domestic violence

What Happens When the Victim Does Not Testify?

Question by Amy D: What happens when the victim does not testify?
My friend was involved in a domestic violence case, in which her boyfriend took drugs and then physically hurt her. There were witnesses at the scene and police came to stop the boyfriend. He is in the hospital and was just arrested for attempted murder. My friend is horrified; she is in full agreement that her boyfriend needs severe alcohol and drug abuse treatment, and she would agree to domestic violence. She does not wish to testify for attempted murder because she completely disagrees with this decision. Will the case be dismissed or the charges be less because she will not testify? This is just a horrible, horrible case…

TEEN TRUTH: DRUGS & ALCOHOL Trailer


 

TEEN TRUTH: DRUGS & ALCOHOL Trailer – Get the film: https://www.createspace.com/237253 TEEN TRUTH: DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE is a poignant film that engages, entertains and educates the viewer about t…

 

Santa Fe teen dies at Duke City concert

Filed under: teen drug abuse

A 14-year-old Santa Fe girl died after a late-night concert in Albuquerque on Saturday night that she shouldn't have been able to get into. Hannah Bruch was attending Foam Wonderland, a 16-and-over concert at Expo New Mexico that featured a foam …
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Dramatic Increase in Senior Drug Addiction


 

Dramatic Increase in Senior Drug Addiction – Treatment centers are seeing more older drug addicts. Aging baby boomers coupled with an economic downturn are part of the reason why. (May 18)

 

After heart procedure, Bush gets call from Obama

Filed under: drug abuse definition

democrats voted for them – Did Bush apologize for the unfunded Medicare Part D drug fiasco that cost US over $ 1 TRILLION? democrats … Its amazing to watch a person who fits the legal definition of an adult blaming everyone and everything for damages …
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Why Call Addiction Hotline?


 

Why Call Addiction Hotline? – Everyone is familiar with addiction hotlines. The numbers are displayed on newspapers and advertisements and they can also be found on certain websites. You …

 

The Psychiatrist: The reality of life on the borderline

Filed under: drug abuse help hotline

Psychiatrists often have to hospitalise those who don't want admission, while striving to keep out many who do. More than 70 per cent of acute admissions are detentions under the Mental Health Act. The rest admit themselves voluntarily, via agreed …
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The Wrong Prescription (2009) / Documentary Educational Video


 

The Wrong Prescription (2009) / Documentary Educational Video – A short documentary film about the dangers of teens abusing prescription drugs. The film was made by teens in the summer program at PCTV. Director: New Era P…

 

Youth Summit helps local troubled teens connect with their community

Filed under: drug abuse help for teenagers

In mid-morning, the teens met in smaller workshops in the church classrooms and learned how Arizona law applies to teens and about drug and alcohol abuse, misuse of the Internet and social media, healthy lifestyle choices and domestic violence. And …
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The Devastating Impact of Addiction. Parents and Students Should Take Notice


 

The Devastating Impact of Addiction. Parents and Students Should Take Notice – Hear about the devastating impact of addiction and substance abuse from Dr. Stephen Dewey ([email protected]), neuroscientist at The Feinstein Institute for Me…

 

The cost of being a child of divorce

Filed under: effects of drug abuse

A cross-section of 1,500 people were asked if they had faced a range of 11 circumstances, known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), covering abuse, family break-up, being raised with domestic violence and drink or drug addiction. … Norman Wells …
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