Posts Tagged ‘mental health’

Alcoholic Symptoms Physical in the News

Energy drinks linked to mental health and substance abuse problems among teens
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Researchers at the University of Waterloo recently located strong associations between teenage energy drink consumption and use of drugs and alcohol, as well as problems of depression. … "These drinks appeal to young people because of their temporary …
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Beware — energy drinks can lead to heart problems in teens
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health hazards of energy drinks A new study has found that consumption of energy drinks among teenagers may be linked with poor mental health and substance use. Researchers are calling for limits on teen's access to the drinks and reduction in the …
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Chronic Alcohol Abuse in the News

GUEST OPINION: It takes a community to beat drug addiction
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There are small windows of opportunity where people with addiction will seek help. Imagine if every time someone with addiction said, “I'm ready,” treatment was available. Imagine if treatment for addiction was like treatment for other chronic diseases …
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Surprise! Surprise! Prescription painkiller abuser's drug sources are not drug …
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A smaller yet still significant percentage of chronic abusers get the drugs from physicians who prescribe them. Nonmedical use is defined as use of the drug without a prescription or used with a prescription for the feeling or … Many states are …
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How Will California's Penal System Respond To The 'Perfect Storm'?
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Alcohol Abuse Vs Dependence in the News

NJ student's lawsuit in uncharted territory
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Instead, a legal analysis can be done on whether a child is still within the parental sphere of influence and dependent on parents for support, including college costs. Pennsylvania residents are not obligated to pay college … The hearing at times …
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Fund fight against opioid addiction
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Following years of level funding and underfunding, the governor's proposed budget for the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the Department of Public Health/Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (DPH/BSAS) actually cuts spending at a time when …
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holidays March 7 & 8
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Celebrate Everything you can, every chance you get! Today, Friday, March 7th,, 2014, is National Be Heard Day , National Crown Roast of Pork Day , National Cereal Day, National Day of Unplugging, (7-8), and Stop Bad Service Day . In ancient Rome they cel …
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The ugly truth
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” I have experienced the effects on my mental health, and I have witnessed the culture of acceptance surrounding this issue. Among the people I do know who have done PhDs, I have seen depression, sleep issues, eating disorders, alcoholism, self-harming, and suicide attempts. I have seen how issues w …
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Energy drinks 'increase the risk of mental health problems and drug and alcohol abuse'
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Students prone to depression – and those who smoke marijuana or drink alcohol – are more likely to consume energy drinks, say researchers from the University of Waterloo, Canada.
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Energy drinks ‘increase the risk of mental health problems and drug and … – Daily Mail
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Energy drinks 'increase the risk of mental health problems and drug and … Daily Mail Energy drinks can lead to mental health problems and drug and alcohol abuse in teenagers, researchers have warned. Their findings have been published just a day after it emerged a teenager's heart stopped three times after downing 10 Jagerbombs mixed … and more »

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Violence, pregnant teenagers and booze at De Aar’s end of the world – Mail & Guardian Online
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Violence, pregnant teenagers and booze at De Aar's end of the world Mail & Guardian Online Bhekisisa travelled to De Aar and Upington in the Northern Cape – both towns with excessively high levels of drinking – to witness the devastating effects of alcohol abuse. Violence Frances April stands in her front yard, watching protectively over her … and more »