Alcohol, Drugs,& the Brain
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Afghanistan destroys tonnes of drugs and alcohol
Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse
Kabul — Afghan authorities Tuesday destroyed more than 10 tonnes of drugs and thousands of bottles of alcohol as part of their fight against narcotics amid a fresh surge in opium cultivation. Government officials, ambassadors and military commanders …
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'I Probably Shaved A Few Years Off My Life': Eminem Admits Drugs And Alcohol …
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He admits it was a scary time being hooked on the substance but his music career kept him alive. “I'm as happy as I can be, I guess,” he revealed to Rolling Stone magazine. “Hip-hop saved my life, man. It's the only thing I've ever been even decent at …
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's ex-staffers detail erratic behavior in documents
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"And he's not doing drugs. And he's not drinking. So he's moving in the right direction, in my opinion, but the public flogging, never seen anything like it. This man has apologized profusely. He's asked for forgiveness, and the rest is sheer politics …
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Mayor Rob Ford is not receiving treatment for drug or alcohol abuse
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Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has had a busy few days, packed with appearances on three American media outlets, his own television show in Canada and two chaotic city council meetings that all but ousted him from his current position. Despite all of …
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