March 11, 2011
DRUG REHAB – USA
Proposal would require drug testing for recipients of public assistance – NewsChannel 9 WSYR
If the person fails the drug test, he or she would be required to join a drug rehabilitation program. While attending rehab, they will then receive public assistance. Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli opposes the idea. He says the cost will outweigh the benefits.
DRUG ADDICTION – USA
Stopping “One Size Fits All” Drug Sentences – WCTV
A new proposal would scrap all minimum mandatory sentences for those accused of non-violent drug offenses. Critics say these minimum mandatory sentences target drug traffickers.
DRUG EDUCATION – USA
Narconon Rehabilitation Program Battles Addiction Through Drug Education – PR Web
Through rehabilitation, corporate and community drug education, Narconon Arrowhead is working to help those affected by drug use. Narconon Arrowhead, one of the world’s largest and most successful rehabilitation programs, has set out on a drug education campaign to help battle the recent up rise of drug abuse across the country.
MARIJUANA – USA
Marijuana Use in High School – New York Times
About 40 percent of high school students have tried marijuana, although teenagers who take part in sports or other extracurricular activities are less likely to use the drug, a new study shows.
DRUG ADDICTION – IRELAND
Community Group Helps Underage Addicts – Build.ie
Community workers responding to drug and alcohol misuse in Ballymun, Dublin, have reported treating school children from as young as 10, who exhibit patterns of addiction.
SALVIA – CANADA
Government proposes ban on salvia – Gauntlet
It is unknown when salvia use began in Canada as a recreational drug but its increase in popularity has been gradual and recent. According to the 2009 Canadian alcohol and drug use monitoring survey, the first study measuring the use of the plant.
MARIJUANA – USA
Former Ashley worker loses jobless benefit case over drug use – Winona Daily News
Galindo tried to collect unemployment, contending he couldn’t be fired for misconduct because he had an uncontrollable drug addiction.
ALCOHOL – USA
Attacking alcohol abuse is the key to ending misconduct in the fleet – NavyTimes.com
And while chiefs face the boot for a range of misconduct, including fraternization or acts of dishonesty, it’s no stretch to say that alcohol abuse played a role in many, many cases. The Navy continues to be afflicted with a deep-rooted subculture of problem drinking.
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