicos Attack

When Politicos Attack

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But that never stopped Republicans from flying into a blind rage over a perceived abuse of power. “We can go to court,” said John McCain. “We haven't got many more options except [to] tell the American people that we're seeing an abuse of the intent of …
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Binge eating: Most common eating disorder in US garners more attention

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Percentage of Illicit Drug Use in the Past Month Among 12- to 17-Year-Olds

Percentage of illicit drug use in the past month among 12- to 17-year-olds

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Annual averages based on National Survey on Drug Use and Health from 2011 and 2012. Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, …
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Additional drop boxes in Hunterdon County aid in the fight against

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Graduates Challenged on Development

Graduates challenged on development

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He cautioned the graduates to take care of their lives especially against vices such as HIV and drug abuse. A total of 567 graduates were conferred various degrees, diplomas and certificates in this year's graduation compared to last year's 314. Some …
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Help for the Holidays

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Tutors are provided to help parents improve literacy, math and computer skills, and volunteers help with resumes and online applications. The organization has about a 70 percent success rate of families … Services: Provides overnight accommodation …
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Gaga Says She Went 'Cold Turkey' to Break Marijuana Habit

Gaga says she went 'cold turkey' to break marijuana habit

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Etymological dictionaries date the term 'cold turkey' back to the 1920s, when it referred to the withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting heroin rather than drugs in general. The U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse has estimated 9 percent of …
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Outlook optimistic for returning US veterans

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There are both potential positive and negative effects of war experiences,” says Price, whose research has explored trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse and suicide among American military service members and veterans.
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Prescription Drug Abuse a Growing Problem

Prescription drug abuse a growing problem

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AMANDA McCOY/SUN HERALDMichelle Cotton battled with addiction to prescription drugs, but found the help she needed at Home of Grace rehabilitation center in Gautier. She has been drug free for more than four years. 'My whole life has been restored to …
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'Most Nigerian Youths Abuse Drugs'

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Most young people in Nigeria commonly abuse three major drugs – codeine, rohypnol and cannabis – says Dr Vincent Udenze, founder of Synapse Service, a centre for psychological medicine. The conclusion came from treating young adults battling drug …
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Clarissa Darling Was Rolling Hard at the Playboy Mansion in 1999

Clarissa Darling Was Rolling Hard at the Playboy Mansion in 1999

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Get ready for your childhood to be pretty much RUINED. Apparently, while we were all thinking that Clarissa Darling had gone on to have a well-adjusted, nice life as Sabrina Spellman on Sabrina the Teenage Witch in the late nineties, Clarissa was …
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New treatment centre opens to combat increased 'club drug' use

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