Posts Tagged ‘drug addiction’

Question by Junie: Feminists: Do you take credit for Prohibition?
I hear so often that if you like having the right to vote, you are a feminist. Well, another big thing those ladies accomplished was something called “prohibition”, which made illegal the selling of alcohol. We all know what a great thing that was. So, I instead say:

If you don’t like prohibition, you’re not a feminist.

What do you think?

And no, this was not a “splinter group” or “extremist feminists” who fought for prohibition. It was a matter of Women’s Rights. It was sold to the country as a way to protect wives who were being abused or neglected due to the husband’s drinking. It was considered the next logical step after voting rights.
Temperence/prohibition went hand in hand with feminism. The two biggest supporters were feminist groups and religious groups. In fact the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was THE driving force behind creating legislation. It had nothing to do with the mob, other than as a general effort to halt crime:

Addiction Treatment Center in California

Besides treating alcoholism and drug addiction as a medical condition, what else makes Inspire Malibu Treatment Center unique? We have one of the best clinic…

 

Concussions an increasing concern for colleges
Filed under: physical symptoms of alcoholism

While the NFL has its own class of brutal physical contact, concussions are a pressing issue on college campuses across the country as well. The Center for … While concussions themselves are dangerous, alcohol magnifies the effects. The Center for …
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HEALTH LINE: Take Precautions Against Meningitis
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"In addition to causing severe neurological problems, it can also cause blood stream infection, sepsis and organ damage.” Seven students and one student visitor at Princeton have been sickened … Meningitis can be caused by bacteria or viruses or …
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Can Ecuador stop the spread of abusive, underground clinics?
Filed under: Alcoholism

More than 500 people have been rescued in Ecuador this year from 20 clinics that physically and psychologically abused patients in the name of 'treating' drug addiction, alcoholism, and homosexuality.
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Support Groups
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AL-ANON ALCOHOLISM SUPPORT: For those whose lives are affected by another person's drinking; meets each Fri.
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Living with an alcoholic – Safety

Although by no means all problem drinkers are violent or dangerous nevertheless for some people living with an alcoholic can mean that you are at risk. Pleas…

 

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Alcohol Awareness Campaign 2012

Alcohol Awareness Campaign 2012 – created at http://animoto.com.

 

Curb government's substance–abuse issues
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Recently, I read Florida GOP Rep. Trey Randel was busted for cocaine possession one month after voting to drug-test food stamp recipients. Also, during the recent government shutdown, there were numerous reports of Congressmen reeking of alcohol while …
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MAINE COMPASS: Social stigma of drug addiction creates roadblocks to recovery
Filed under: alcohol abuse awareness

One child born addicted to substances or alcohol is one too many. For me and the other professionals who see these moms every day, early treatment and prevention coupled with healthy social supports is our best chance to break the chains of addiction.
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Substance Abuse Prevention Poster Contest entries sought
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Alcohol Abuse Article in the News

1 in 6 unemployed Americans abuses drugs or alcohol
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About 1 in 6 unemployed Americans suffers from drug or alcohol addiction — nearly twice the rate of substance abuse found in working Americans — according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, released Tuesday. The latest edition of the …
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers' 'Dracula' salary withheld over substance abuse …
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Did NBC have to rein in "Dracula" star Jonathan Rhys Meyer? The Irish actor, who has long struggled with substance abuse issues, reportedly didn't get paid the majority of his salary for the vampire drama until filming had completed. RELATED: JONATHAN …
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Breaking the Silence event targets substance abuse, addiction issues
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City seminar on tackling alcohol abuse cancelled due to low take-up – Galway Bay FM
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City seminar on tackling alcohol abuse cancelled due to low take-up Galway Bay FM City seminar on tackling alcohol abuse cancelled due to low take-up. Galway Bay fm newsroom – A seminar in the city about the role of sporting clubs in preventing and reducing alcohol-related harm has been cancelled due to low take-up. The seminar was …

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Serenity Lane Fights Drug, Alcohol Abuse

It’s estimated that 500000 Oregonians suffer from alcohol or drug addiction. One organization, Serenity Lane, in Eugene is doing its best to fight the wides…

 

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