Many fans are baffled to see Ricky Williams throw away so much money and fame by smoking marijuana. Ricky Williams, who remains under contract to the Dolphins, sidetracked his career again by testing positive for marijuana in April. Marijuana use isn't excusable even if he turned to it solely to alleviate the stress of his disorder, said pharmacist Paul Doering, who teaches at the University of Florida. Doering said Williams probably is addicted to marijuana independent of his disorder. For someone struggling with both an addiction and social-anxiety disorder, Lauren Williams said, NFL running back is not an ideal job. read more

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Using the pink lumber to promote breast cancer awareness on Mother’s Day, David DeJesus matched a career high with four hits and the Royals beat the White Sox 11-1 for a rare victory in Chicago. Jorge De La Rosa pitched seven sharp innings for Kansas City and Mark Teahen ’s three-run homer in the fifth off Javier Vazquez broke a 1-all tie. DeJesus finished 4-for-6 with two RBIs and three runs scored, helping Kansas City to its first victory in six tries over the White Sox this season and only its seventh in 32 games at U. The White Sox have reached double digits in hits once since April 25 and are batting just . Customer Service | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Media Kit | History | Sales | American City Business Journals, Inc. read more

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Bents, an information technology specialist, was in her second-floor office of the Pentagon on Sept. Three years later, Bents was afraid to take the Metro or drive, afraid of terrorist bombs. Relatives say Bents was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and an anxiety disorder. Family members had to help Bents with her finances, refinancing her home and seeking the help of Sen. Medical experts and support group leaders say Bents’ troubles are not uncommon among those who survived the attacks. Bents’ family members say they hope her plight will increase awareness of the needs of those who survived the attacks. read more

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