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Students Like Me: Episode 4 of 9

Students Like Me: A pathbreaking video guide for educators teaching children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Over the past few years, practical research has been revealing more about the nature of learning challenges faced by children with alcohol-related birth defects. As a result, strategies are emerging to help children in both mainstream and special education classrooms. Students Like Me gives elementary and special educators a clear understanding of what Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is, how it affects childrens learning and behavior, and what can be done to modify classroom environments and teaching methods to allow children with FAS to learn. This program was produced with a Small Business Innovative Research grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Includes: – How to recognize a child with FAS – How to modify the class; environment and adjust teaching methods – How to communicate clearly and plan transitions and unstructured time in the classroom

The complex association between moderate alcohol consumption and breast cancer
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An excellent review article from two scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in the USA to be published in Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2012, describes the epidemiologic and basic scientific evidence linking alcohol consumption to the risk of breast cancer.
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Substance abuse diagnoses increasing in US
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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
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Alcohol 80% of Fremont County’s Problem October 23rd, 2012
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Fremont county Sheriff Skip Hornecker estimated 80 percent of crimes committed in the county are alcohol-related.
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Substance abuse diagnoses increasing in US – Reuters
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Substance abuse diagnoses increasing in US Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – 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 … and more »

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B-BP HS Red Ribbon Week Warns Against Drug, Alcohol Abuse – Patch.com
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B-BP HS Red Ribbon Week Warns Against Drug, Alcohol Abuse Patch.com The resident SADD club, which stands for Students Against Destructive Decisions, plans a week each year in order to raise awareness about the repercussions of abusing drugs and alcohol. SADD's various projects are driven by a need to inform teens about … YOUTH FIRST: Model responsible behavior in relation to alcohol and drugsEvansville Courier & Press District prepares for Red Ribbon WeekOdessa American South Bend fighting drug & alcohol abuse with Red Ribbon WeekFox 28 Marietta Times –Valley Sun –Grand Island Independent all 157 news articles »

Health Matters: Alcohol Abuse an Adult Problem, Too – Patch.com
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Health Matters: Alcohol Abuse an Adult Problem, Too Patch.com With the population of those ages 65 or over increasing rapidly in both Needham and the United States, alcohol abuse among older adults is a serious and growing problem. Alcohol abuse among older adults gets less attention than drinking among young … and more »

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Alcohol abuse leaves economies drowsy – Daily Monitor
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Alcohol abuse leaves economies drowsy Daily Monitor He said a recent East African conference on alcohol in Arusha also found that there is an increasing number of youth who are readily available for hire during protests or demonstrations in schools due to the high rate of drug and substance abuse. As a …

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Bariatric surgery: Risk of increased alcohol consumption – Montreal Gazette (blog)
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Substance Abuse In The Military Now A Public Health Crisis (VIDEO)
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According to the Millennium Cohort Study soldiers who are deployed and exposed to combat, "are at increased risk of new-onset heavy weekly drinking, binge drinking, and other alcohol-related problems." Don Lipsteen shared the heartbreaking story of his …
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Officials, Advocates, Recovering Addicts Talk Substance Abuse at Town Hall
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A portion of Wednesday's Substance Abuse Night at Braintree Town Hall was dedicated to showing videos of parents and students talking about the downfalls of drug and alcohol abuse and how to avoid them. The videos, produced by Norfolk County District …
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Alcohol Abuse Survivor Gives Testimony

Computers less helpful on college drinking – HealthCanal.com
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Computers less helpful on college drinking HealthCanal.com The studies typically measured weekly and/or daily alcohol consumption, sometimes blood-alcohol levels and other metrics of drinking behavior among students, and were published in years ranging from 1998 to 2010. Most of the studies compared the … Computers no match for heavy college drinkersNetwork World all 6 news articles »

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