Addiction Is Not Easy to Diagnose and Sometimes Hard to Define, Experts Say

Addiction is not easy to diagnose and sometimes hard to define, experts say

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The National Institute of Drug Abuse defines addiction as “a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.” It's common to hear people say they're addicted to something like … Read more on NewsOK.com

Anguish and abuse define the life of a young El Paso prostitute

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Jackie's friend Megan, whose initials are permanently inked in Jackie's left ankle, paid the rent for the both of them and also bought their drugs. “Eventually I felt bad for my friend paying for everything,” Jackie said glancing at her trembling … Read more on Borderzine (blog)

Rick Perry and State Senator Jane Nelson Want Texas to Drug Test Welfare …

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A drug screening that "indicates good cause to suspect the person of controlled substance use" would lead to a drug test. "Good cause" isn't defined in any particular way. And three positive drug tests would mean that the individual and their children … Read more on Dallas Observer (blog)