Posts Tagged ‘alcohol and drug abuse’

Bordentown Township does its part to combat drug and alcohol abuse – Burlington County Times
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

Bordentown Township does its part to combat drug and alcohol abuse Burlington County Times BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — In an effort to combat alcohol and drug abuse, the Township Council has authorized a nearly $ 15,000 grant to an organization controlled jointly by the governor's office and a private organization. The council voted unanimously …

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Kids experience the reality of drug and alcohol abuse – NBC2 News
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Kids experience the reality of drug and alcohol abuse NBC2 News Every action has a reaction. Tuesday, community leaders played out worst case scenarios to encourage children to make the right decisions. Public safety leaders teamed up with The Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida to give students … and more »

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Signs Of Alcohol in the News

Savannah Sunday Alcohol Law Passes House
Filed under: signs of alcohol

… will allow Savannah bars that get the majority of their profit from alcohol sales to be open the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day. If Governor Deal signs the bill, it will then head to Savannah City Council for approval …
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Idaho to allow concealed carry on college campuses
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If Otter signs the bill, Idaho would become the seventh state that allows firearms to be carried on college campuses. According to the description of the bill, it is intended to “provide penalties for carrying concealed weapons under the influence of …
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Survey finds parents complacent about kids, alcohol and drugs (resources, quiz)
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Youth Alcohol Abuse in the News

Chamber of Commerce honors local leaders with First Citizen awards
Filed under: youth alcohol abuse

Abernethy has launched two specialty courts for juveniles: Ten on Tuesday, helping pregnant girls with known drug addictions to stay clean; and STAR Court, which serves juveniles overcoming substance abuse. She has also participated with various …
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National sports policy to be presented for public consultation
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Malta needs a National Sports Policy, statedParliamentary Secretary for Research, Innovation, Youth and Sport Stefan Buontempo, as he announced the ?ie? l-Isport Malti finalists at the Cottonera Sports Complex. The final award-giving … Sports and …
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Schools struggling to teach binge-drinking, drug-taking students
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How Meditation Helped Me Overcome Alcoholism
Filed under: Alcoholism

In this video and podcast, I discuss the importance of meditation as a tool to help me overcome addiction and build a new life. I also mention some of the dangers associated with this type of practice. Press play to watch the video, and you will find the podcast of this episode below. Press play to …
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Addiction Recovery — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Resources
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Addiction Recovery — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Resources Addiction Recovery — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Resources Addiction Recovery – Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Resources Imagine a parent playing out the whole ‘you treat this place like a hotel’ routine with a tee. | 1-855-454-3 …
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Is Sex Sexist?
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Alcohol Abuse Prevention in the News

Making a healthy Jamestown
Filed under: alcohol abuse prevention

Decreasing tobacco and alcohol use. Smoke-free public places are now the norm for our residents in North Dakota. Find your way to quit tobacco by calling the NDQuits line 1-800-QUIT.NOW. New to our community are the substance abuse prevention efforts …
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Essay: Combating substance abuse requires long-term coordination and funding
Filed under: alcohol abuse prevention

First, while the Island has specific components for treating addiction — e.g. prescribers, outpatient counseling, sober living, 12-step meetings for adults, and youth prevention efforts — the Island doesn't have a funded, coordinated system of care …
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MAPP is back on board with prevention strategies
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Schools struggling to teach binge-drinking, drug-taking students, according to principals surveyed by National Council …
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Teachers are spending a significant amount of class time dealing with problems related to weekend alcohol and drug abuse, according to the results of a national survey.
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McNamara: Davy right about alcohol abuse
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Former Clare manager Mike McNamara has admitted alcohol and substance abuse were issues he encountered amongst players during his two-year spell in charge.
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Student drug concerns
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A new report has found Tasmanian principals and teachers are worried about alcohol and drug use affecting student performance.
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