Posts Tagged ‘alcohol and drug abuse’

Diabetes And Alcohol Abuse in the News

Frankie Muniz on mini-stroke: I'm happy to be alive
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"I've literally to this day, never had a sip of alcohol in my life. I've never had any drugs, I've never even smoked a cigarette," Muniz said. Although he feels like he's recovered mentally, physically he's still healing. "I can't get a deep breath in …
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Biological Aspects of Postpartum Depression
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The emphasis has historically been on psychosocial aspects, such as a personal history of psychiatric illness (previous PPD being a highly significant risk factor), low socioeconomic status, low level of education, alcohol and drug abuse, and low …
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Alcohol Abuse In The Workplace in the News

Substance abuse and the ADA: When does drug use become a disability?
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The Labor Department says that more than three-quarters of alcohol and drug abusers are employed. That means HR professionals must be prepared to address substance-abuse in the workplace. Productivity is a concern, but the compliance challenges …
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Amendment 64: What it means for Poudre School District
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She anticipates an increase in the number of youngsters who use pot and believes discussions about Amendment 64 could be the impetus for added substance abuse education in the schools. Board of Education President Tom Balchak pointed out that the …
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Alcoholism Support in the News

Coming Events: Dec. 5-13
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An ACA/Alanon support group is for people who have been affected by Alcoholism or other family dysfunction. More information contact (920) 737-3365. • DIVORCECARE, 6:30 p.m., St. Peters Lutheran Church and School, 108 W. Maple St., Sturgeon Bay.
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If public servants drink less alcohol, services will improve
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Remarks by Rift Valley PC Osman Warsa that alcohol abuse is to blame for poor performance in the public service (Nation, November 20) deserves support. Alcohol and drug abuse has adversely affected the country's social, economic and health goals.
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Woman had blackouts due to drink
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A WOMAN has told how the support of a local Alcoholics Anonymous group saved her life as it spiralled out of control. The mum – who we have chosen to call Samantha to protect her real identity – admits to drinking so much that she would black out while …
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Alcohol Abuse Causes in the News

Children swamp drug abuse service
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CHILDREN as young as 12 are inundating a new drug and alcohol counselling service set up to address substance abuse on the northern Gold Coast. Demand for youth counselling is so high, a full-time counsellor employed by the Gold Coast Drug Council …
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Substance-abuse nonprofit downsizes amid financial struggle
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THE ISSUE: The South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse has faced major financial struggles for about a year. … STCADA used its own operating funds to start the project, but didn't receive matching grants, causing the nonprofit to go into debt.
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Lundbeck anticipates new drug "feast"
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Alcohol abuse linked to domestic abuse – Eyewitness News
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Alcohol abuse linked to domestic abuse Eyewitness News CAPE TOWN – An Athlone non-governmental organisation believes high levels of unemployment coupled with increased alcohol and drug abuse is fuelling incidents of domestic violence. The Salvation Army Care Haven Shelter assists more than 600 women …

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Alcohol abuse in young adults may affect brain development – Emory University News and Events
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Alcohol abuse in young adults may affect brain development Emory University News and Events Binge drinking in young adults is such an important factor in the development of alcohol abuse and dependency that these alcohol disorders are more prevalent in young adulthood than in middle-age or older adulthood. Although the rate of alcoholism …

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Council takes on youth alcohol problem – Blue Mountains Gazette
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Council takes on youth alcohol problem Blue Mountains Gazette First-time councillor, Don McGregor, 68, who moved the motion at the November 27 council meeting, said the alarming incidence of high risk alcohol consumption in the Blue Mountains by young men between 16 and 24 was “more than double the state … and more »

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