Former Hockey Player's Addiction Leads to Armed Robbery

Published January 25, 2013

Former hockey player's addiction leads to armed robbery

Filed under: What Makes Cocaine Addictive

Wright robbed the adult video store of $ 600 in merchandise and cash because he had been promised an eight-ball of cocaine by the person who wanted the items, said defence lawyer Graham Dove. The video … After listening to Wright's statement, much of …
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Woman conquers decades of addiction

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She offered her a spot in the program, though Jackson knew that 30 years on the street would make it hard for Dexter to change. But that didn't make it impossible. "I believe every woman we take into this program has the ability to change their lives …
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Veterans fight chronic pain, drug use with yoga

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In a study of OEF/OIF veterans, a participant discusses how she coped with the death of her grandmother and how grief made her more aware of and sensitive to the pain. Another participant believes that job dissatisfaction exacerbated his pain and led …
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