More Americans Are Failing Drug Tests

More Americans are Failing Drug Tests

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"Experts also point out that a positive drug test may not necessarily be the result of a substance abuse problem," writes the WSJ, which offers the example of a "worker who may be taking a relative's prescription for pain medication to temporarily cope …
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Two from Sheboygan facing heroin charges

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When interviewed by investigators, Torres said he had a drug problem and asked for help, which is what he told authorities two previous times when he was arrested for drugs. Reif told investigators that she was homeless and addicted to heroin. Tweet.
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Health Watch/Baraga County Memorial Hospital/Sharon Gilliland, MD/Pediatrician

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Anyone who has been there knows – substance abuse is just the tip of the iceberg. What underlies addictive and high-risk behavior is often a huge undersea mountain of pain. I ask all of the teenagers who come in for check-ups whether they think drugs …
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New law won't stop them

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New law won't stop them. Friday, August 09, 2013 • Rob MacGregor. THE Psychoactive Substances Act has failed to fully address Gisborne's synthetic drug problem because it is still far too easy for youths to access the products, many in the community say.
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Iyanla Asks DMX If He Has a Drug Problem – Iyanla Fix My Life – Oprah Winfrey Network – Iyanla travels to Yonkers, New York, to meet Earl Simmons—also known as multiplatinum rap artist DMX. They meet at Powerhouse Studios, home of his Ruff Ryder…