Jase Bolger: Unemployment benefits shouldn't go to help drug users

Published November 1, 2013

Jase Bolger: Unemployment benefits shouldn't go to help drug users

Filed under: drug addiction help recovery

Through recent reform in the welfare drug-testing bill, we fought for recovery, not punishment. People will not be kicked off welfare after one failed test. Recipients who enroll in a drug-treatment plan will continue receiving benefits. Their benefits …
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10 Ways to Stop Being Lonely in Recovery

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After bidding farewell to their drug-abusing associates as well as many of the healthy relationships they once had, most addicts in early recovery are faced with building a social network from the ground up. … Even though it was a one-sided, winner …
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Krokodil use reportedly spreading: What makes dangerous drug so addictive?

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It doesn't help that the drug is easy to produce at home with codeine, gasoline, paint thinner and a few other ingredients. Codeine is sold over-the-counter in Russia, and addicts can easily purchase these items necessary to … He also pointed out …
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