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		<title>Homelessness and Substance Abuse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is well-known that drug abuse and alcoholism have devastating effects on a person. It’s not unusual for someone to lose their job, friends, and family because of an addiction. Some people, however, hit rock bottom, as many would consider it, when they lose everything and become homeless on the streets.
Homeless Camps
Hundreds of homeless people [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.treatmentsolutionsnetwork.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/10/homelessness-and-substance-abuse/</link>
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		<title>The Problem with Marijuana</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Even though it is considered by some to be the most harmless illegal drug there is, marijuana still causes a lot of problems. In a handful of states, marijuana is legal for medicinal purposes. This comes after years of advocates pushing for the drug to be legalized for patients, to treat things like chronic pain, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.treatmentsolutionsnetwork.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/08/the-problem-with-marijuana/</link>
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		<title>The Connection between Trauma and Substance Abuse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In the days and months following two significant earthquakes in the Western Hemisphere, many groups of both residents and rescue workers have experienced great trauma and stress recently. It is natural, therefore, to be concerned for these individuals and their struggle to cope with the devastating effects of disasters such as these.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
People [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.treatmentsolutionsnetwork.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/05/the-connection-between-trauma-and-substance-abuse/</link>
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		<title>Race and Trends in Alcohol Use</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As much as we try to deny differences between different races of people, there are some characteristics that tend to run along ethnic lines. The benefit to identifying these tendencies is that it can help determine where help, education, and prevention are needed most.
SAMHSA Study on African American Drinking
A new study by the Substance Abuse [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.treatmentsolutionsnetwork.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/03/race-and-trends-in-alcohol-use/</link>
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		<title>Mental Health Parity Act</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Up until recently, and even now in many cases, people being treated for  mental health disorders have had more restrictions placed on them when it came to insurance coverage. New steps are being taken to provide equal benefits for those seeking help for their mental health.
The Importance of Mental Health
Mental health is a topic that has [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.treatmentsolutionsnetwork.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/01/mental-health-parity-act/</link>
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		<title>New College Drinking Policy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Virginia Tech has cracked down a bit on underage student drinking. A new policy has been put in place this semester which requires school officials to contact a student’s parents whenever the underage student is caught with alcohol. The change in policy comes after much debate, and people are divided over the policy.
Underage drinking at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.treatmentsolutionsnetwork.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/26/new-college-drinking-policy/</link>
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		<title>Aftercare for Rehab</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Relapse is such a big danger to those attempting sobriety, and it is important that both the rehab facility and the recovering addict have a solid plan in place to help avoid relapse. For recovering addicts that go right back to their old life and friends, the chance of relapse is going to be much [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.treatmentsolutionsnetwork.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/24/aftercare-for-rehab/</link>
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		<title>Addiction in Vancouver</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Vancouver, Canada, has a drug problem. The city is known for its heroin addicts, marijuana users, and methamphetamine addicts. Maybe more importantly, it is known for its ways of dealing with these drugs and their users. It has taken controversial steps that few other countries in the Western World have taken in an attempt to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.treatmentsolutionsnetwork.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/23/addiction-in-vancouver/</link>
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		<title>Marijuana in British Columbia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For most visitors, Canada has been the perfect host for this year’s Winter Olympics. They have friendly citizens, top of the line facilities, and beautiful scenery. The weather has been a bit unpredictable, but if that’s the biggest problem with the Olympics this year, the Canadians have put on a pretty winning event.
Marijuana Friendly City 
Vancouver [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.treatmentsolutionsnetwork.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/19/marijuana-in-british-columbia/</link>
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		<title>Doping at the Olympics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The 2010 Winter Olympics are underway and along with them comes the task of separating out the true athletes from those that enhance their performance with some kind of substance. These Games are yet another sport that has been tainted by doping athletes. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has been in charge of testing the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.treatmentsolutionsnetwork.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/17/doping-at-the-olympics/</link>
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