'Last Mile' Program Tries to Make Convicts Tech Savvy
'Last Mile' program tries to make convicts tech savvy
SAN QUENTIN — Eddie Griffin went to state prison in the '90s, after his cocaine addiction led him to three possession convictions — qualifying him for a penalty of 25 years to life under a now-defunct section of California's three-strikes law.… Continue reading
Christine McVie to Join Fleetwood Mac on North American Tour
Christine McVie to join Fleetwood Mac on North American tour
The band also includes Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham. Fleetwood Mac canceled 14 shows in Australia and New Zealand during John McVie's treatment. The band spokeswoman didn't specify the type of cancer. Christine McVie …
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What Life Is Like as a Recovering Sex and Love Addict
What Life Is Like As A Recovering Sex And Love Addict
Turns out that AA (and Narcotics Anonymous, and especially Cocaine Anonymous) is full of willing sex and love addicts. As I embarked on yet another …. Slowly, the cycle of obsession, craving and withdrawal loosened its hold. My evening… Continue reading
Good Morning, News!
Good Morning, News!
A pregnant woman checked into a Florida motel and allegedly treated herself to a daylong crack-cocaine binge. Pretty soon after, she was giving birth to her premature child in the bathtub. She bit off the umbilical cord. Her other child, 11 months old …
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Family Thrives After a Year on Sugar-Free Detox Diet in 'Year of No Sugar'
Family thrives after a year on sugar-free detox diet in 'Year of No Sugar'
Dr. Lustig, a pediatric endocrinologist, said sugar is a drug that's as addictive as cocaine. Lustig said sugar causes … "Carbs are devastating for the brain," said Dr. Perlmutter, who himself follows a low-carb, high-fat ketogenic… Continue reading
Portsmouth Service Offers Help to Cocaine Addicts
Portsmouth service offers help to cocaine addicts
'A lot of it was guilt – I started drinking more to get rid of the guilt of taking cocaine. 'My son was born in 1999 and I realised I had a problem and that I couldn't stop. 'I was taking prescription pills… Continue reading
Gang Sweeps Last Year Cut Crime in A.C., but Ingrained Problems Remain
Gang sweeps last year cut crime in A.C., but ingrained problems remain
He also wants to start a program for the youth. He's got a name picked out: Neighborhood Addiction Prevention Program, or NAPP. “It's not so much rehabilitation, but 'habilitation,'” he said, putting his own spin on the word.… Continue reading
Officials: Leader of Puerto Rico-New York City Drug Ring Arrested
Officials: Leader Of Puerto Rico-New York City Drug Ring Arrested
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A long-term investigation into a major narcotics operation being run out of a Bronx day care center has resulted in another round of arrests. As WCBS 880′s Irene Cornell reported Thursday, investigators announced they've …
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Cocaine Addiction Treatment Centers | Heroin Rehab Centers
Cocaine Addiction Treatment Centers | Heroin Rehab Centers — http://rehabilitationcentersinillinois.net Cocaine Addiction Treatment Centers treats dependency to alcohol, marijuana, prescribed drugs, and more through de…
Democratic candidates for attorney general square off at forum
''There probably aren't going to be that many differences in terms of policy, but I think… Continue reading
A Date With Destiny
A Date with Destiny
Jace Herndon is a hard guy to feel sorry for. He was a tweeker, a meth addict, a junkee. He was also a thief, a violent four-time felon. He spent time in prison, sentenced for holding a stolen AK-47. He'd attacked police. All you have to… Continue reading