Violence Is Not the Solution
Violence is Not the Solution – Venta needed treatment for his drug problem. Instead, he was tortured. In all corners of the world, people who use drugs are forcibly detained in “rehabilitation” centers where they may be subjected to beatings, forced labor, medical experimentation, denial of basic health care (including evidence-based drug treatment), and other severe human rights violations. Like Venta, thousands of people throughout Southeast Asia are locked away in so-called drug rehabilitation centers where they are regularly beaten, abused, and denied access to medical care. The Campaign to Stop Torture in Health Care is working worldwide to put an end to human rights violations and abuses in health care settings. Join the campaign: www.stoptortureinhealthcare.org
Drug rehab service reports soaring rates of mental illness
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TONY EASTLEY: One of Australia's largest drug and alcohol rehabilitation services is reporting an "alarming" growth in clients with mental illness. Odyssey House's latest annual report also reveals there are high levels of alcohol and amphetamine use.
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Blige opens up about drugs and depression
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On eschewing formal rehab: "What I did was I chose to learn how to drink socially and it didn't work. The test comes when you have to decide whether you're drinking to be social or drinking to cover up something again. To cover up depression. To cover …
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