Posts Tagged ‘drug addiction’

alcohol abuse hotline

Alcohol Abuse Hotline helps individuals or families find the help that they need. Alcohol Abuse Hotline has a 24 hour drug addiction hotline and an alcohol addiction hotline available for those seeking help. Visit www.alcoholabusehotline.org for more information or call (855) 633-3036 for a free consultation

 

Can We Learn from the Boy Scouts' Perversion Files?
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Felch describes grooming behaviors as often involving predators allowing boys to break rules, then progressing to driving cars, drinking alcohol and watching pornography together. They escalate to skinny dipping and sharing tents and then culminate in …
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Man Accused of Assault in Boy Scout "Perversion Files"
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A Richmond Heights Boy Scout troop assistant leader was fired in 1979 after three allegations of child sexual abuse surfaced, according to the recently released Boy Scouts “Perversion Files.” The files contain 1,200 cases—including 261 in the … The …
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Afraid To Let Go trailer

Trailer for new book, Afraid to Let Go. For Parents of Adult Addicts and Alcoholics by Mary Crocker Cook, D.Min., LMFT, CADCII

 

Casa Serena 'Celebrates Recovery' with Fourth Annual Luncheon, Auction
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luncheon and silent auction, marking Casa Serena's 53rd year helping women recover from alcohol and drug addiction. The goal of Recovery Month and the day's event was to celebrate people in recovery while promoting the benefits of prevention, treatment …
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Recovery of brain volumes with abstinence may vary for different brain regions
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Chronic alcohol abuse can severely damage the nervous system, particularly cognitive functions, cerebral metabolism, and brain morphology. Building upon previous findings that alcoholics can experience brain volume recovery with abstinence, this study …
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Dr Sadaqat Ali Talks about “Alcoholism in Geo Hina k Saath” (Part 6)

Dr. Sadaqat Ali, a graduate from Dow Medical College, Karachi is a renowned professional in the field of addiction psychiatry. He has a background of training at “HAZELDEN” and “Vital Smarts”, USA. Dr. Sadaqat Ali is the Project Director of WillingWays (Pvt.) Limited, Pakistan and is a sought after speaker who promotes new scientific solutions for persistent and profound problems. He is running a number of national facilities. Willing ways for outdoor and Turning Point for indoor treatment of addiction and alcoholism. (You can visit www.easyinterventions.com http www.turningpoint4you.com) All these facilities operate nationally at Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad & Murree. Dr. Sadaqat has been interviewed in the print media extensively. He appears frequently on national TV channels and energizes the viewers with his charisma and oratory by expressing his views on drug addiction, alcoholism, compulsive gambling, suicide prevention, home runaway, career coaching, financial fitness, weight loss, phobias, choosing a life partner, marital relationships, infidelity, terrorism, fear & stress management, power to change, codependence, grief recovery, generation gap and how to cope with difficult people. He visited the United States under the auspices of the “International Visitors Program” of the United States Information Agency (USIA) in 1992 on the invitation of Mr. Nicholas Platt, American ambassador to Pakistan. His name was included in international “Who is who” professional’s …

Drug Abuse And Alcohol Abuse in the News

Weight loss surgery linked to alcohol abuse
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Unfortunately, the procedure has been reported to carry a risk of substance abuse. Alexis Conason and colleagues affiliated with the New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center published their findings online on …
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Grant aims at preventing substance abuse by Park County youth
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A federal grant recently awarded to a Park County coalition will provide $ 125,000 per year for five years to help prevent alcohol and prescription drug abuse by local youth. The grant, totaling $ 625,000, was awarded last month to the Park County …
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Ari Discusses Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Recovery at Palm Partners

Men vs. Women: Does Gender Matter in Addiction Recovery? – PsychCentral.com (blog)
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PsychCentral.com (blog)

Men vs. Women: Does Gender Matter in Addiction Recovery? PsychCentral.com (blog) Drug and alcohol addiction are more prevalent among men than women. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, men are twice as likely as women to meet the criteria for drug addiction in their lifetime (though rates of …

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Report: Teen girls consume more alcohol than boys – WMBF
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Report: Teen girls consume more alcohol than boys WMBF The Florence County Coalition for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention states that while parents may have the most influence over their child's choices, many also believe that drinking is "just a part of growing up." That is one of the most … Circle Park campaign targets teen drinking in Florence areaSCNow all 3 news articles »

Where does enjoyment stop and addiction begin? Studio guest Dr. Peter Neu | in good shape

We talk to the senior physician from the Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at Berlin’s Jewish Hospital about enjoying life’s little temptations, while avoiding the dangers of dependence.

 

County Offers Free Seminar On Alcohol And Drug Addiction
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CRANFORD – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders welcomes residents to attend “Adolescent Trends: For Adults Only,” the third in a series of free seminars addressing the family dynamics of alcohol and drug addiction, prevention and treatment.
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Actor Martin Sheen Shares Advocacy for Addiction Recovery at Western …
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Acclaimed actor Martin Sheen recently visited Western Michigan University and rendered a speech which mentioned about his passion in supporting drug and alcohol addiction recovery. Sheen was the keynote speaker for the annual Coming Together …
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