Posts Tagged ‘alcohol and drug abuse’

Substance abuse diagnoses increasing in US – Fox News
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Substance abuse diagnoses increasing in US Fox News Possibly driven by a surge in painkiller abuse, the number of drug and alcohol problems diagnosed by U.S. doctors increased by 70 percent between 2001 and 2009, according to new research. "We know that increases in prescription drug use are a big part … and more »

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Drug and alcohol problems in US rose by 70% over past decade: study – GlobalPost
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Drug and alcohol problems in US rose by 70% over past decade: study GlobalPost Not only had the number of reported doctor visits involving drug or alcohol abuse increased from 10.6 million between 2001 and 2003 to 18 million between 2007 and 2009, the number of visits including a diagnosis of opioid painkiller abuse rose six-fold. More Addictions Treated with Drug TherapyMedPage Today all 4 news articles »

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Spike in alcohol addiction in UAE's young generation sparks new alert
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DUBAI // Young people have been urged to learn more about the dangers of alcohol abuse amid a sharp increase in the number of those in their twenties and thirties seeking help for drink problems. One young Emirati has told The National how his alcohol …
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Frat member's hospitalization draws attention to dangers of alcohol enemas
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James E. Lange, who coordinates alcohol and drug abuse prevention strategies at San Diego State University, said alcohol enemas aren't a common occurrence on campuses, though normal consumption still contributes to hundreds of student deaths …
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Invisible War Wounds and the New Face of Addiction – Huffington Post
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Invisible War Wounds and the New Face of Addiction Huffington Post Prescription drug abuse within the military has tripled between 2005 and 2008, and nearly one-third of our returning Iraq War Vets showed signs of alcohol abuse. Our soldiers frequently report their alcohol issues, yet they are rarely referred to … Veteran shares story in hopes of helping others deal with impact of warRadio Iowa all 3 news articles »

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Survey: Substance abuse down in past three years among students – The Newark Advocate
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Survey: Substance abuse down in past three years among students The Newark Advocate When the survey was given in May, 38.8 percent of 10th-graders and 39.8 percent of 12th-graders said they used alcohol in the past 30 days. About 32 percent of 10th-graders and 33.5 percent of 12th-graders said they had used tobacco in the past month.

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Social workers 'underestimating risk of parental alcohol abuse'
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But Amy Norris, a spokeswoman for the College of Social Work, said social workers assessed alcohol misuse on the same basis as for abuse of other substances. “As a social worker, I look at the impact of any substance misuse on the child and that's how …
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Obesity, drug abuse top community health priority list
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The Taney County Health Department recently completed a community health assessment, naming obesity and tobacco, alcohol and drug abuse, as well as child and family safety, as the county's top health priorities. “Every five years we do a community …
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TruTouch Technologies Announces Next-Generation Alcohol Intoxication Detection System to Counter 0 Billion Annual …
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TruTouch Technologies, a pioneer in non-invasive workplace sobriety assurance systems, unveiled the latest technology to detect and deter alcohol abuse in the workplace. The device, called TruTouch 2500, will be unveiled this month at the Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association’s Annual Conference in San Diego, Calif.
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Economy hits KC alcohol recovery program
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The economy is taking a toll on an alcohol and substance abuse program in Kansas City, Mo.
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'Alcohol Enema' Allegations Shut Down Frat
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PIKE received an indefinite suspension from the University of Tennessee on September 25 after allegations of alcohol abuse at the house, including the now infamous "alcohol enema."
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Substance abuse:?Workplace safety
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Do you ever wonder what you would feel like if, for the rest of your life, you had to carry the knowledge that your decision to go to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol irreparably injured someone, disabled them or even caused their death …
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New Orleans awarded million in grants to help HIV, AIDS victims
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There's a greater likelihood that you're going to develop neurological deficits," explained Dr. Patricia Molina, who is the head of the Physiology Department and director of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center of Excellence. Louisiana has one of the …
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Stearns County: Alcohol still 'undisputed king' of abused substances
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