Posts Tagged ‘binge drinking’

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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Question by Hillylill: Should I go to Alcoholics Anonymous?
I would really appreciate some advice about this. I’m weird about drinking, but I don’t know if it’s serious enough for me to try to get some help or something. Both my parents are alcoholics and most of my uncles and siblings are as well. I’ve been drinking for the past four years (I’m 20). I don’t drink often (maybe every three weeks), but when I do I binge drink…a lot…and then feel really guilty about it the next day (no, not because of hangovers). I drink this way because I try really hard to stay sober, but then I just can’t handle it anymore, tell myself I’ll just have one drink, and then I figure “Screw it– I had one drink so I might as well have two!” and then I can’t stop. I drink when I’m alone more often than with other people. I hoard alcohol–the ends of drinks I find around I collect in little bottles and keep. I think about drinking and have cravings all the time. Usually my first reaction to anything that happens (good or bad) is “I really need a drink right now.” I’ve tried not forcing myself to try to stay sober (because I’ve considered that by attempting to restrict myself so much I’ve made myself think even more about alcohol). The result of that strategy is that I’m pretty much drunk most of the time, so I try to stay sober. I know I’m not an alcoholic because I’m not physically addicted (perhaps psychologically…maybe), but I would like some help with trying to stop drinking. Should I go to AA? Is there something else I can do? If you have any suggestions I would really appreciate it. Thanks so much for your time and I hope you have a good 2009.

Symptoms Of Alcohol Dependence in the News

Wisconsin leads nation in binge drinking
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Shelia Weix, certified addiction registered nurse and manager of the alcohol and drug recovery services program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, said binge drinking is more common than most people realize. “Most of them … The …
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More needing help for amphetamine abuse
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He said mental illness could be a pre-existing condition, exacerbated by alcohol or drug use or a symptom of withdrawal. "People often turn to alcohol and other drugs in an attempt to feel better, have a good time or self-medicate their personal issues …
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Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene Are Miracle Workers: 100 Years of Saving Lives
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Symptoms Of Drinking in the News

Avoid "Holiday Heart" Syndrome, Westchester
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Eat, drink and be merry this holiday season, but don't overdo it or you might experience "holiday heart" syndrome. Photo Credit: Flickr user Veronima. Share; Print … But, if you are experiencing palpitations and/or your heart is racing, and if you …
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Scots teenager dies in Australian bush hike tragedy
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Police are reported to have said the pair did not have access to sufficient drinking water or shade when the boy fell ill on Friday afternoon. Local news agencies said the pair were four hours into the hike, a five-mile return … While heatstroke most …
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Mixing Energy Drinks and Alcohol Is Risky Business
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