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Alcohol Abuse: An App to Help Ex-Drug, Alcohol Abusers

An app to help ex-drug, alcohol abusers
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Ex-drug and alcohol abusers who have completed their treatment need a simple support system and daily motivation. Now they are getting both – in a handy pocket format.
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Gabapentin May Treat Alcohol Dependence
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Alcohol use disorders affect about 18 million people in the United States and have an estimated societal cost of $ 225 billion each year.
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Clinical Trial Indicates Gabapentin Is Safe and Effective for Treating Alcohol … – Newswise (Press Release)

Clinical Trial Indicates Gabapentin Is Safe and Effective for Treating Alcohol … – Newswise (press release)
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Clinical Trial Indicates Gabapentin Is Safe and Effective for Treating Alcohol
Newswise (press release)
Newswise — LA JOLLA, CA – November 4, 2013 – The generic drug gabapentin, which is already widely prescribed for epilepsy and some kinds of pain, appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of alcohol dependence. The finding comes from a 

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Child welfare system fails teens at risk for drug abuse – Examiner.com
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Child welfare system fails teens at risk for drug abuse
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Dr. Fettes claims that parental involvement in the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse by young teens in the child welfare system is the first line of defense. She also indicates that there is little communication between the child welfare system and
Teenagers in child welfare system are at higher-than-average risk of abusing News-Medical.net

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AFM: Gregg Allman Biopic to Shoot in January (EXCLUSIVE)

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AFM: Gregg Allman Biopic to Shoot in January (EXCLUSIVE)
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Story will focus on two of the defining chapters of Allman's life — the formation of The Allman Brothers Band, which saw massive success in the early 1970s with Allman as lead singer and keyboardist, and his overcoming drug and alcohol abuse …
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The great rock n' roll survivor One music journalist's encounters with the
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He survived drug and alcohol abuse. He survived commercial suicide. He even survived his own bad image. The few times I came into contact with Reed were difficult. The first was indirect. I'd written a few capsule reviews I submitted to Creem magazine, …
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Why Does Pop Romanticize Dying Young?
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Articles About Alcohol Abuse: Defense Portrays Arizona Convict as Remorseful Animal Lover in Sentencing Phase

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Defense portrays Arizona convict as remorseful animal lover in sentencing phase
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… experts over the last week in support of their argument that McCluskey is incapable of controlling his impulses and making reasoned decisions due to brain abnormalities, emotional and physical abuse, and a long history of drug and alcohol abuse …
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Reward offered for man accused of child rape
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Mickle also occasionally wears glasses. He may have a beard and mustache. Mickle is considered to be armed and dangerous. Police said he has violent tendencies and has been known to abuse drugs and alcohol. Police also consider him an escape risk.
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Amber Portwood released from prison after serving 17 months of a five-year
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Alcohol Abuse Treatments: Deerfield Considers Limit on Drug and Alcohol Rehabs

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Deerfield considers limit on drug and alcohol rehabs
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"The City of Deerfield Beach's proposed amendments to reduce the zoning districts where overnight substance abuse treatment programs are permitted and prime examples of local zoning restrictions the Fair Housing Act was intended to prohibit," wrote …
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Deerfield limits drug and alcohol rehabs
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"The City of Deerfield Beach's proposed amendments to reduce the zoning districts where overnight substance abuse treatment programs are permitted and prime examples of local zoning restrictions the Fair Housing Act was intended to prohibit," wrote …
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Article on Alcohol Abuse: Yoffe: Want to Stop Rape on College Campuses? Get Women to Stop Drinking

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Yoffe: Want to stop rape on college campuses? Get women to stop drinking
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… of campus sexual assaults involve alcohol. Frequently both the man and the woman have been drinking. …. As she dealt with her shame and guilt, she talked to friends about that night, and the real story emerged. She was so intoxicated that her …
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NM jury to decide if death penalty is option in sentencing of Arizona convict
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They say he's incapable of controlling his impulses due to brain abnormalities, emotional and physical abuse, and a long history of drug and alcohol abuse. A neurologist who testified last week for the prosecution said McCluskey was capable of …
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Synthetics cases drop, but effects still unknown
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