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Still Addicted…?

Question by so_fresh: Still addicted…?
I’ve tried over and over so many times to quit using narcotic pain killers, but I can’t last more than 3 days. How are people supposed to get clean when they can’t afford help? I know I’m addicted, I know I need help, but I… Continue reading

From the Archives: God's Next Assignment: Dying

From the archives: God's next assignment: Dying
Despite an operation that took his left kidney, numerous treatments and trips to the University of Kansas Cancer Center and to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, nothing worked. … He still craved drugs. It was his son, encouraged by a teammate of… Continue reading

Insurance Must Cover Mental Health, Substance Abuse Just Like Physical … – Huffington Post

Insurance Must Cover Mental Health, Substance Abuse Just Like Physical … – Huffington Post


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Insurance Must Cover Mental Health, Substance Abuse Just Like Physical
Huffington Post
The Obama administration announced new rules on Friday that will require insurers to cover the treatment of mental health and substance… Continue reading

Miss USA Mistaken as a Transformer at Miss Universe Pageant

Miss USA mistaken as a Transformer at Miss Universe pageant
“If anything, it symbolizes the excesses of American consumerism and its addiction to video games and technology. It is a travesty to the American sensibilities and to the Miss Universe tradition at its peak. “Sure, we can tolerate creativity but… Continue reading

Thursday's Sports in Brief

Thursday's Sports In Brief
Smith had been undergoing rehab at an in-patient facility for substance abuse since late September and missed five games. With San Francisco (6-2) on its bye this week, Smith could resume practicing and … The Washington Redskins coach was responding … Read more on Kansas City… Continue reading