Posts Tagged ‘alcohol and drug abuse’

Drinking To 'Numb,' Women Gain On Men In Alcohol Abuse
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Ann Dowsett Johnston is a successful journalist with five National Magazine Awards to her name; she's also struggled with an addiction to alcohol. In her new book, Drink , she combines her reporting skills and her personal experience to explore the specific dangers confronting women who drink.
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NACADA raises alarm over girls engaging in drugs
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

The National Authority for Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has raised a red flag over the increasing number of young girls engaging in drugs and substance abuse. Statistics from NACADA shows that more girls are smoking bhang in schools.
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Bid to get alcohol ads out of sport
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Illawarra sporting, academic and charity representatives have welcomed new research that shows the majority of Australians want to see alcohol advertising phased out of sport.
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Alcohol Abuse In Kenya in the News

Movies: 'Captain Phillips,' 'Enough Said' & 'Battle of the Year'
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Phillips' prescient wife (Catherine Keener) was concerned about his safety as he left their Vermont home for Salahah, Oman, to take command of the enormous vessel bound for Mombasa, Kenya. Worried about a possible attack, Phillips held a … Jason …
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Mututho Runs Into Trouble At Nacada
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Kenya: Mututho Runs Into Trouble At Nacada. By Nzau Musau, 8 October 2013. THE appointment of former Naivasha MP John Mututho to head the National Authority for Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse is now in jeopardy with board members questioning …
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County cancels all bar licences
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'No quick fixes' for teen substance abuse, but talking is a start
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“There are no quick fixes, no silver bullets,” said Mike Squire-Graham from Neighborhood House, as he opened what was described as an “urgent community meeting” about teen alcohol and drug abuse. The meeting Thursday was sparked by concerns in the …
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Breaking records and stereotypes
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After Maria's sister gave up her children to adoption or foster care, she had been tirelessly searching for her nieces and nephews – she scratched her contact information on bathroom walls and left notes on the Greyhound busses, "just in case." She …
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MILLSTONE: Alliance to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse seeks input
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MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is cooperating with the Monmouth County Office of Addiction Services to complete a community assessment to determine future plans for addressing the issue of alcohol and drug use.
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MILLSTONE: Alliance to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse seeks input
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is cooperating with the Monmouth County Office of Addiction Services to complete a community assessment to determine future plans for addressing the issue of alcohol and drug use.
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Welcome To Play It Safe Ocean City From State Delegate Jim Mathias

Maryland State Delegate Jim Mathias Welcomes This Years Graduates to the Play It Ocean Safe Ocean City Project. his project was founded in 1989, then Governo…

 

Menendez announces .15 million for abuse prevention, including Bloomfield …
Filed under: alcohol abuse prevention

Programs receiving a $ 125,000 grant include: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team; Coalition for Healthy and Safe Communities; Garfield Prevention Coalition; Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County; Prevention Coalition of Mercer County; Paterson …
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Corps ensures compliance with Alcohol Screening Program
Filed under: alcohol abuse prevention

Those who screen positive at .04 and above, on the other hand, are automatically and immediately referred for a medical evaluation, according to Ronnie Edwards, the substance abuse prevention specialist at Marine and Family Programs Division.
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