Some Contention Surrounds State's Welfare Drug Testing Bill

Some contention surrounds state's welfare drug testing bill

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Those who fail the test are disqualified for benefits for a year, or they have about six months to complete or enroll in a substance abuse treatment program. After thee denials of financial assistance because of the drug test, a person and a person's …
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Man Fired For Drug Addiction Now Helps Addicts (VIDEO)

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I came back, I continued to have a problems and I was eventually let go." Hewitt said that this experience taught him that his behaviors were unacceptable, and he eventually turned his life around, going into recovery and now helping addicts himself.
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Ohio Health facility, drug abuse forum, road projects top 2012 stories

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The Pickerington Police Department held an informational forum April 30 geared to educate parents and youth about the dangers of opiates and the warning signs of abuse. The forum was organized by Pickerington Police Chief Mike Taylor. … At the forum …
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Students and Video Game Addiction

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… can entrap them into addiction before they know what has hit them. My hope is that our family's story can help the higher education family grapple with this epidemic, so that other parents' sons and daughters don't experience the calamitous crash …
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