Posts Tagged ‘Abuse’

Alcohol Abuse Ups Pneumonia Risk – Health 24

Alcohol Abuse: Alcohol abuse ups pneumonia risk – Health 24
Heavy drinkers more often end up in the hospital with pneumonia , suggests a new study from Denmark. But it was only men who said they had more than 50 drinks a week who were at higher risk. The study isn’t the first to find a link between alcohol and …
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Alcohol Abuse: Elderly alcohol and drug abuse support – News-Medical.Net
The report also says that substance use disorders in older people are frequently accompanied by complex psychiatric problems, and many older people show complex patterns and combinations of substance misuse, such as problem alcohol use and inappropriate …
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Alcohol Abuse: Attorney: Man who killed motorcyclist says depression led to alcohol abuse – Waco Tribune-Herald
A Waco man who said his life spiraled out of control through depression and alcohol abuse pleaded guilty Monday in the July 2010 traffic death of a certified motorcycle riding instructor. Donald Derek Dulock, 44, faces up to 20 years in prison after his …
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Alcohol Abuse: Understanding Alcohol’s Damaging Effects On The Brain – Redorbit.com
“The adverse effects of alcohol abuse are devastating on a personal level and on a societal level,” added Gregg Homanics, a professor of anesthesiology and pharmacology & chemical biology at the University of Pittsburgh. “Alcohol abuse costs our society …
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Alcohol Abuse: Surge in Number of Americans Treated for Prescription Painkiller Abuse – U.S. News & World Report

Alcohol Abuse: Surge in Number of Americans Treated for Prescription Painkiller Abuse – U.S. News & World Report

Surge in Number of Americans Treated for Prescription Painkiller Abuse
U.S. News & World Report
Alcohol abuse also remains a serious problem. It was the number one reason for substance abuse treatment among all major ethnic and racial groups, except Puerto Ricans, according to the report. Although alcohol-related admissions dropped from 48
New Report Shows Significant Growth in Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions Newswise (press release)

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Alcohol Abuse: Public must support fight against drugs, alcohol abuse – BuaNews Online (press release)

Public must support fight against drugs, alcohol abuse
BuaNews Online (press release)
By Thando Cezula East London – The Eastern Cape government has called on the public to join it in its fight against substance abuse and illegal trafficking of drugs in the province. The plea comes just days before the provincial Social Development

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Alcohol Abuse: Aboriginal Voices to Be Heard on Intervention

Alcohol Abuse: Aboriginal voices to be heard on intervention
MEASURES to tackle alcohol abuse, truancy and unemployment in Aboriginal communities are set to be ramped up next year when the Gillard government renews the ”intervention” begun in 2007 by the Howard government.
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Alcohol Abuse: South Africa: Public Must Support Fight Against Drugs, Alcohol Abuse
The Eastern Cape government has called on the public to join it in its fight against substance abuse and illegal trafficking of drugs in the province.
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Alcohol Abuse: Kenya: NACADA Rewards Mututho for Alcohol Control Act
Naivasha MP John Mututho who is behind the Alcoholics Drinks Control Act has been awarded for his efforts. The National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Authority recognised the MPs efforts in fighting alcohol and drug abuse. NACADA national coordinator Aggrey Busena said Mututho will be presented with the achievement award on Sunday at the AP Grounds in Naivasha.
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Alcohol Abuse: POWAY: Woman found dead in car died of alcohol abuse
POWAY —- The 26-year-old woman who was found dead in her car in April died of complications related to chronic alcohol abuse, authorities said Tuesday.
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Alcohol Abuse: Drug awareness program
It’s easy to put on blinders and dismiss the possibility that our children may abuse drugs and alcohol. “That doesn’t happen to people like us. Our children are good kids from a good home.”
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Alcohol Abuse: Older People Warned to Cut Alcohol Intake: British Report by Royal College of Psychiatrists – the Australian

Alcohol Abuse: Older people warned to cut alcohol intake: British report by Royal College of Psychiatrists – The Australian
THE level of alcohol abuse by people aged 65-plus and its impact on their lives is little understood, experts say. A British report by the Royal College of Psychiatrists warns of a growing generation of “invisible addicts” abusing alcohol, and proposes …
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Alcohol Abuse: Lynn booze sting nets 36 pct. of those approached – Daily Item
“The recent survey results are very disturbing,” said Girls Inc. Coordinator of Substance Abuse Prevention Programs Cassandra Haughton. “Underage drinking leads to many risky behaviors for teens, including drunk driving, alcohol poisoning and risky sexual decisions.
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Alcohol Abuse: Report: Alcohol is teen drug of choice – Poughkeepsie Journal
Find more about the effects of teen drinking from the National Council on Alcohol­ism and Drug Dependence at www.ncadd.org or call 800-NCA-CALL (800-622-2255). » For more information on substance abuse prevention, programs, education and in-school …
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Alcohol Abuse: POWAY: Woman Found Dead in Car Died of Alcohol Abuse – North County Times

Alcohol Abuse: POWAY: Woman found dead in car died of alcohol abuse – North County Times

POWAY: Woman found dead in car died of alcohol abuse
North County Times
POWAY —- The 26-year-old woman who was found dead in her car in April died of complications related to chronic alcohol abuse, authorities said Tuesday. Ghazaleh Mossavar-Rahmani was found April 9 in the back seat of her car outside her apartment
Chronic Alcohol Abuse Blamed for Death of Poway Woman Found in CarPatch.com

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Alcohol Abuse: ‘Men more at risk than women to die early for alcohol abuse’ – Deccan Herald

Alcohol Abuse: Gender Differences in Risk Pathways for Adolescent Substance Abuse and Early Adult Alcoholism – EurekAlert

Alcohol Abuse: Gender differences in risk pathways for adolescent substance abuse and early adult alcoholism – EurekAlert
Clinically ascertained reports suggest that boys and girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may differ from each other in their vulnerability to substance use problems, say the researchers of the University of Helsinki and University of …
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Alcohol Abuse: Drinking limits should be cut for over-65s says report – The Independent
The report said problems included misuse of prescribed and over-the-counter medicines as well as alcohol abuse. Illegal drug use was currently uncommon among over-65s but there has been a “significant” increase in the over-40s in recent years, the report said.
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Alcohol Abuse: People over 65 should drink less, a report says – BBC
A group of experts from the Royal College of Psychiatrists says there is a growing problem with substance abuse among older people, who they describe as society’s “invisible addicts”. The report says a third those who experience problems with alcohol abuse …
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