and it was through them that she had access to alcohol, marijuana and later, cocaine, at sleep-overs away from her mother. Drew says her mother never knew about her drug use during those years because “I was able to hide it from her. Addicts are the best manipulators...
“…the movement in California as outlined in Proposition 19 to legalize marijuana is not in line with NOBLE’s mission, history or stance on drugs in our communities. As an organization, NOBLE does not support the legalization of marijuana. The true social and community impact that this type ...
The National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA, previously the National Association for Children of Alcoholics) is fighting to bring attention and support to children isolated in families suffering addiction. I encourage teachers, counselors, healthcare professionals, clergy, ...
The THC in marijuana can suppress the body's immune system, increasing the risk of disease. True or False: 1. Stress can make you sick. 2. All stress is bad. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Steroids suppress the func...
and to comply with other federal laws and regulations regarding drug and alcohol use. At the same time, the ADA provides limited protection from discrimination for recovering drug abusers and for alcoholics.” In other words, even if you were an addict and got clean, you may not be treated ...