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Treatment for Alcohol Abuse Drops in Pregnant Women, While Drug Treatment Rises
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The percentage of pregnant women in substance abuse treatment programs who were being treated for alcohol abuse decreased between 2000 and 2010, according to a new government report. During the same decade, the percentage of pregnant women in these programs being treated for drug abuse rose.
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Statistics About Alcoholism in the News

North Haledon teen's death brings call for revised laws on blood tests
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But the law is not a criminal statute and appears to have been adopted to help the state Division of Alcoholism compile statistics on alcohol-related traffic deaths. The law states, “The division shall, in cooperation with the state, municipal and …
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Narconon Freedom Center Michigan Gets New Drug Rehab Website
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These courses help improve the person's communication. Statistics reported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports the number of people addicted to drugs is around 23.5 million. In addition to those addicted to illicit substances, there are …
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Put a cork in the 'women shouldn't drink' hectoring
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Alcoholism And Recovery in the News

Healing Emotions to fight Addiction – OMICS Group Medical Conferences
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Addiction includes anything starting from devastating drugs, smoking, alcoholism and sex to coffee/tea, soft drink, junk food and online games. According to National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), addiction to tobacco, alcohol … The paper …
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ADHD Adults: Saying No to Shame
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I don't feel a social stigma when I admit I'm an alcoholic. That wasn't always the case. Admitting it to myself was probably the biggest challenge and then, for a long time in early sobriety, I squirmed, coughed and choked out the word. That's passed …
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Rich Clune Learns to Use His Mac Computer, Turns to Facebook for …
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Bid to block minimum alcohol pricing
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Five European wine-producing nations are trying to block Scotland's plans for minimum alcohol pricing, BBC News learns.
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Florida Drug Rehab Program Combats New Trends in Alcohol Abuse
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Destination Hope’s Florida drug rehab program is taking steps to address a dangerous new development among young people and adults: ‘smoking’ alcohol. (PRWeb July 25, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/7/prweb10963406.htm
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Navy Cuts Alcohol Sales to Reduce Sexual Incidents
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The Navy is cutting back on alcohol sales to lower the number of sexual assault incidents. Alcohol abuse strikes anyone including those in the armed forces and why it's important to contact a detox center like Harbor Village if you have a drinking issue. (PRWeb July 25, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/7/prweb10960674.htm
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Alcohol addiction one of county’s big issues – Santa Cruz Sentinel
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Alcohol addiction one of county's big issues Santa Cruz Sentinel SANTA CRUZ — An estimated 21,600 people in Santa Cruz County need help with alcohol or drug abuse, yet only 15 percent seek treatment, and the fallout is often seen in the crime and nuisance behavior around town, according to county officials. "That's … and more »

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Florida Drug Rehab Program Combats New Trends in Alcohol Abuse – PR Web (press release)
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Florida Drug Rehab Program Combats New Trends in Alcohol Abuse PR Web (press release) Destination Hope, a nationally recognized substance abuse treatment facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is reaching out to educate the public about a much-buzzed about method of alcohol abuse that is on the rise. As reported by major media outlets …

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Alcohol addiction one of county’s big issues – Santa Cruz Sentinel
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Alcohol addiction one of county's big issues Santa Cruz Sentinel SANTA CRUZ — An estimated 21,600 people in Santa Cruz County need help with alcohol or drug abuse, yet only 15 percent seek treatment, and the fallout is often seen in the crime and nuisance behavior around town, according to county officials. "That's …

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