Survey: 1 in 6 Unemployed Have Addicted to Drugs, Alcohol

Survey: 1 in 6 unemployed have addicted to drugs, alcohol

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… is a significant barrier to long-term recovery for people," the counselor of about 30 years said. The government's National Survey on Drug Use and Health found one in six unemployed workers are addicted to alcohol or drugs; a substance abuse disorder.
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Local Foster Mother Charged In Girl's Death Had Troubled Past

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In the report, Clemon Small admitted that he was a recovering crack-cocaine addict, “and shared struggles with drug addiction, starting in 1980.” He later admitted in the report that, “he and a former wife were both heavy crack-cocaine risers …
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Spadafora knows this championship bout can change his life

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A decade ago, before his bouts with legal problems and alcohol and drug addiction saw the former IBF world lightweight champion's life spiral out of control, Spadafora said he had $ 700,000, owned three houses and six automobiles. “All them toys are …
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