Posts Tagged ‘drug and alcohol abuse’

Canada Needs Minimum Alcohol Prices to Reduce Harm: New Research Series
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New alcohol pricing research upholds the call for minimum pricing and confirms that changes to price policy can reduce alcohol-related harm in Canada.
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Curemark Announces New Patent Covering Treatment Of Drug And Alcohol Addiction
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RYE, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Curemark announced today that it has been granted patent #8,318,158 for its proprietary technology CM-1212 for the treatment of individuals with drug and alcohol …
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Austin Texas Drug Rehab Identifies Increase in Young Adult Addiction
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Burning Tree Lodge drug rehab in Austin, Texas announces the increase in young adult admissions.Austin, TX (PRWEB) November 27, 2012 Burning Tree Programs sees spike in young adults aged 18-24 entering treatment. This bucks the trend that Burning Tree is specifically for older adults, and at the same time lends credence to the fact that drug and alcohol abuse is starting at a younger age. To …
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Neuroimaging study: Negative messages less effective on those who are substance dependent
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( Indiana University ) What types of public messages will most likely deter drug and alcohol abuse? Negatively framed messages may not be an effective way to reach those most in need of persuasion, an Indiana University study suggests. "The findings are somewhat ironic because a whole lot of public service announcements say, 'Drugs are bad for you,' 'Just say no,' or 'This is your brain on drugs …
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Hector 'Macho' Camacho, Ex-Boxing Champ, Dies At 50 After Being Taken Off …
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Drug, alcohol and other problems trailed Camacho himself after the prime of his boxing career. He was sentenced in 2007 to seven years in prison for the burglary of a computer store in Mississippi. While arresting him on the burglary charge in January …
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A brief history of the Ford Hotel's fall from grace
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His family life was defined by fights, alcohol abuse, and screaming matches. As an adult, he would regularly beat his wife … Bar and bedroom furniture, TVs, pictures, and furnishings were snapped up by nostalgia buffs. Various grubby signs, bottles …
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Schoolies teens sent abusive messages by fake event organisers
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Alcohol Abuse Lesson Plans in the News

A feminist revolution that cruelly backfired – and a brutal lesson for Britain …
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A third — 17 with blonde hair tucked under an Alice band — says she plans to become a beautician on a cruise ship. At the small house, the blinds are closed so no one can peep in. Two terriers …. They, too, ply the girls with alcohol and gifts …
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Film Briefs
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Washington stars as Whip Whitaker, a veteran airline pilot and serious alcoholic. Major mechanical failure on … R for drug and alcohol abuse, language, sexuality/nudity and an intense action sequence. 135 minutes. RATING: …. But a lesson from his …
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Cheerleaders suspended over drinking
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Minnesota agencies focus aim on substance abuse – Herald Review
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Minnesota agencies focus aim on substance abuse Herald Review At the Departments of Health, Public Safety and Human Services, we are confronted daily with the illness, crime and damage to families that too often follow drug and alcohol abuse, and the staggering public costs that result. In fact, a Columbia … and more »

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Alcohol Abuse Awareness in the News

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A week of programming surrounding International Drug Awareness Week kicked off in Kenora with a recovery breakfast at the Morningstar Centre Tuesday. The three-hour open session hosted presentations from Irene Bergman, a local addictions services …
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Encourage Localized Alcohol Programs to Reduce Alcohol Consumption …
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The program proves to be more effective in helping regional areas cut risky alcohol consumption. Not only a reduction was noticed in alcohol abuse and alcohol-related street offences, but there was a 20% decline in binge drinking in the towns where the …
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Minnesota agencies focus aim on substance abuse
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