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Binge Drinking Gene: RASGRF-2 Helps Explain Teenage Alcohol Abuse …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Scientists have unpicked the brain processes involved in teenage alcohol abuse and say their findings help explain why some young people have more of a tendency to binge drink. A study published in the Proceedings of National …
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Gazette opinion: Community agenda: Let's move Montana forward in 2013
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The most common cases involve neglect rather than abuse, and nearly one out of four children in the protection system have a parent whose alcohol or other drug abuse harmed the child. The Gazette supports legislative changes that will give county …
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D.4.2 (3D) (SFM) Discuss the social/physiological effects of ethanol IB Chemistry SL

Binge drinking: more common than you think, and not just among college set.
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There’s nothing quite like a story about alcohol abuse to harsh a holiday buzz, but consider these scenarios as you head into the festivities:A Southern lady walks into a New Year’s Eve party and has one glass of champagne.
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EDITORIAL: Marine Corps attacks alcohol abuse – North County Times
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EDITORIAL: Marine Corps attacks alcohol abuse North County Times In its quest for continuous improvement as a fighting force, the Marine Corps on Jan. 1 will begin strict, mandatory screening of on-duty personnel for alcohol abuse. The standards and methods employed are impressively broad: The Marines – to be joined … Marines' attack on binge drinking may backfireWalla Walla Union-Bulletin all 6 news articles »

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Social attitudes serious factor – Taranaki Daily News
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Social attitudes serious factor Taranaki Daily News OPINION: I was quite impressed with Tariana Turia's recent opinion piece, Alcohol Harm Has Important Implications For Maori, (Taranaki Daily News, Dec 20) in which she argues how New Zealand's alcohol consumption and binge drinking have become an …

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Marine Corps attacks alcohol abuse – U-T San Diego
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Marine Corps attacks alcohol abuse U-T San Diego In its quest for continuous improvement as a fighting force, the Marine Corps on Jan. 1 will begin strict, mandatory screening of on-duty personnel for alcohol abuse. The standards and methods employed are impressively broad: The Marines – to be joined … Marines' attack on binge drinking may backfireWalla Walla Union-Bulletin all 3 news articles »

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Editorial: Governments cannot afford to ignore alcohol abuse – The Daily Telegraph
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Editorial: Governments cannot afford to ignore alcohol abuse The Daily Telegraph Yet basic common sense dictates that if governments have a responsibility for the health of their citizens then alcohol abuse cannot be ignored. The latest changes to the Liquor Licensing Act have resulted in a stronger Code of Practice, which comes … and more »

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Alcohol Abuse Among Young People in the News

Marijuana use among teens rises, national survey finds
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“We are increasingly concerned that regular or daily use of marijuana is robbing many young people of their potential to achieve and excel in school or other aspects of life,” said NIDA director Dr. Nora Volkow, in a statement. She noted that THC, the …
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Teen Smoking Keeps Falling
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The report showed alcohol use mostly remained at the lowest levels since the survey started and didn't find major changes in the use of illegal and prescription drugs. However, there was an uptick in binge drinking reported by 12th graders and the …
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Report: Not all kids are all right
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US military’s alcohol-soaked culture taking toll on servicemembers – Stars and Stripes
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US military's alcohol-soaked culture taking toll on servicemembers Stars and Stripes While some military doctors say they don't believe troops binge drink or abuse alcohol more than their civilian counterparts, a recent report by the Institute of Medicine called drugs and alcohol abuse among troops a “public health crisis.” A report … Military to subject Marines to random Breathalyzer testsFox News Marines to undergo random Breathalyzer tests beginning in 2013Los Angeles Times Marines to face random blood-alcohol testsPallTimes.com all 336 news articles »

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