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Drug Testing Welfare Recipients in Florida, Fair or Not? Pros and Cons (Updated 12-8-2011) [54*]

Drug testing recipients of welfare payments has always been controversial; most States that have tried drug-testing direct testing have been unsucessful. Florida's governor, Rick Scott, is putting his hat in the ring on this and beginning July 1, 2011, recipients of cash supplements are required to get a drug test prior to receiving assistance and periodically thereafter. So far, I have had five show up at my office for testing.

24 comments    florida drug welfare
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ASMR: What is This Tingling Sensation in my Head?

An article on ASMR: a term we coined to describe a pleasurable tingling sensation on the scalp.

360 comments    health radio trigger
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How Past Drug Use Affects Job Opportunities

If you've used illegal drugs at any point in your past you need to be aware of the effect that can have on your career. Recognize when it can become an issue and how to mitigate the problem.

0 comments    marijuana job application
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Why Are Drugs Illegal in the United States

Okay first off, I'm not an advocate for addiction. I hate addiction personally and I believe it is wrong to put a substance above all other things in life. But there are people out there that suffer from addictions just like others suffer from...

4 comments    money politics united states
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Psychoactive Drugs: Physical Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms List

Psychoactive drugs can be classed into three main categories: stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens. The effects and withdrawal symptoms of popular drugs from each category can be found below.

24 comments    health drugs alcohol
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Drug abuse among youth;cause,effect and control

 A drug can be said to be  any substance use in medicine.It can also be said to be any substance taken by some people to get certain effect, such as happiness and excitement.Driving from these definitions above, drugs can be classified into two...

26 comments    life parenting medicine
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Teens, Tattoos and Body Piercings

Risk-Taking Behavior is Common for Teens According to the Urban Youth Workers Institute, much of the literature detailing the risks of tattooing dates back to the early 1900s. Sadly, this is an indicator of society’s level of concern for the...

2 comments    health children depression
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Relapse Prevention Skills

Relapse prevention skills are skills that help an addict or alcoholic anticipate and cope effectively with the very real potential for relapse. Learning to apply specific coping skills to preventing relapse or maintaining sobriety is relapse prevention.

30 comments    treatment addiction feelings
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Teens at Risk: Dangerous Risky Behaviors

Teens often take risks and engage in dangerous behaviors. Prevent physical and emotional harm by learning the signs of teens at risk

28 comments    parenting teens teen
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Superwoman Syndrome

Many women in today's society suffer from Superwoman Syndrome. These women feel the pressure that they have to do it all and do it all well. Many women suffering from Superwoman Syndrome have high stress levels and even turn to pill-popping to help keep them going.

26 comments    stress woman symptoms of stress
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