Posts Tagged ‘alcohol and drug abuse’

Airedale Hosptial warns of worrying rise in alcohol abuse – Craven Herald
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Airedale Hosptial warns of worrying rise in alcohol abuse Craven Herald Consultants say more patients than ever before are being admitted to Airedale Hospital with serious liver disease due to alcohol abuse. And many are younger patients in their 20s and 30s who face premature death from the effects of drinking too much.

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The Addiction Puzzle, Part 4: Why Alcoholics’ Gender Matters – BU Today
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The Addiction Puzzle, Part 4: Why Alcoholics' Gender Matters BU Today Although the NIAAA, part of the National Institutes of Health, estimates that alcohol abuse in the United States is twice as common among men as it is among women (5.5 percent versus 1.9 percent), rates of both alcohol and drug abuse are reported to be … and more »

Experts warn of dangers from alcohol abuse – inmycommunity
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Experts warn of dangers from alcohol abuse inmycommunity “We know that many young people get alcohol from their parents and some even seem to think it's a good idea to send them off to leavers with alcohol and that's exactly the wrong thing to do. It will also be important that alcohol outlets and others do … and more »

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Why alcoholic’s gender matters – ScienceBlog.com (blog)
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Why alcoholic's gender matters ScienceBlog.com (blog) Although the NIAAA, part of the National Institutes of Health, estimates that alcohol abuse in the United States is twice as common among men as it is among women (5.5 percent versus 1.9 percent), rates of both alcohol and drug abuse are reported to be … and more »

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Drink abuse failure ‘will mean more suicides’
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Many lives will be lost unnecessarily to suicide and many others will self-harm due to the Government’s slow reaction to addressing the problem of alcohol abuse in Ireland, a leading suicide expert has warned.
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Paisley Daily Express news: Children hold the answer to winning Paisley’s battle with alcohol and drug abuse, says the …
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George Adam has warned families they cannot “shirk away” from the drink problems that blight thousands of lives across the area.
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Elizabeth Vargas Leaves Rehab for Alcohol Abuse
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The '20/20' co-anchor writes in a Twitter post that she is out of rehab for alcohol abuse, saying, 'I am so much better and taking it one day at a time. :).'
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Child Alcohol Abuse in the News

Self-harm cases peak over public holidays due to increased alcohol consumption
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Also at the conference, a leading consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist criticised so- called responsible drinking campaigns from the drinks industry, saying they were “cleverly worded in such a way as to ensure there was no change”. Dr Bobby …
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New DCFS boss: Report on child deaths 'needs immediate attention'
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The acting director of the state's child-welfare system says she has begun assembling experts to examine the rising number of abuse and neglect deaths among children who have had involvement with the agency, in response to a Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ …
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The redemption of Gregory Rich 3:20
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Scots urged to reveal truth about alcohol and drug abuse – Herald Scotland
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Scots urged to reveal truth about alcohol and drug abuse Herald Scotland Dr Winstock, a senior lecturer at Kings College London, added: "There are people who develop serious drug and alcohol problems and run into serious harm. We run the Global Drug Survey to provide real time information on drug use on the majority of … and more »

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I will end alcohol abuse – Mututho – The Star
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I will end alcohol abuse – Mututho The Star FORMER Naivasha MP John Mututho has promised to ensure alcohol is registered and approved within two months if he is approved as chair of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Drug Abuse. Mututho said it is Nacada's duty to ensure that … I Want to Make Kenya a Sober Nation – MututhoAllAfrica.com all 2 news articles »

Arlington school’s ribbons raise awareness of alcohol, drug abuse – HeraldNet
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Arlington school's ribbons raise awareness of alcohol, drug abuse HeraldNet Students at Arlington's Weston High School took a stand against drug abuse during their recent Red Ribbon Week, which included classroom door decorating. From left are Natasha Turner, teacher Cindy Christoferson, Bree Salgado and Connor Holdaway. and more »

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Olvia Newton-John’s daughter on alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders – Starcasm.net
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Olvia Newton-John's daughter on alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders Starcasm.net I don't blame my mother for my problems, but I would never want to be famous or raise a child of my own around the cult of celebrity. It ruins lives. If there's one thing I've learned, it is that you can't be fragile in this business, or else you end … Cocaine fixes, vodka binges, eating disorders and depression… The searing …Daily Mail all 3 news articles »