Community Forums Help Fight Alcohol, Drug Abuse – Franklin News Post
Community forums help fight alcohol, drug abuse – Franklin News Post
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Community forums help fight alcohol, drug abuse
Franklin News Post Drug and alcohol abuse, especially related to driving, is not just an isolated problem that should be tackled by a few. It's a community problem and everyone can play a part in addressing the issue. A move is now under way in Franklin County to bring … |
Weight loss surgery linked to alcohol abuse – eMaxHealth
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Weight loss surgery linked to alcohol abuse
eMaxHealth Bariatric surgery has been proven to be extremely effective for reducing obesity in individuals who have been unsuccessful with a diet and exercise program. Many return to a normal weight; furthermore, hypertension and type 2 diabetes is either … Weight-Loss Surgery Tied to Substance Abuse Weight-Loss Surgery May Boost Risk for Alcohol, Drug Abuse: Study Addiction a Risk After Weight Loss Surgery |
Substance addiction may influence patients’ sleep patterns – Clinical Advisor
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Substance addiction may influence patients' sleep patterns
Clinical Advisor Many patients will complain of insomnia that may be directly related to their caffeine and alcohol use, without any clue that how this behavior is influencing their sleep. As providers, we have to remember to ask the appropriate questions about … |
Peace Behind the Wire Sneak Peek
Our mission is to give inmates a noble purpose, which will help prepare them to re-enter society; and to keep kids off the streets, in school and out of gangs… First, we take the Peace Initiative, which is already showing significant and measurable results in the decrease of violence in Georgia’s most dangerous prison, to more state prisons. As peace begins to spread throughout these correctional facilities and men realize greater freedom, then the programs already in place that deal with faith, education, anger management, relapse & recovery, life & job skills, and re-entry preparation will become more effective and productive… Next, the Power of Peace Project will take the Peace Initiative into alternative high schools. The Alternative High School Initiative was created in 2003 with generous support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Alternative high schools help kids who have dropped out, flunked out, gotten kicked out, or just haven’t fit into mainstream education. These “second chance” schools help many kids get back on track, and some go onto college as well. Unfortunately, many don’t make it because of violence, gangs, bullies, drug and alcohol abuse, and teenage pregnancy. The Power of Peace Project is there to inspire them to dream, teach them about true courage, and help them discover and develop their true power and potential– rather than follow the gangs into prisons or cemeteries. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate …
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