Posts Tagged ‘Alcohol’

Alcohol Abuse And Family in the News

GUEST OPINION: Drug use, abuse or addiction?
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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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Alcohol Abuse Research in the News

Middle-class children most likely to try alcohol by 12
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Middle-class children are far more likely to have drunk alcohol by the age of 12 than those from lower social groups, research has found. By Laura Donnelly, Health Correspondent More than one in three of those born in professional households had downed …
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Is 'Almost Alcoholic' a Useful Concept?
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The data supporting the spectrum model, however, come from an entirely different perspective — epidemiological research. The recent embodiment of this perspective is the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's NESARC (National …
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Kids Alcohol Abuse in the News

Amberly's Place encourages residents to speak out for abused children
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Children whose parents abuse alcohol and other drugs are three times more likely to be abused and more than four times more likely to be neglected. While Amberly's Place is seeing a rise in child abuse cases, it doesn't mean an increase in child abuse.
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Alcohol abuse hits home
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He was all of this and more — until alcohol took it away. Fred had always been a drinker but when his kids moved away from home to study and after a second relationship break-up, he became lonely and unfortunately found solace in a highly selfish …
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Underage drinking in Abilene is everyone's problem, experts say
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Alcohol abuse amnesty policy working, UF says – Gainesville Sun
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Alcohol abuse amnesty policy working, UF says Gainesville Sun By Nathan Crabbe Nearly five times as many University of Florida students received medical attention for alcohol abuse in fall 2011 as did during the previous fall, but university officials said Monday that the increase is a positive sign that a new … Students responding to university alcohol amnesty policyThe Independent Florida Alligator all 2 news articles »

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Screening For Alcohol Abuse At The Dentist’s – Medical News Today
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Screening For Alcohol Abuse At The Dentist's Medical News Today In a report published in the April edition of the Royal College of Surgeon's Dental Journal, health experts warn that excessive alcohol consumption causes mouth cancer and dental disease. According to the experts, in order to tackle this as fast as … Dentists 'should screen patients for alcohol abuse'Telegraph.co.uk Dentists should check patients for alcohol misuseWebMD.Boots.com Dentists 'should check for alcohol abuse'The Independent Dentistry IQ –eGov monitor –Public Service all 21 news articles »

Alcohol Awareness Month observed in April – SalemNews.net
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Alcohol Awareness Month observed in April SalemNews.net Every year, during the month of April, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) observes National Alcohol Awareness Month to raise awareness of alcohol abuse and to encourage people to make healthy, safe choices. Daring to be the Cool Kid—Who Doesn't DrinkPatch.com Proven measures to combat underage drinkingWatertownDailyTimes.com all 8 news articles »

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Study examines military reserve alcohol abuse – The Brown Daily Herald
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Study examines military reserve alcohol abuse The Brown Daily Herald By Kate Nussenbaum Many studies have shown that alcohol abuse is common among active members of the military, but a new study led by Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Brandon Marshall shows that alcohol problems are common within the reserve …

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Alcohol Poisoning Signs And Symptoms in the News

Alcohol Poisoning and Binge Drinking
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So far the Panama City Beach Police Department has made around 160 arrests related specifically to alcohol. Some of the signs of alcohol poisoning include confusion, stupor, vomiting, and unconsciousness. If you notice someone exhibiting these symptoms …
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TCU Kicks Off Spring Break With VITALS
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"Instead, we developed a campaign to educate them to recognize the symptoms of alcohol poisoning and get help." A formative research by VITALS also shows that 33 percent of TCU students reported they or their friends have experienced alcohol poisoning.
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Synthetic marijuana sending more teens to hospital, study finds
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