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Valley Voice: Taking Action Against Alcohol Addiction

Valley Voice: Taking action against alcohol addiction
… brain disease. Parts of the brain that control decision-making, considering consequences and inhibiting poor choices are affected, not just in chronic alcoholism, but after the ingestion of even a single drink of… Continue reading

Is It Legal to Use Coca Leaf in the United States?

Question by DeadmanWalks: Is it legal to use coca leaf in the United States?
I chewed once and kinda liked it. I know it is the raw material for cocaine but itself is not harmful.
No not buzz. I was… Continue reading

Health Care Actually 'affordable' South of Border

Health care actually 'affordable' south of border
They also have the premier Medical Vacation Hospital right at its entrance — San Javier Hospital — that is as good as any in the United States with a fraction of the cost… Continue reading

STATEWATCH: New Jersey's Shadow Government Casts Itself on Christie

STATEWATCH: New Jersey's shadow government casts itself on Christie
Only 17 percent of the 74,400 positions on the Trenton-based central state payroll are outside the supervision of civil service rules — “only” 17 percent from the politicians' perspective. … Nearly… Continue reading

My Dad Has Just Been Diagnosed With Myasthenia Gravis. Does Anyone Have Any Personal Experiences to Share?

Question by Berni: My Dad Has just been diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. Does anyone have any personal experiences to share?
I know the basics of the condition and treatment. What I would like is someones practical experiences that might be… Continue reading

Drug Testing Index of US Workers Reveals Decline in Drug Use but Rise in

Drug Testing Index of US Workers Reveals Decline in Drug Use but Rise in
The 25th anniversary Drug Testing Index™ (DTI) from Quest Diagnostics has revealed overall drug use among American workers declined 74 percent over the past 25… Continue reading