Afghanistan's Legacy of Child Opium Addiction

Afghanistan's legacy of child opium addiction

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A report just released by the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan states that there were 2,754 civilian deaths and 4,805 civilian injuries in that country during 2012. Unmentioned is a serious side effect of the conflict: the high number of opium …
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Proposal to drug test some Michigan welfare recipients pending in state House

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There likely will be changes to the bill before votes are taken, including clauses that could allow people who agree to seek substance abuse treatment to continue getting benefits in some cases. A similar plan was approved by the Republican-led …
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Former drug addict illuminates road to recovery

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Eric Carlson, addiction counselor and recovery coach, speaks about his past drug addiction on Tuesday (ELEONOR SEGURA / For the Daily Titan). Eric Carlson, an addiction counselor and recovery coach, gave attendees a look inside his past life as a drug …
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New Freedom Treatment Center Rehabilitation Courses Focus on Life Skills

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Freedom Drug Rehab, an alcohol and drug addiction treatment facility in Southern Michigan, is enhancing their comprehensive drug rehabilitation services to give clients the tools they need to transform their lives post-addiction. The center's new life …
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