Author: /u/dsw1088

Infrastructure Bill

Call me an absolute cynic (it would be apropos) but I’m just waiting on these funds being used on more deleterious highway expansions instead of reducing wait times at bus stops and increasing the number and scope of routes.

Highway projects are such low hanging fruit for lawmakers because it’s just feel good legislation. More road =/= less congestion. Lookup ‘induced demand’ for more information. Here’s a good and short explainer.

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[help] Any free, secular inpatient alcoholism treatment?

I’m wondering if the city has any free inpatient medical care where I can get the medication and medical observation I need to quit alcohol. I’ve been drinking heavily for over a decade and now that I’m in my 30’s I finally want to quit for my own sake. I’m NOT looking for Jesus or a 12 step program. I WANT to quit but am having the shakes pretty badly when I tried to quit several times over the past month or so. To clarify further, I need medication and observation during my detox.

Is this available or is it a luxury item here in Houston.

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