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What Is Alcoholism Addiction in the News

Clarissa Dickson Wright, respected cook and co-star of BBC's 'Two Fat Ladies …
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At 40, Ms. Dickson Wright emerged sober from 10 weeks at an addiction treatment center. After months of clean living and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, she happened upon a cookbook shop in Notting Hill whose owner was in need of someone to run it.
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Senate Creates Task Force On Heroin, Opioid Addiction
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… other opioids in New York State and develop recommendations for treating and preventing addiction. The bipartisan task force will be chaired by Senator Phil Boyle (R-C-I, Suffolk County), chairman of the Senate Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
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Casper Calendar for March 21, 2014
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Fraternities’ biggest challenge: Alcohol abuse – Jamestown Sun
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Fraternities' biggest challenge: Alcohol abuse Jamestown Sun “The true culprit in fraternity malfeasance is alcohol abuse. Every one of the incidents described in my files — every single one — involves as its principal player titanic quantities of booze. “Collegiate binge drinking is not confined to the … EDITORIAL: Fraternities' biggest challenge: Alcohol abuseInsurance News Net (press release) all 4 news articles »

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Poor oxytocin development could be to blame for alcohol and drug addiction – Medical News Today
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Poor oxytocin development could be to blame for alcohol and drug addiction Medical News Today New research from the University of Adelaide in Australia suggests that poor development of oxytocin in early childhood may explain why some individuals succumb to addictive behavior, such as alcohol or drug abuse. Oxytocin, more commonly referred to … Drug, alcohol abuse may be linked to underdeveloped 'love hormone' oxytocin …Sun News Network Faulty oxytocin system may cause addiction susceptibilityThe Conversation Can 'Love Hormone' Protect Against Addiction?Newswise (press release) all 8 news articles »

Protecting unborn babies from alcohol-related harm – World Health Organization (press release)
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World Health Organization (press release)

Protecting unborn babies from alcohol-related harm World Health Organization (press release) Alcohol and drug abuse during pregnancy can harm babies. It can also cause miscarriage, preterm birth, and stillbirth. If an unborn baby is exposed to alcohol it can be affected for life. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is the umbrella term for … and more »

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EDITORIAL: Fraternities’ biggest challenge: Alcohol abuse – Insurance News Net (press release)
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EDITORIAL: Fraternities' biggest challenge: Alcohol abuse Insurance News Net (press release) But to make real progress, SAE– which has chapters on the campuses of both UND and North Dakota State University– and other fraternities and sororities almost certainly will have to concern themselves with two other words as well. The result is " The … and more »

Non 12 Step – Non 12 Step Rehab Treatment Center Program

Our intake director talks about our non 12 step program and the differences between Malibu Horizon’s non 12 step rehab recovery program and other facilities …

 

How a dog is making a big difference in a second career at a hospital
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Pauletta is a regular at the Substance Abuse Treatment Education Program (STEP) at Denver Health. "Kids come here to either overcome their trauma so they can get sober, or just figure out how to get sober because they've been experimenting," says …
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Documents show Irsay battled Rx drug abuse for decades
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According to reports filed by the Associated Press at the time, Irsay sought substance abuse treatment at least three times, beginning in 1998. AP stories at the time also cited multiple sources who alleged that Irsay overdosed on prescription drugs in …
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October is alcohol-free

For more on this and other stories please visit http://www.enca.com/ October 06 – South Africans are being asked to quit drinking for the month of October as…

 

In brief: City man picked up on parole violation
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Peniel, located in the Tanneryville section of Johnstown, is an intensive, inpatient rehabilitation program that works to treat men and women 18 or older who suffer from chronic substance abuse. Information: Call 536-2111 or visit www.penielrehab.com.
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The Right Kind of Everyday Courage
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Things we can all agree on: physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse, seeing alcohol and/or drug abuse in the home, an incarcerated household member, a household member who is chronically depressed, mentally ill, institutionalized, or suicidal, and …
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NJ Panel Issues Recommendations To Combat ‘Skyrocketing’ Heroin Use
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The Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse says the use of heroin and prescription opiates in New Jersey is "skyrocketing."
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