Posts Tagged ‘alcohol and drug abuse’

Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol Abuse: #3 preventable cause of death. alcohol is a large part of many cultures, including USA. 2/3 American adults consume alcohol, of which 10% of them are addicted, 10% have harmful…

Booze ad ban set for approval
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"The prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse among adults in South Africa is expanding rapidly – and government cannot afford to be quiet about it. The effects of this scourge are devastating and most family units have been rendered dysfunctional."
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Women seek care for alcohol abuse earlier than men: Study
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University of Florida psychiatry department postdoctoral associate and corresponding author for the study Ben Lewis said historically, due to its markedly higher prevalence among men, alcoholism has been considered a male disease. "More recently it has …
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Alcohol Treatment Ocala is Removing the Stigma of Substance Abuse – PR Web (press release)
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Alcohol Treatment Ocala is Removing the Stigma of Substance Abuse PR Web (press release) The newest treatment programs available at Alcohol Treatment Ocala have been restructured to positively support those seeking treatment while removing any stigma associated with substance abuse and treatment. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook … Alcohol Treatment Miami is Reinventing the Image of Substance AbuseDigitalJournal.com all 13 news articles »

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Mike Tyson says he may die from alcohol and drug abuse – NDTV
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Mike Tyson says he may die from alcohol and drug abuse NDTV Admitting that he still is a chronic alcoholic, 47-year-old Tyson admitted that he has been lying about the problem for years. "I'm a bad guy. I did a lot of bad things and I want to be forgiven. I want to change my life. I want to live my life sober …

Breaking the cycle of alcohol and drug abuse in Ceduna – ABC Online
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Breaking the cycle of alcohol and drug abuse in Ceduna ABC Online The Federal Government recently pledged nearly $ 1 million to authorities and welfare agencies to help break the cycle of alcohol and drug abuse in the remote South Australian town of Ceduna. Vassil Malandris. Source: 7.30 | Duration: 7min 39sec.

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Foundation would help officers with alcohol issues – WRTV Indianapolis
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WRTV Indianapolis

Foundation would help officers with alcohol issues WRTV Indianapolis Experts say public safety workers are often prone to alcohol abuse because of the work environment. "It's a culture thing," John Violanti, a professor of social and preventive medicine at the University at Buffalo, told The Indianapolis Star "You have … Drunken-driving arrests plague Central Indiana police agencies, but help could …Indianapolis Star all 4 news articles »

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Funds New UCLA Clinical … – GlobeNewswire (press release)
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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Funds New UCLA Clinical … GlobeNewswire (press release) The alcohol dependence study will be led by Lara Ray, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, and the UCLA Brain Research Institute. The trial follows recently completed studies …

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MediciNova Inc to launch clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) for alcohol … – MENAFN.COM
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MediciNova Inc to launch clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) for alcohol … MENAFN.COM Aug 26, 2013 (Menafn – M2 EQUITYBITES via COMTEX) –Biopharmaceutical company MediciNova Inc MNOV said on Sunday that its clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) for alcohol dependence will be funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and … Cerebrovascular Medication Could be Used to Treat AddictionTestCountry.com (blog) Fall Semester – A Time For Parents To Discuss The Risks Of College DrinkingPR Newswire (press release) all 5 news articles »

Russia Hikes Vodka Prices to Fight Alcoholism

The price of the cheapest vodka on the Russian market on Friday more than doubled as the government set a minimum price on the drink in an effort to fight ra…

A profile in courage: Overcoming crack cocaine
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But, it took me going to rehab to find out that just like there's a weekend alcoholic, there's a weekend addict. When it's crack cocaine, it's not how many times a day you do it, or how often you do it, it's when you do it you lose control. You are not …
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Nominations sought for Robert E. Neff awards
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The Santa Cruz County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission advises and reports directly to the County Board of Supervisors and the County Alcohol and Drug Program administrator. The event is part of September's National Recovery Month, which promotes …
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Alcohol Abuse Family in the News

A vicious circle of trauma, addiction and prostitution
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The original CDC study reported that “abuse, neglect, witnessing domestic violence or growing up with alcohol/substance abuse, mental illness, parental discord or crime in the home can lead to social, emotional and cognitive impairments, increased risk …
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Helping families cope with addiction
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Individual, Group and Family Counseling is available for persons struggling with alcohol and drug abuse and its related problems at all stages of addiction and recovery. Intensive Outpatient Programs – Day or Evening are offered up to six days per week …
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Family, City Brewing Co. settle civil suit over teen's death
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