Posts Tagged ‘drug abuse’

Prescription drug abuse is on the rise in Oklahoma
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Alcohol abuse is the biggest substance abuse problem in Oklahoma, but prescription drug abuse is becoming a quickly growing trend, said Terry White, commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services….
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Welcome To Play It Safe Ocean City From State Delegate Jim Mathias

Maryland State Delegate Jim Mathias Welcomes This Years Graduates to the Play It Ocean Safe Ocean City Project. his project was founded in 1989, then Governo…

Menendez announces .15 million for abuse prevention, including Bloomfield …
Filed under: alcohol abuse prevention

Programs receiving a $ 125,000 grant include: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team; Coalition for Healthy and Safe Communities; Garfield Prevention Coalition; Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County; Prevention Coalition of Mercer County; Paterson …
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Corps ensures compliance with Alcohol Screening Program
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Those who screen positive at .04 and above, on the other hand, are automatically and immediately referred for a medical evaluation, according to Ronnie Edwards, the substance abuse prevention specialist at Marine and Family Programs Division.
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Symptoms Alcohol Withdrawal in the News

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The commonest symptoms, according to mayoclinic.com, are tension or anxiety, depression, crying spells, mood swings, irritability or anger, appetite changes and food cravings, trouble falling asleep (insomnia), social withdrawal and poor concentration …
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Drug Cartels Thrive On Ultimate Consumers: Addicts
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But for many users, the withdrawal symptoms aren't the only thing standing in the way of quitting. They actually like the drug, says Caleb Banta-Green. He's a researcher at the University of Washington's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute. "People begin …
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Alcoholic Counseling in the News

Mental illness a bottomless pit — and authorities keep digging
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Perhaps many of those diagnosed with some of the disorders should be placed under one category called the “worried well,” who need only temporary counseling and medication. I am very concerned about labeling children and young adults with ill-conceived …
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Racine Dominicans to close coffee shop to focus on counseling
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Current grants limit the counselors to working with the homeless and those with mental health and alcohol and drug abuse diagnoses. Even with the poor performance of its retail ventures, annual revenue for the ministry has grown dramatically, from …
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MILLSTONE: Alliance to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse seeks input – Packet Online
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MILLSTONE: Alliance to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse seeks input Packet Online MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is cooperating with the Monmouth County Office of Addiction Services to complete a community assessment to determine future plans for addressing the issue …

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Shocking cost of alcohol abuse in Dumfries and Galloway is revealed – Scottish Daily Record
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Shocking cost of alcohol abuse in Dumfries and Galloway is revealed Scottish Daily Record Alcohol abuse is costing the region £45 million a year. The “shocking” figures show the impact that booze-related incidents have on the NHS, police and businesses. Jim Parker, lead officer at the Dumfries and Galloway Alcohol and Drugs Partnership … and more »

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MILLSTONE: Alliance to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse seeks input – Packet Online
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MILLSTONE: Alliance to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse seeks input Packet Online MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is cooperating with the Monmouth County Office of Addiction Services to complete a community assessment to determine future plans for addressing the issue …

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