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NBA star Chris Herren to give his story at Hatboro-Horsham High School
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Hatboro-Horsham School District’s Be A Part of the Conversation will host an NBA star to talk with students and parents about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. Former Boston Celtics player Chris Herren will present his story of drug and alcohol abuse and host a Q&A session Jan. 8 at Hatboro-Horsham High School beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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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 lady walks into a New Year's Eve party and has one glass of champagne. She's what public health experts call a moderate drinker.
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America’s worst city for alcohol abuse is… – Examiner.com
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America's worst city for alcohol abuse is… Examiner.com The survey makes no distinction between alcohol abuse or the disease of alcoholism. The CDC calls “heavy drinking” an average of more than two drinks per day for men or more than one drink per day for women. “Binge drinking” is defined as consuming at … and more »

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Binge drinking: more common than you think
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Binge drinking – a behaviour oft-ascribed to college kids – is more widespread than you might think, public health and medical experts say.
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ALCOHOL ABUSE RANKED A LEADING RISK FACTOR FOR DISEASES – U-T San Diego
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ALCOHOL ABUSE RANKED A LEADING RISK FACTOR FOR DISEASES U-T San Diego The overconsumption of alcohol kills 2.5 million people each year around the globe, according to the World Health Organization. It is a major factor in many neuropsychiatric disorders and a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, cirrhosis of the … and more »

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Marines’ attack on binge drinking may backfire – Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
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Marines' attack on binge drinking may backfire Walla Walla Union-Bulletin The authors of the military report called for better leadership from the top in curbing excess drinking and routine screening for excessive alcohol consumption. No one was suggesting a prohibition-era approach to turn troops into teetotalers. The gung … and more »

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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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