Opinion: We've Finally Come to Our Senses on Legalized Pot; Let's Keep Going

Opinion: We've Finally Come to Our Senses on Legalized Pot; Let's Keep Going

Filed under: drug addiction help for family

The idea that it's a “gateway drug” to the harder stuff is laughable. If that were the case, then surely we'd all be a nation of heroin addicts by now. The idea that it makes people shiftless and lazy might be true, but then again, my 22-year old …
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Sophie Anderton clean thanks to Amy Winehouse charity

Filed under: drug addiction help for family

Addiction is such a selfish disease. I hadn't given my family a second thought." Anderton now works with the foundation to help troubled youngsters and adds, "I will be going around secondary schools… speaking to kids about the dangers of taking drugs.
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Palm Beach County pushing for more Drug Court money

Filed under: drug addiction help for family

It allows family members or a group of acquaintances to go to court and ask a judge to impose court-ordered drug treatment. It also offers treatment for those voluntarily seeking help. The idea was to help people who have been "unable to recognize …
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