Binge drinking vs. critical thinking
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

Penn State's method of paying local bars to close is not a panacea for alcohol abuse by students. But it shows how schools are trying new ways to end binge drinking. They must renew their focus on clear, critical thinking.
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Destination Hope Announces Two Online Interactive Tools that Showcase the Effects of Substance Abuse on the Body
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Many addicts are unaware of the impact drugs and alcohol have on the human body. These interactive tools allow people to learn about the effects by organs and systems. (PRWeb February 27, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/02/prweb11617247.htm
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28 February 2014
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

Tyrone minor manager Mickey Donnelly says the GAA must do more to highlight the blight of alcohol abuse.
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Alcoholic Marriage in the News

Hell hath no fury! How jilted 19th century brides used marriage laws to settle …
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In 1881, after a four-year engagement, Richard Woosnam alleged that Emma Partridge had become an alcoholic. He swore that a day trip to Epping Forest had turned into a pub crawl during which she had consumed five glasses of beer, two of sherry, a port …
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Find Oscar-caliber performances in "Nebraska"
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Still, a loss will not diminish Dern's portrayal of a senior alcoholic, who believes he's won $ 1 million in a magazine sweepstakes and must get to Lincoln, Nebraska. to claim his prize. Old friends and family suddenly show up, thinking Grant has won …
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Businesses should help to stop abuse
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Alcohol Abuse Intervention in the News

Many resources for children, families
Filed under: alcohol abuse intervention

We know that exposure to ongoing "toxic" stress, such as from child abuse, neglect, maternal depression, substance abuse or family violence, can damage developing brain structures. … Guam Early Intervention System has made them accessible online.
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Hanover Township Mental Health Board awards FY15 grants
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The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $ 760,000 in FY15 funding at their January board meeting to agencies serving Hanover Township residents in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse intervention and …
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Carson Valley Children's Aid appoints new CEO
Filed under: alcohol abuse intervention

CVCA, located at 1419 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, provides services such as positive youth development; substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment; and behavorial health services, according to its website. The CVCA Board was tasked with …
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Epidemic of elder drug and alcohol abuse – The Australian
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BBC News

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 … Boomers 'turning to booze and drugs'NEWS.com.au Baby-boomer drug and alcohol warningBBC News Baby boomer generation faces drink and drugs warningThe Independent all 12 news articles »

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Signs And Symptoms Of Alcohol in the News

US FDA approves orphan drug Myalept(TM) (metreleptin for injection)
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The safety and effectiveness of MYALEPT for the treatment of complications of partial lipodystrophy or for the treatment of liver disease, including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), have not been established. MYALEPT is not indicated for use in …
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Vegetarian Diet May Lower Blood Pressure: Could Going Meat-Free Have The …
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The condition seldom provides warning signs and can have deadly health consequences if not treated. A healthy blood pressure reading is 120/80 … Modifiable risk factors for high blood pressure include: being overweight or obese, physically inactive …
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The Liam Quick – What’s Your Poison?

Alcohol Abuse In Young People in the News

Booze-fuelled aggression on the increase
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Warwick RSL Club manager Jo Schwenke and regular pub patron Tony Hausfeld believe the attitudes of young people are to blame, rather than drinking hours. Mrs Schwenke said more accountability should be placed on patrons who break the law.
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Study Claims to Find First Deaths Linked to Marijuana
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Researchers studied 15 people whose deaths were reportedly linked to marijuana use and found that in 13 cases, cause of death was unrelated. In the last two cases, researchers said the drug was to blame for the deaths of a 23-year-old and a 28-year-old …
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DrinkWise's cynical campaign shouldn't fool anyone
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