Archive for the ‘Alcohol Abuse’ Category

Alcohol abuse campaigner caught twice over limit – Scotsman
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Scotsman

Alcohol abuse campaigner caught twice over limit Scotsman A FORMER alcohol misuse campaigner who was found drunk behind the wheel of her car twice in the space of three weeks was spared a jail term yesterday. Eileen McArthur, a former senior planning officer for Focus on Alcohol Angus, was caught driving … and more »

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Drug and alcohol abuse survivors relate their struggle at Ogden’s District Court – Standard-Examiner
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Drug and alcohol abuse survivors relate their struggle at Ogden's District Court Standard-Examiner Most participants in Weber Human Services' substance abuse treatment were at Ogden's District Court to report their efforts to stay clear of drugs and alcohol and discuss what was ahead in their rehabilitation. For five men, Wednesday was graduation …

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Bipolar And Alcohol Abuse in the News

Study Links Older Dads to Kids' Psychiatric Problems
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Children fathered by men at age 45 and older faced risks for bipolar disorder almost 25 times greater than children whose dads were ages 20-24 at the time of their birth. The risk was 13 times greater for ADHD and more than three times greater for autism.
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Children born to older fathers at higher risk of psychiatric, academic …
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In their study, the researchers estimated the risk of psychiatric problems including autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), psychosis, bipolar disorder, suicide attempt and substance abuse, as well as low educational attainment and …
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Treat substance abuse and bipolar- program for Baltimore

Do you suffer from a mental disorder such as depression and drug or addiction? Our bipolar program, Baltimore, specializes in dual diagnosis, and the treatme…

Drinking games raise fears of alcohol abuse – Old Gold & Black
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Old Gold & Black

Drinking games raise fears of alcohol abuse Old Gold & Black Lavi Wilson, the Substance Abuse Prvention Coordinator, said one of the biggest dangers of Neknominate is that students could experience a spike in their blood alcohol content levels, which leads to alcohol injuries and poisoning; some participants of … Deadly new drinking game comes to IowaKCCI Des Moines all 2 news articles »

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‘NH Listens’ organization confronts drug and alcohol problems in the city of Keene – keene-equinox
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'NH Listens' organization confronts drug and alcohol problems in the city of Keene keene-equinox On Thursday, Feb. 20, representatives from the New Hampshire Listens organization and other representatives from the New Futures New Hampshire worked collaboratively to converse on problems in the community at the Keene Public Library. The concept …

Losing Control: One Sailor’s Struggle with Alcohol Abuse – DoD Live
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DoD Live

Losing Control: One Sailor's Struggle with Alcohol Abuse DoD Live The Navy didn't cause my alcohol abuse. I brought it with me. No sailor initiated my alcohol abuse, no overbearing chief or leading petty officer, no long deployments or crazy working hours. I would tell everyone that these were the things that set me …

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Epidemic of elder drug and alcohol abuse – The Australian
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Epidemic of elder drug and alcohol abuse The Australian Hospital admissions for alcohol-related problems in Britons older than 65 have risen alarmingly in the past decade and more than 1.4 million pensioners regularly exceed the recommended drinking limit. Data collected by DrugScope, a charity involved in … Baby-boomer drug and alcohol warningBBC News Baby boomers abusing drugs and alcohol at record rates; self-medicating to …Perth Now Baby boomers face 'silent epidemic' as drink and drugs abuse among …The Independent all 10 news articles »

Company proposes Darryl Strawberry center for drug and alcohol abuse – STLtoday.com
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Company proposes Darryl Strawberry center for drug and alcohol abuse STLtoday.com Darryl Strawberry, 51, played for the New York Mets and the New York Yankees during a 17-year baseball career. He struggled with drug and alcohol addiction and served jail time before recovering and becoming an ordained minister. He and his wife, Tracy … Darryl Strawberry throws support behind new psych hospitalSt. Louis Business Journal (blog) all 2 news articles »

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Age and attitude: What accounts for alcohol abuse? – The Independent Florida Alligator
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Age and attitude: What accounts for alcohol abuse? The Independent Florida Alligator Trend writers would have you believe all students view Spring Break as a weeklong free-for-all, and while this isn't necessarily true — we have Habitat for Humanity and other things to do, after all — it's true that alcohol abuse is a pervasive …

Causes Of Alcohol Abuse in the News

Op-Ed: Northern Ireland crime increases in past two years
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The three most common factors identified as causes of criminal activity by respondents were drugs (68 percent), alcohol abuse (60 percent) and lack of discipline from parents (59 percent). Read more… Amnesty letters may topple Northern Ireland's …
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Updated: Truck smashes into Kingman home, causes gas leak
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KINGMAN – Speed and alcohol played a big part in a single-vehicle accident Saturday that damaged a residence and caused a gas leak, according to police. Benjamin Hanson, 23, of Kingman, was arrested by the Mohave County Sheriff's Office and charged …
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