Posts Tagged ‘drug and alcohol’

Alcohol Abuse In South Africa in the News

The Dti Educates the Youth About the Effects of Alcohol Abuse
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South Africa: The Dti Educates the Youth About the Effects of Alcohol Abuse. 6 June 2013. press release. The Department of Trade and Industry, (the dti's) National Liquor Authority (NLA) together with Government Communications and Information System …
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SA's addiction shock
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The report, which is yet to be distributed by the South African National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence (Sanca), also shows that black people are the most affected by drug addiction and alcohol abuse countrywide. More than 50 000 people hooked …
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Basic Education Department Kicks Off Anti-Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Schools
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Editorial: Drug, alcohol abuse fight gets boost – Henderson Daily Dispatch (registration)
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Editorial: Drug, alcohol abuse fight gets boost Henderson Daily Dispatch (registration) Alcohol and drug use not only have fatal consequences, they also have long-lasting impairments for the living. We won't see quick-fix answers, but we do believe progress in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse will be made. And that's something we …

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Signs Of Alcoholism in the News

Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Marilyn Cassidy shares her story of alcoholism …
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Good signs: There's little doubt in anyone's mind that the lakefront parks of Northeast Ohio are going to get a lot better as stewardship passed from the state to the Cleveland Metroparks. And they'll get better fast, it appears. Before the ink was dry …
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Panel answers your questions about heroin in Bucks, Montco
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A: All parents would benefit from increasing their knowledge of how to recognize drug and alcohol abuse symptoms, what these substances do to the adolescent developing brain and how to build positive pro-social supports, healthy beliefs and clear …
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Alcoholism, Drug Addiction and Anorexia – The Diseases of Opulence and Priviledge

Vlog 03/06/2011.

Boozy Memory Blocking Reduces Risk of Relapse among Alcohol Abusers – Scientific American
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Scientific American

Boozy Memory Blocking Reduces Risk of Relapse among Alcohol Abusers Scientific American As with other forms of addiction, environmental cues linked to drinking — such as the smell of beer — can trigger the urge to consume alcohol and increase the risk of a relapse into abuse. Over time, these learned associations can be maddeningly … Addiction Relapse Prevented by Deactivating Brain Trigger: No Memory of …Science World Report Addiction May Be Thwarted By Deactivating MemoriesThe Inquisitr Brain switch may prevent alcohol relapseABC Local Jagran Post –The Future of Things all 17 news articles »

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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Seniors

Dr. David Sack talks about the rise of drug abuse among seniors and the increase in baby boomers who seek treatment for addiction to drugs and alcohol.

Medications For Alcohol Abuse in the News

Prescriptions for alcohol addiction soar by 70% in the last decade
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The use of drugs to treat alcohol addiction increased by 70 per cent in the past decade. Doctors last year prescribed almost £3million worth of drugs, up from £1.72million in 2003. The number of prescriptions for medication to help alcoholics quit or …
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ADHD Medication Does Not Raise Risk For Drug And Alcohol Abuse
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Taking medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may not lead to increased risk for substance abuse later in life, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry. The report is based on an analysis of 15 previous studies, including 2 …
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Amy Winehouse’s brother says eating disorder caused death… not drug and … – Daily Mail
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Gulf Times

Amy Winehouse's brother says eating disorder caused death… not drug and … Daily Mail Alex Winehouse admits that while the drug and alcohol abuse would have eventually killed his sister, who died in July 2011, the eating disorder made her body weak and 'more susceptible.' Speaking to the Observer Magazine he said: 'She would have died … Amy Winehouse was killed by bulimia, not alcohol – star's brother claimsMetro Amy Winehouse's Brother Claims She Was Killed By BulimiaEntertainmentwise Winehouse 'was killed by bulimia, not drugs'Gulf Times Gigwise –Music Feeds all 19 news articles »

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NSW Churches call for action on alcohol abuse – ChristianToday
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