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Effects Alcohol Abuse in the News

The European myth of attitudes and alcohol use
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That said, a recent St. Luke's Wood River hospital health report released just before the end of 2013 showed that 23 percent of Blaine County residents surveyed said they had drunk excessively or engaged in binge drinking at least once in the previous …
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Alcohol industry unveils first UK-wide responsible sponsorship code
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The formal code from industry body the Portman Group attempts to quell concerns from the Government and health charities that events sponsored by drinks brands encourage alcohol abuse. Other rules include preventing alcohol companies from sponsoring …
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Dr. Gabor Mate: Addiction

A bad childhood: Vancouver physician Gabor Mate and the social roots of our addictions.

 

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Question by shipit67: How exactly is alcoholism (and drug abuse for that matter) considered a disease?
My dad is a piece of crap alcoholic. The alcoholics anonymous “Big Book” compares alcoholism to an allergy and an illness. Am I the only one who is saying “huh?!” You have to DRINK in order to become an alcoholic, whereas contracting most forms of illness, (with the exception of STD’s, lung cancer induced from smoking, etc.) are contracted through no fault of the person stricken with the illness. My dad didn’t have to start drinking, he chose to.

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Answer by bt
there are many people who drink alcohol, and a small percent are actually alcoholics. if your dad never drank, you’re right, he couldn’t be an alcholic. it seems that some people are more genetically predisposed to becoming addicted to alcohol (think about that for your future). it becomes an issue when someone actually becomes dependent on alcohol, meaning that they have withdrawal symptoms when they go without alcohol. the best thing you can be is supportive, especially if he’s trying to stop. that can be very hard to do. good luck.

Question by Jenny: Alcohol drug abuse…………..?
I have to do a presentation tomorrow trying to appeal to my peers (high school) that alcohol drug abuse is bad. What are some good things or facts to say? (I’m just looking for more ideas)
Thank you.
bleh, it’s late
I meant
alcohol use abuse

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Answer by Horsense
I am headed to bed, but you are welcome to research:

“What’s Wrong With Binge Drinking?”
http://watchtower.org/e/20040922a/article_01.htm

“Alcohol Misuse and Health”
http://watchtower.org/e/20051008/article_02.htm

“Young People and Drugs”
http://watchtower.org/e/20030408/article_01.htm

“Drug Abuse . . .”:
– Who Takes Them?
– Why Do People Abuse Them?
http://watchtower.org/e/20010708/article_01.htm

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Duluth schools weigh random tests for drugs, alcohol
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The Signs Of Alcoholism in the News

CDC: 38 million adults drink too much, costing 4B annually
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At least 38 million adults drink too much and most are not alcoholics, according to a report in Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's January edition of Vital Signs. Drinking too much includes binge drinking, high weekly use, and …
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Alcoholism

A frank discussion about the impact of alcoholism on the lives of young people.

 

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Alcohol Abuse Nz in the News

Binge drinking culture of Kiwi kids
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WHAT is it about New Zealand and its obsession with alcohol? Most households have alcohol at home, be it beer, brandy, gin, red wine, white wine or RTDs (read to drink beverage with alcohol). Even the ubiquitous Christmas fruit cake is macerated in …
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Kerre McIvor: Child becomes face of widespread drink problem
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Alac has found that 43 per cent of drinkers aged 12 to 17 consumed RTDs on their last drinking occasion and 47 per cent of female secondary students say RTDs are their drink of choice. The RTD industry's cynical drug-pushing seems to be working.
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Early Symptoms Of Alcoholism in the News

'Don't Ignore Stomach Pain and Indigestion'
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Today, after creating awareness through mass media and offering free screening for people, more than 60 per cent of cases are detected early. People in … Pointing out that there was lack of awareness on gastric cancer in India, the professor warned …
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Pregnant binge drinking 'affects child's behaviour'
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However, this effect was not strong enough to result in an increase in risk of a child having clinically significant (above cut-off “scores” using a diagnostic checklist) hyperactivity, behaviour problems, emotional symptoms, or peer problems. It …
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