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Katrina Causes Wave of Addiction Problems
Hurricane Katrina displaced thousands of people with addictions from their support networks, added strain on people who may have been walking the line between moderate use and addiction, and put millions at risk of turning to alcohol or other drugs.

Red Cross Directs Shelters to Allow Addiction Counseling
Red Cross officials issued a letter saying that emergency shelter managers "must allow substance abuse counselors to enter the shelters in order for people with substance-abuse problems to receive appropriate counseling."

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•  Okla. Hit with Wave of Mexican Meth
•  New NH Roadmap on Underage Drinking Says Everyone Must Pitch In
•  NASADAD Calls for Education, Coordination in Wake of Disasters
•  Reynolds May Buy Smokeless Tobacco Company
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•  Govt. Cuts Will Reduce Funding to Nonprofits, Experts Predict
•  Charity Web Sites Boost Online Donations
•  Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation Prevention Grants
•  New Study Tracks Foundation Giving for Social Justice
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•  Pathfinder For Research of Alcohol Law In The United States
•  Washington State Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Cost Offset Pilot Project: 2002 Progress Report
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Despite Setback, Coalition Fights Law Barring Aid to Students with Drug Convictions
A coalition of 240 health, education, criminal-justice and student groups is working to repeal a federal law that bars students with drug convictions on their records from receiving federal education aid.
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