Drug Addiction: Russell Brand to U.K. Parliament: Drug Addiction Is a Disease, Not a Crime – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Russell Brand to U.K. Parliament: Drug Addiction Is a Disease, Not a Crime – Seattle Post Intelligencer

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Comedian Russell Brand testified before the U.K. Parliament Tuesday, urging politicians to treat drug addiction as a disease and a health issue rather than a criminal matter. True to his comedic style, Brand cracked jokes throughout his testimony, but for …
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Ex-Celtic Chris Herren using “Project Purple” to fight drug addiction – YAHOO!

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Chris Herren already knows how this is going to end when the Boston sky darkens Tuesday evening and one by one the downtown buildings – from the Prudential Tower to the state capitol to UMass-Boston – are bathed in a purple glow for his anti-drug project.
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Descent into drug addiction can begin at home – WTVF

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – For many people seeking help at a Louisville substance abuse center, the descent into drug addiction started in the medicine cabinets of relatives or friends. It began by popping painkillers found at the homes of family members or …
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Binge eating may lead to addiction-like behaviors

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In the short term, this finding may shed light on the factors that promote substance abuse, addiction and relapse. In the long term, may help clinicians treat individuals suffering from this devastating disease. "Drug addiction persists as a major …
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Alcohol and drug abuse among teens a growing concern

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Sean Ward of Ludlow said, “I actually used to be a pretty heavy drug addict, my mom and I started talking and going to therapy and certain things like that, and this, this is great.” Debbie Santucci who has two children and lives in Ludlow told 22News, …
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Drug Program Focuses on Awareness, Prevention

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By Krista Perry Sue Rosa, town health services manager, knows Chelmsford is not unlike any other town in the area: it has a problem with drug addiction. "Rather than ignoring the problem, we want to be proactive and educate our children, as well as our …
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