7 Things Children of Alcoholics Should Know
7 things children of alcoholics should know – This is in honor of Children of Alcoholics Week (Feb. 10-16) for everyone affected by alcoholism in their families. I am an advocate for and friend to kids c…
New Mass. alimony law a 'model' — but is it working?
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Just more than a year ago, Gary Young was sentenced to 120 days in Middlesex Jail in Cambridge for failing to come up with $ 20,000 for his wife's lawyer during their divorce proceedings in Cambridge Probate and Family Court. He was found in … “I'm in …
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Students fake ADHD symptoms to get 'brain booster' drug
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Students are mimicking ADHD symptoms in a bid to get their hands on a drug that can help them improve their concentration. — ST FILE … "With Ritalin, there is less risk of addiction but the problem arises if such users turn to higher stimulants …
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Leonie, a former drug-addicted prostitute, offers hope as women struggle to …
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Ms McCracken worked both legally and illegally over the four years she worked as a prostitute on Brisbane's southside. She would often call on men in their homes or at local motels, which was both dangerous and illegal. Eventually, after a number of …
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