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Johnstown man looking to open sober living home despite pushback from neighbors

During lockdown, Gen Z Australians were most likely to have decreased their alcohol consumption, with 44% reporting they were drinking less – more than double the rate for any other generation. Rates of binge drinking among New Zealand’s young people have also dropped by more than half between 2001 and 2012, and have continued to drop since. There would be a night of heavy drinking, then a regretful day spent piecing the previous evening together. But when the pandemic...

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Former federal prosecutor and Dallas judge suspended for offensive court behavior

While rules may vary, we’re going to discuss the general guidelines most homes require. Residents may not possess drugs or alcohol, and their visitors – typically family and close friends – may not bring these substances in, either. Residents may bring in food, and more sober homes are allowing residents with chronic health problems or specific recovery medications to bring in prescriptions; however, prescription drugs are closely monitored. To join a sober living house, residents must pay their own rent,...

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