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If most of the incarceration is, say, drug-use related, or immigrant-on-immigrant crime, then you probably shouldn't think of that as a big problem with immigration, except insofar as it ties up police resources.
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A new report on substance abuse and mental health shows a small percentage of people are kicking smoking while alcohol and illicit drug-use levels remain steady.
Report: Smoking declines as alcohol, drug use hold steady 2009
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To do it right it should be a late-night series on Showtime or equivalent because it's obviously an adult program with heavy erotic and drug-use themes.
MIND MELD: SciFi TV Shows That Deserve A Remake (with Videos) 2010
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Also, there is considerably more leeway when it comes to violence or romantic situations than profanity (or drug-use, for that matter).
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Tom’s Review Forum 2009
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To deal with and reduce the harms associated with this new era in drug-use a more intelligent and modernized response is needed.
Amanda Feilding: Legal Highs Demonstrate Antiquated Drug Policy Legislation Amanda Feilding 2011
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Jim's last days were rather sad ... but he brought on his problems himself with his drug-use and womanizing, so shed no tears.
Updates On The Muppets and Other Henson Created Puppets | /Film 2010
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In Washington D.C., the Oak Hill juvenile detention center was well-known for its decaying interior, rampant drug-use, and abusive guards.
Youth Radio -- Youth Media International: D.C.'s Juvenile Justice System Sees Real Change Youth Radio -- Youth Media International 2011
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It is caused by drug-use, alcoholism, teen pregnancy, divorces and poor financial decisions. —
The Early Word: Obama Defends Economic Plan - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2009
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In Washington D.C., the Oak Hill juvenile detention center was well-known for its decaying interior, rampant drug-use, and abusive guards.
Youth Radio -- Youth Media International: D.C.'s Juvenile Justice System Sees Real Change Youth Radio -- Youth Media International 2011
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And Weisberg said the continuous use of peyote by a “discrete and well-defined group” makes it different from drug-use claims by other religions.
Arizona Supreme Court to decide whether there is a religious right to use marijuana 2009
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