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Well, thank you!

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US Library of Medcine (NIH) http://www.ncbi.nih.gov(from the 17.Aug.2016 BIO Med Central BMC pbluc helth study):"The Israeli occupation ws cited as the primary cause of addictions to illicit drugs in Palestine.It is a widely held belief amoung occupied Palestinians that Israel encourages substance abuse amoung Palestinian youth to destroy their future. This belief is supported by the fact that IDF and Israeli police make little effort to halt the supply of drugs and alcohol to Arab youth. According to a previous study (Cited) in Jerusalem the military occupation and related violence, political instablility and economic and cultural hardship are likely to continue to generate conditions conducive to addiction in Palestine."http://www.ncbi.nih.gov.

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National media shame therapy?OK-Stuff happens

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Capsicum- even raw (very very) hot chilis (habernero or such) Causes blisters, sometimes but heck, GOUT.Easy on the fats and alcohol and any sugars.Dose on anti biotic naturals like echinacea or oregono root, golden sealStay away from any so-called drugs except the THC/CBD one.Ginger and star anise for the side effect stomach adjusting.One year off and on fasting.Man, gout! But tere's ways...

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<< lassez bon temps roular!>>

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My father was a mean drunk who used to beat up my mom and, beginning with me because I was the oldest, the kids. He died when I was 12. I was glad then and I am still happy that he didn't live any longer.

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Good to all the healers and whom all they help:Since evil hates true humor this relic text was made by a notorious anti drug non user, complainer:

"I might be movin' to Montana soonJust to raise me up a crop ofDental FlossRaisin' it upwaxin' it downIn a little white boxI can sell uptown.

By myself I wouldn't have no bossBut I'd be raisin' my lonely Dental Floss.

Well I might gtow me some beesBut I'd leave the sweet stuff to someone else..." Frank Zappa Music Inc. Munchkin Music,1970 ASCAP

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Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying we did it _correctly_.

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Trix, there's a novel in here somewhere.

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Yeah, I was surprised that the media attention was what made them get help, but better late than never.

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May I have your strength as I go next weekend and see what I can do for my darling (and totally crazy) uncle. He has a Phd, a law degree, medical school, and an IQ of 200....and he is homeless and completely dependent on social services to keep a roof over his head. Addicted to anti-anxiety meds and his belief that he knows more than all the health professions combined. All his immediate family is gone except for me and my sibling. And there is no way I could bring him to my house. I have enough crazy in it. He was (and still is) such a sweet, gentle person. Why does this happen (mental illness) to such a wonderful person?

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Very true.

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I’m sorry you’re facing this. You are a good person no matter what you decide.

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No, my parents didn't obsessively love each other nor did my father have dementia. He was of sound mind when HE chose to do what he did, and my mother wasn't able to stop what happened. I appreciate your concern.

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You people obviously know nothing about blood chemistry.. The white corpuscles are methamphetamines and sometimes there just happen to be too many of them. You can do two things about them. You can visit a hospital to detox your excess white corpuscles, or you can read the latest news in depth until you achieve a natural low..

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Thank you very much... that's a very kind thing to say.

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