Posts Tagged ‘drugs and alcohol’

Self Help Alcoholism in the News

Changing Social Security Disability Rules with Regard to Addiction
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Similarly, we know that a great number of mental health disorders are exacerbated by an individual's drug use, though that drug use, at least initially, is frequently an effort at self-medication. If we can help a person remove drugs and alcohol from …
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Hull FC's Brett Seymour 'entering rehab with Sporting Chance'
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Self-Esteen, Empowering & Confidence Building sessions. Work through the underlying past issues that are effecting your … "Brett has been getting the help he needs through a wonderful organisation called Sporting Chance and will be entering a 21 day …
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A Tale Drawn to Tell: Tymon Smith on Gerard Sekoto's Children's Book Shorty …
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Drugs & Alcohol Abuse in the News

Drugs and alcohol abuse led to man's death
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Drugs and alcohol abuse led to man's death. Published on Friday 8 March 2013 07:00. A 36-year-old roofer from Newmarket died from complications following pneumonia after a history of “chronic” drug and alcohol abuse. Glynn Edwards, of George Lambton …
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Steppin' It Up Coalition National Substance Abuse Prevention Conference
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“We were so excited to be able to spend several days with other similar organizations from across the country, learning and honing our prevention skills so our community can be a better place, one that doesn't suffer from the harms of drug and alcohol …
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Freedom Drug Rehab Offers New Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Treatment for …
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Rez alcohol abuse bill advances
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Allen said a part of the solution should be creating public alcohol and drug treatment centers in communities bordering the Navajo Nation where public intoxication is a concern. She said overly intoxicated people can unintentionally commit crimes …
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Health Check: Substance abuse recovery center collaborates with Y
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… home of Rhode Island's second Anchor Recovery Community Center, where those in recovery from substance abuse meet. The center hosts support groups, offers education and job training, and provides a positive environment free from drugs and alcohol.
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Alcoholism Withdrawal Symptoms in the News

Benzodiazepines discouraged for alcohol withdrawal
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Instead, Dr. Maldonado and his colleagues use a nonbenzodiazepine withdrawal protocol based on the alpha-2 agonist clonidine because alpha-2 blockers address the norepinephrine overload that drives 85% of the withdrawal symptoms, including cardiac …
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Protecting Home Turf in the Fight Against Processed Food
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Although it's too soon to say definitively that food is addictive in the same way as drugs and alcohol, the science is raising serious concerns. Sugar and fat — substances our brains are programmed to crave — are being injected into processed food in …
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Alcohol Abuse Campaigns in the News

Could you spot relationship abuse?
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The campaign's main message is that abuse in relationships is not normal or acceptable, and if you are in an abusive relationship it's not your fault – and you don't have to stand for it. It's not just physical violence, like punching or kicking, that …
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Nassau Seeks Help for Untreated Mentally Ill
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Nassau County officials are unveiling a plan Monday to proactively identify people with mental health disorders to get them treatment before they self-medicate with drugs and alcohol or turn violent. County health officials will coordinate outreach to …
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Middle school students target excessive alcohol advertising
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Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs in the News

The respectable drug-taker
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The Survey proves that Australians are drinking like fish, with alcohol taking out the top spot as the most commonly used drug. Autoplay OnOff; Video feedback … The founder and director of the Global Drug Survey, Dr Adam Winstock, is a London-based …
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Program's aim: Get new hookers off the street, into counseling
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Even more distressing is the fact many prostitutes are physically and psychologically abused by their pimps, addicted to drugs and alcohol, or are mentally ill, Kozachik said. "It struck me that mandatory sentences for first-time prostitution offenders …
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Alcohol Addiction – Treating options at Trifecta Health

Psychiatrist in NYC Dr. Edward Fruitman, M.D. explains Alcohol addiction treatment options at Trifecta Health Medical Center. Alcohol dependency can be a dar…