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Albert Ullman, 95, of Lexington; former Tufts provost
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Known for his academic expertise in alcoholism, addiction, and social psychology, Albert Ullman challenged society's view of alcoholics in the years after World War II. Alcoholism should be treated as a disease, he said, rather than as a problem to be …
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Police investigate break-in at area alcoholics anonymous center
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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Officers with the Wilmington Police Department are investigating a break-in at an Alcoholics Anonymous center located in the 5900 block of Wrightsville Avenue. Police and CSI officials were called to respond early Friday morning …
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What Alcoholics Working the Night Shift Should Know
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Alcohol Abuse Stories in the News

Now is the time to address teen prescription drug misuse
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The newspaper headlines, radio reports, and television stories about the opiate and heroin problem in Vermont are hard to ignore. I have received emails and telephone calls from prevention colleagues and friends and family expressing their concern for …
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Belieber it or not – you decide
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So it's okay to disrespect the laws of the land and drive under the influence of alcohol, or whatever else, be underage to boot, a spoiled little brat, and fly in on a plane that reeked of cannabis (allegedly), so bad that the pilots had to worry about …
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Seeking help with alcoholism and PTSD
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CAMP RIPLEY – Each April since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc.
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Intervention S07-E08 Bret – Alcoholism 03/03

Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Lone-Tiger/254718051656 Forty-two year old Bret grew up as a “golden boy”, playing sports. He married his high sch…

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BCCA: Underage alcohol abuse a growing problem – FOX10 News – Mobile
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BCCA: Underage alcohol abuse a growing problem FOX10 News – Mobile The Baldwin County Community Alliance, or BCCA, is made up of 40 different agencies ranging from health to law enforcement. The group focuses on prevention and intervention on destructive teen behavior. They say the biggest area of concern is alcohol. and more »

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Prevention tips: Alcohol consumption a time bomb for health – Standard-Examiner
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Prevention tips: Alcohol consumption a time bomb for health Standard-Examiner Visser, an advanced substance use counselor with the Action Recovery Group in Ogden, said education and awareness are key when it comes to drinking, especially underage drinking. "There's a lot of scientific evidence that shows that alcohol can leave … Lowering the bar to go to the barThe Slate Online all 9 news articles »

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Alcoholic Behaviors in the News

Survey shows decline in smoking, drinking, sex among Wisconsin high school …
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… reported drinking in the past 30 days in the 2013 survey, down from almost half of students in 1993. Overall consumption, meaning students who reported having at least one alcoholic drink in their lives, fell to 66% of students, down from 78% in …
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Teen binge drinking linked to identifying alcohol brands in pop music
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), excessive alcohol use – as in the case of binge drinking – has immediate effects, including injuries, violence, risky sexual behaviors and alcohol poisoning, which can cause loss of …
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BrainBriefs: The Alcoholic Brain, Autoimmune Epilepsy
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Alcohol Abuse Nhs in the News

Kent hospitals admit failings over Simon Willson death
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Two NHS trusts have admitted failures in the care of a father of two who was found hanged in a hospital toilet. … He had a history of drug and alcohol abuse, which led to the breakdown of his marriage, loss of his job and several suicide attempts …
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Patients in Britain with alcohol-damaged livers may be eligible for …
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The move comes after trials in France and Belgium indicated positive outcomes but the plan could put off potential donors who may not want to help those with what they see as self-inflicted liver damage or who could abuse their new liver with further …
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Addiction expert calls for drug users to be taught how to take illegal …
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