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Question About Social Work Degree and Sociology?

Question by Tiff: Question about Social Work Degree and Sociology?
What you would say is the difference between a bachelors in Social work and a Bachelors in Sociology with a concretion in social work? When looking for a job, what type of places would look at me for both of these different kinds of degrees?
What type of places do social workers work in?

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Soaring Prices, Not Demand, Behind Massive Hike in U.S. Health Spending

Soaring Prices, Not Demand, Behind Massive Hike in U.S. Health Spending
12 (HealthDay News) — Contrary to popular belief, the biggest reason for the rise in U.S. health care spending is not an aging population or patient demand but rather the increasing costs of drugs, procedures and hospital care, a new study finds …
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Can police prevent domestic violence simply by telling offenders to stop?
Nationwide, there were at least 10,600 domestic homicides between 2000 and 2006, according to FBI data. In May 2008, two domestic … In 1994, Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act, providing $ 1.6 billion to investigate and prosecute offenders …
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I NEED to KNOW the MONEY SPENT on ALCOHOL REHABS YEARLY. RECENT and RELIABLE PLZ.?

Question by Evan: I NEED TO KNOW THE MONEY SPENT ON ALCOHOL REHABS YEARLY. RECENT AND RELIABLE PLZ.?
RECENT AND RELIABLE PLZ.

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Answer by raysny
The most recent I could find for the US has the figures for 1997:

“A study shows that the U.S. spent a combined $ 11.9 billion on alcohol and drug abuse treatment, while the total social costs were more than $ 294 billion. The results were part of the National Estimates of Expenditures for Substance Abuse Treatment, 1997, which was released at the end of April by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.

Midday Roundup: Hawaii to OK Same-Sex Marriage

Midday Roundup: Hawaii to OK same-sex marriage
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford doesn't think his recent history of buying and using illegal drugs is cause for him to resign. The Toronto City Council … He insisted he was not a drug addict and said he is still a “positive role model for kids who are down …
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People Want Woman Arrested 117 Times To Be Set Free
She's an admitted crack and heroin addict who is facing drug charges again for having a crack pipe. “Instead of putting them in jail, we put them in a year to 18 months treatment program,” said Drug Court Judge Tim Dwyer. Judge Dwyer says it's not up …
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Any Foundations Like TWLOHA, That Focuses on Teen Drug Abuse or Domestic Violence?

Question by .: Any Foundations like TWLOHA, that focuses on Teen Drug Abuse or Domestic Violence?
www.twloha.com

I love the TWLOHA group, and I love what it stands for. But so many people are pretending like there all for it, and I want to be unique and show support for my 2 favourite causes, Teen Drug Abuse and Teen Domestic Violence . If you know any group like TWLOHA, please tell me?

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Answer by R?????A??
There is RAINN- Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network.
It’s pretty self explanatory, it helps victims, loved ones, etc all about rape and abuse.

Nov. 7, 2013 Ann Arbor City Council: Preview

Nov. 7, 2013 Ann Arbor City Council: Preview
Those items relate to grants from the state and federal government to the 15th District Court for several of its specialty courts that focus on drug offenses, domestic violence, and veterans issues. The council will also be ….. follows sentencing …
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Santa Barbara Rescue Mission
The Mission's 12-month residential recovery program aims to bring individuals from decades of addiction, institutionalization, and homelessness back to sobriety, health and wholeness. Certification through the California Department of Alcohol and Drug …
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