Posts Tagged ‘Addiction’

Pop quiz: Test your drug and alcohol addiction IQ – Times Herald-Record
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One of the sobering things about writing a column on alcohol and drug addiction is that you are reminded regularly of how little Americans know about one of the major health issues facing the country. We talk about having a war on drugs, but …
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250,000 deaths from alcohol abuse ‘unless Government acts’ – Daily Telegraph
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Deaths from liver disease have doubled in Britain in recent years while other countries such as France have seen “profound” falls thanks in part to “strict” rules on marketing drink, a strongly-worded article in The Lancet claims. Academics say …
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Scots push for 50p alcohol price – Financial Times
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Alcohol Abuse And Family in the News

GUEST OPINION: Drug use, abuse or addiction?
Filed under: alcohol abuse and family

A few weeks ago, an old friend recently succumbed to a long fight with mental illness and she intentionally overdosed on painkillers — mental illness is a serious risk factor for drug abuse. Another person close to my family, who has long suffered …
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Drug Abuse Symposium Wednesday Night to Connect Addicts, Families with Helpful …
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… May 2 to help “link” those in need to available substance abuse assistance. By Ben Feldheim Kathy Passafiume is concerned about families, particularly those who aren't seeking any help when a loved one is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction.
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An Addiction Is NOT A Disease – Salon
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My father has an addiction. It’s nothing normal like alcoholism or ciggarettes. It’s nothing abnormal like eating chalk or couch cushions. No, his addiction is internet based. It’s not just broadly the internet. It’s one website. The website is …
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Downtoearthvideo.com Appoints An Expert To Explain The Causes Of Alcoholism – YAHOO!
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Downtoearthvideo.com appoints an expert to explain the causes of alcoholism. The news has been welcomed by people on the site. Downtoearthvideo.com has just appointed an expert to explain the causes of alcoholism to their readers. This new expert will be …
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Native Americans sue beer companies over alcoholism – News.com.au
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Drug Addiction : How to Spot a Meth Addict

Spotting a meth addict can typically be done by noticing telltale signs such as missing teeth, acne breakouts and picking at the skin. Discover how to spot a meth addict with tips from a practicing psychiatrist in this free video on drug addiction. Expert: Dr George Northrup Contact: docgmd.com Bio: Dr. George Northrup earned his medical degree at The University of South Florida in Tampa and completed his psychiatry residency at The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz Series Description: Drug addiction is a life threatening illness, but these tips can help save someone’s life. Become aware of the signs and symptoms of drug addiction with help from a practicing psychiatrist in this free video series on drug addiction.

 

Alkermes Initiates Open-Label Pilot Study of VIVITROL(R) to Evaluate Impact on …
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Addiction Intervention Services

www.addictioninterventionservices.com Video introduction to James D. Shelton, addiction interventionist.

 

Offender gets a second chance through treatment
Filed under: alcoholism intervention

A similar option has been open to criminal defendants with drug or alcohol addiction for several years. State sentencing reforms that became law at the end of September extended the intervention option to defendants with mental illness or intellectual …
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Alcohol Taskforce Accepting Videos for Contest
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Submissions must address adults providing alcohol to those under 21, or how youth can find strength to change attitudes about underage drinking. The Cobb Alcohol Taskforce and the Cobb County School District's Prevention Intervention Center are …
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The Difference Between Alcohol Abuse and Addiction – Tips from Delray Recovery Center – Transworld News
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In order to determine what type of addiction treatment and recovery program one should enter when they are having problems with their drinking it is important to know what the difference is between alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction or dependency.
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The Difference Between Alcohol Abuse and Dependence – Tips from Delray Recovery Center – Transworld News
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In settings that are non-clinical in nature, the terms alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction or dependence are oftentimes used interchangeably. Although they commonly and generically refer to a problem involving the use of alcohol, there is a …
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Warrior Checkup Provides Substance Abuse Help – Seattle Post Intelligencer
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