As a public service, NEWS of the WORLD reprints The FUNNY STUFF FUNNIES, an educational comic book giving basic facts on drugs and alcohol. Each post reproduces a page from the booklet, which is aimed at young persons and which avoids sermonizing and excessive wordiness.
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The author of The Funny Stuff Funnies takes sole responsibility for the content of this e-booklet. This booklet has not been sponsored, either directly or indirectly, by any government or non-government organization or fellowship, such as AA or NA.
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Uppers, Downers, All-Arounders:
Physical and Mental Effects of Psychoactive Drugs
by Darryl S. Inaba and William E. Cohen (CNS Productions).
This fact-packed textbook is up-to-date and user-friendly. It has been adopted by more than 400 colleges and universities. Wide-ranging research and extensive citations make this an excellent reference source.
Some info on treatment of chem problems
What the feds say about crack
https://www.justice.gov/archive/ndic/pubs3/3978/index.htm
Also:
https://oig.justice.gov/sites/default/files/archive/special/9712/appb.htm
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Here are some top-ranked U.S. sites for help on alcohol or drug abuse:
✓ FindTreatment.gov
✓ National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare
✓ If you or someone near to you is in crisis or suicidal, call or text 988, chat 988Lifeline.org, or call 1-800-273-8255 for free and confidential support.
✓ American Addiction Centers Online Resources & Addiction Help Websites, which provides educational and empowering resources for individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction, including Alcohol.org, Recovery.org, DrugAbuse.com, and PsychGuides.com.
✓ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which offers a range of services for those with mental and substance use disorders, including a treatment locator, crisis and suicide prevention hotline, and resources for parents and caregivers.
✓ DrugAbuse.com, which provides educational resources and guides individuals toward drug treatment options.
✓ National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW), which provides information, consultation, training, and technical assistance to child welfare, dependency court, and substance use treatment professionals to improve outcomes for children, parents, and families.
✓ National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which supports research and the development of effective interventions for treating substance use disorders, including medications, behavioral interventions, and digital therapeutics.
✓ USA.gov/mental-health, which provides a directory of resources for mental health, including emergency hotlines, counseling, and treatment options for mental health and substance abuse.
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Zep: Stairway to Heaven
Financial worries?
Some people need help with the financial damage resulting from chem abuse.
Here is a site that might be of help:
https://www.annuity.org/personal-finance/financial-wellness/addiction-recovery/
We caution that we do not vouch for this service. It is up to you to use good judgment.
In general, experience shows that
recovery must come ahead of everything
-- including financial worries.
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Find table of content for Funny Stuff Funnies at this link.
The Lunapic image editor contributed greatly to this booklet's pictorial enhancement. Other image editors used were Palette and Petalica.
Do your friends and your friends' kids a favor, and post one or more Funny Stuff links on social media.Find table of content for Funny Stuff Funnies at this link.
The Lunapic image editor contributed greatly to this booklet's pictorial enhancement. Other image editors used were Palette and Petalica.
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