Addiction – Definition

addiction – definition – addiction (noun) 1. The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination. 2. A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one’s life but when ceas…

George Zimmerman's Brother Compares Trayvon Martin to Alleged Baby-Killer …

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The most common crimes were drug abuse violations, resulting in arrest of 770,430 whites and 381,006 blacks. Whites were far more likely to be arrested driving under the influence. Of 998,035 total offenses, 877,810 of those arrested where whites …
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Crimes committed while on drugs could offer free pass from jail

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CHARLESTON — Criminals might get a free pass and never spend an hour in prison if their offenses can be tied to drug abuse under a Senate-passed bill to ease crowded conditions, cautions a Republican leader in the House. With little discussion …
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Montana State University Trains American Indian Educators for Top Positions

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“Many of our students come from homes on a reservation with high poverty, suicide, drug- and alcohol-abuse rates. We instill the hope that 'yes, you can, and we're going to help you.' ” Ruff says the program has formalized its commitment to providing …
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