Posts Tagged ‘drug abuse’

Drugs And Alcohol Abuse Facts in the News

Local view: America's persistent marijuana conundrum
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Consider these key facts from the 2013 Monitoring the Future Study, which was released last month. Consider first the good news. The use of synthetic marijuana declined. From 2012 to 2013, synthetic … Carol Falkowski is founder and CEO of Drug Abuse …
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Driving records show Somerset fire training officer had license revoked for OUIs
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Last Wednesday, selectmen proposed greater enforcement of a ban on town employees using alcohol while driving town vehicles and misuse of drugs and alcohol while on the job. They did not … They were presented with the facts at that time," Jepson said.
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5 things to know about acetaminophen
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Alcoholic Signs in the News

Breast Cancer: Expert Reveals How Alcohol And Exercise Play A Massive Role …
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It's helpful to know that breast cancer can appear in <a href="http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/WarningSigns.html" target="_hplink">forms other than a lump</a>, which means there are other physical signs you should watch for. Other symptoms that you …
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Busted – Drug abuse council finds parties breaching underage drinking stipulations
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This time the minors were able to access alcoholic drink mixes such as Smirnoff (vodka) mixes and Heineken beer at both bars, twice without any checks by the bar staff for age verification. As with the previous event, there were no visible signs at any …
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Article On Alcohol Abuse in the News

When it comes to our drinking habits, we are in collective denial
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It sometimes appears we are getting less, not more, enlightened about alcohol abuse. For the first time that I can remember, leading commentators have begun to question the idea that there is such a thing as addiction at all. Chief among these is Peter …
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Elderly also face prescription drug abuse
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Benzodiazepines, or Valium, and narcotics, like Librium, are two of the most commonly prescribed drugs abused by the elderly. … Alicia P. Toups is executive director for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for South Louisiana, 730 Belanger St., Houma.
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BILL VASICEK: High-risk drinking needs communitywide response
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Question by Shell Laylee: What kind of physician should I see about a Vicodin addiction?
I’m a 22 year old female trying to kick a 2 year long vicodin addiction. I’m not sure what kind of physician to see or where to go. There are outpatient clinics that specialize in addiction and I also have a psychiatrist but both of whom are unable to see me for another month. Is there any way that a family practitioner or a pain specialist could help me out? If so, how do u think they would go about treatment? Any advice is appreciated,
much love

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Answer by 5th Horseman
I think rehab would be right up your alley.

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US adult illicit drug users have higher suicide risk
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College Students Alcohol Abuse in the News

Heavy Drinking in Middle Age & Memory Loss in Men
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"There is no need to be an alcoholic to see a detrimental effect of heavy alcohol consumption on cognition [thinking skills]." Sabia is a research associate in the department of epidemiology and public health at University College London. The study was …
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Youth empowerment leader Jennifer DeBarros to be recognized at Bristol …
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Youth empowerment leader Jennifer DeBarros to be recognized at Bristol Community College Martin Luther King breakfast … BCC helped place DeBarros at Treatment on Demand, Inc., a co-op dedicated to substance abuse and HIV and AIDS treatment.
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New Avon Lake drug, alcohol treatment center opens
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Question by Kren777: I’m an alcoholic. How can I recover without going to AA?

BESIDES just “STOP DRINKING”. Recovering MEANS stop drinking.
Thanks a million, to those who’ve responded so quickly. It helps.

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Answer by stevekc43
Stop drinking!

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BURMA/MYANMAR: Court finds torture victim was killed, but no action taken
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Although, the police officers claimed that the victim died from hitting himself with an iron pole during interrogation due to the effects of alcoholism, the doctor confirmed that none of the organs of the deceased were in a condition that would cause …
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Column: Childhood trauma has adverse effect on health later in life
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