Posts Tagged ‘drug abuse’

Alcohol Abuse Medication in the News

DUI not just about alcohol, it's about medications too
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A 2010 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Science Administration found that almost 10 million Americans drove while under the influence of some type of medication and/or drug. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Study in 2009 …
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The Unlikely Force Driving Teen Prescription Drug Addiction: Parents?
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At a time when most other types of substance abuse are stabilizing, prescription drug abuse is up 33 percent from 2008. Blind Eye or Bold Indifference? What's behind parents' lack of concern about one of the biggest epidemics facing today's youth? For …
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Alcoholism And Drug Abuse in the News

Health Exhibition Highlights Dangers of Drug Abuse
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To commemorate the 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking' the Ministry of Health and Social Services has this year decided to host a public exhibition on the danger of alcohol and substance abuse. The exhibition opened at the …
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James Gandolfini's Death Remains Unlinked To Alcohol & Drugs, For Now
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And quite frankly, James had acknowledged he had been addicted to cocaine and booze, and substance abuse played a part in his 2002 divorce. No matter the cause, this is definitely a heartbreaking loss for everyone in Tinsel Town… and everyone who …
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High School Dropouts More Likely to Have Drug and Alcohol Abuse Problems
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New Miss USA committed to fighting drug, alcohol abuse
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As the stage emptied, the blonde woman spoke about her commitment to fighting drug and alcohol abuse, which have marked those close to her. "I grew up in a family influenced by that and I think it's really important to help the children of families …
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Drug, Alcohol Abuse Summit Proposedn At 'State of County' Reception
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County law enforcement and court officials are proposing greater input from service providers to fight drug abuse. During a “State of the County” reception held at the Franklin County Courthouse in Union Tuesday night, a drug and alcohol summit — that …
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Help An Alcoholic in the News

Help give your baby a healthy start: Have alcohol-free pregnancy
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This message refers to the recommendation that there is no safe time (or trimester) during a pregnancy to drink alcohol, no safe type or brand of alcohol during pregnancy (including coolers, beer, wine and spirits) and no safe amount of alcohol …
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Quincy woman determined to stay off crack and on road to recovery
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimated in 2011 that 21.6 million Americans needed help for a problem related to drugs or alcohol, but only about 2.3 million received treatment at a special facility. Locally, Great River Recovery Resources in …
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It's about time: Disrupted internal clocks play role in disease
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Alcohol Abuse During Pregnancy in the News

'Doing the Best I Can': Fatherhood in the Inner City
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Liberals may be taken aback by the huge proportion of nonresident fathers laid low by involvement in crime, infidelity, heavy drinking or drug abuse. Most pregnancies are unplanned, accidental or “semi-planned” within haphazard and brief relationships:.
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Dealing With Teenage Pregnancy
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Teenagers who become pregnant may not seek proper medical care. The usual reactions are not wanting the baby, depression, anxiety, fear and in most cases resorting to substance abuse. Babies born to teenagers are at high risk of being neglected, …
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Scots pensioners ‘drinking themselves to death’ fears
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

PENSIONERS in Scotland are drinking themselves to death as doctors try to combat an “epidemic” of alcohol abuse amongst the elderly.
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More Women Hiding Alcohol, Drug Abuse

More women are turning to self-medicating with alcohol and drugs to help them balance the challenges of work and family.

 

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