Posts Tagged ‘drug and alcohol’
Alcohol Abuse: Men vs. Women: Does Gender Matter in Addiction Recovery? – PsychCentral.com (Blog)
Men vs. Women: Does Gender Matter in Addiction Recovery? – PsychCentral.com (blog)
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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 … |
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 area |
Alcoholism: Governor Appoints Cindy Snider to Alcoholism/drug Abuse Examiners’ Board – Magnoliareporter
Governor appoints Cindy Snider to alcoholism/drug abuse examiners’ board – Magnoliareporter
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Governor appoints Cindy Snider to alcoholism/drug abuse examiners' board
Magnoliareporter Susan Rumph, El Dorado, reappointed to the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors. Appointment expires September 14, 2016. Glen Dabney, Monticello, reappointed to the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board. |
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Community Forums Help Fight Alcohol, Drug Abuse – Franklin News Post
Community forums help fight alcohol, drug abuse – Franklin News Post
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Community forums help fight alcohol, drug abuse
Franklin News Post Drug and alcohol abuse, especially related to driving, is not just an isolated problem that should be tackled by a few. It's a community problem and everyone can play a part in addressing the issue. A move is now under way in Franklin County to bring … |
Weight loss surgery linked to alcohol abuse – eMaxHealth
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Weight loss surgery linked to alcohol abuse
eMaxHealth Bariatric surgery has been proven to be extremely effective for reducing obesity in individuals who have been unsuccessful with a diet and exercise program. Many return to a normal weight; furthermore, hypertension and type 2 diabetes is either … Weight-Loss Surgery Tied to Substance Abuse Weight-Loss Surgery May Boost Risk for Alcohol, Drug Abuse: Study Addiction a Risk After Weight Loss Surgery |
Substance Abuse in the Military Now a Public Health Crisis (VIDEO)
Alcohol Abuse Video in the News
Substance Abuse In The Military Now A Public Health Crisis (VIDEO)
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According to the Millennium Cohort Study soldiers who are deployed and exposed to combat, "are at increased risk of new-onset heavy weekly drinking, binge drinking, and other alcohol-related problems." Don Lipsteen shared the heartbreaking story of his …
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Officials, Advocates, Recovering Addicts Talk Substance Abuse at Town Hall
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A portion of Wednesday's Substance Abuse Night at Braintree Town Hall was dedicated to showing videos of parents and students talking about the downfalls of drug and alcohol abuse and how to avoid them. The videos, produced by Norfolk County District …
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Alcohol Abuse Survivor Gives Testimony
Elderly Substance Abuse PSA
Elderly Substance Abuse PSA
More men and elderly fleeing domestic violence
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The reason, however, was the same—domestic violence. And, often this violence in part stems from alcohol or drug abuse. "A man can be a victim in the home, just as a woman can. The gender divide is seen in general that the most serious cases of …
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Accidental Fatal Overdoses Increase amid Elderly in Australia
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Accidental Fatal Overdoses Increase amid Elderly in Australia Researchers at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of NSW have discovered that older people in Australia are currently the ones with highest death rates related …
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ACS, AGS issue new guidelines for pre-operative care of elderly patients
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Alcohol Abuse: Addiction a Risk After Weight Loss Surgery – WebMD
Addiction a Risk After Weight Loss Surgery – WebMD
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Addiction a Risk After Weight Loss Surgery
WebMD The study, by Alexis Conason, PsyD, of the New York Obesity Research Center, and colleagues also found a link between a specific operation, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, and an increased risk of alcohol abuse after the procedure. Weight-Loss Surgery May Boost Risk for Alcohol, Drug Abuse: Study Study Finds Risks of Substance Abuse After Weight-Loss Surgery Weight loss surgery tied to increase in drinking |
Veterans ‘at higher risk of alcohol abuse’ – Barchester Healthcare
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Veterans 'at higher risk of alcohol abuse'
Barchester Healthcare A new piece of research published in the US has shown that veterans are at a higher risk of alcohol abuse, with smoking one of the reasons given for this. Dr Timothy Durazzo and colleagues from the San Francisco VA Medical Center and University of … Smoking cessation programs must be made available for current active-duty war … |