Posts Tagged ‘mental health’

Depression And Alcohol Abuse in the News

HATTON AND CAMACHO – TWO FALLEN EX-CHAMPIONS
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Former WBA, IBF, IBO and The Ring lightwelterweight and WBA welterweight champion Hatton openly declared about his depression and alcohol and drugs abuse in an interview with the BBC. “I was so down. I was crying and breaking out and contemplating …
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Changes to Medicare Increase Access to Behavioral Health Services
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Starting in 2013, behavioral health service screenings, such as screenings for depression and alcohol abuse will be covered under certain Medicare plans. The plans can also choose to cover prescription drugs commonly prescribed for mental health …
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Mediating the Effects of Child Abuse
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Community action on alcohol consumption finds success in west – Daily Liberal
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Community action on alcohol consumption finds success in west Daily Liberal The five-year and multi-million-dollar Alcohol Action in Rural Communities (AARC) project tested a community action approach to reducing risky alcohol consumption, too often resulting in harm. NSW Minister for Western NSW, Mental Health and Healthy …

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Alcohol awareness event hears of harsh realities of alcohol abuse – Newry Times
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Alcohol awareness event hears of harsh realities of alcohol abuse Newry Times The realities of Alcohol misuse at both a human and society level were the main topics of discussion at the Alcohol Awareness event held in the recently opened Cuan Mhuire Regional Addiction Support Centre on the Dublin Road in Newry. Nearly two …

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Married To An Alcoholic Husband in the News

Fed Wiretap Leak Linked to Gun Smugglers
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The husband of a federal prosecutor, charged with leaking wiretap information about a federal probe into a smuggling operation that provided guns, ammunition and body armor to the Juárez Cartel, was a longtime friend of one of the key players in the …
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'The Hour' review: Drama behind the news
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… to breathe new life into the BBC's magazine show. At the start of the new season, Bel is intensifying her focus on her job after her fling with Hector last year, and Hector is trying to escape his stale marriage to Marnie (Oona Chaplin) with …
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Healthy debate over premarital checks[1]|chinadaily.com.cn
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Question by vira132231: Is someone with Aspergers Syndrome more likely to become a drug addict?

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Answer by raysny
A person with Aspergers may be more likely to respond to peer pressure or subtle bullying into trying drugs.

“As with the non-autistic population, there is a small core of autistic individuals who become truly addicted to drugs and alcohol. While the reasons for turning to self-medication — to dull the pain of rejection and misunderstanding by others — are understandable, successful treatment and rehabilitation of this small core of individuals is about as likely as it is for their non-autistic counterparts. Depending upon the length of time of their addiction, it may be more humane to consider mental health attention for “wet” addicted persons than no treatment at all. Clearly, traditional 12-step programs and non-traditional anti-abuse programs are not for everyone.”
http://www.pathfindersforautism.org/articleItem.aspx?id=26

Alcohol a real age-old issue – Sydney Morning Herald
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Alcohol a real age-old issue Sydney Morning Herald The emerging problem of alcohol abuse among the baby boomer generation has prompted calls for the introduction of specific drinking guidelines for older people, such as those that exist in Britain and the US. Dr Withall said the National Health and … Baby boomers face mental health care shortageToday’s THV all 5 news articles »

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UW-Stevens Point ponders banning alcohol in dorms – Appleton Post Crescent
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UW-Stevens Point ponders banning alcohol in dorms Appleton Post Crescent The drowning death of a UWSP student in the Wisconsin River after a night of drinking last spring highlighted the need to curb alcohol abuse on campus and in the city, said Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Al Thompson, but the task force was …

Alcoholic Friend Help in the News

Kildare man gets life for 'sad and outrageous death'
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McDonald, who has been diagnosed with Alcohol Dependency Syndrome and Schitzoaffective Disorder by a clinical psychiatrist and had been prescribed anti-psychotic drugs at the age of 16, had previously been in a five-year relationship with Ms … Mr …
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Generation sober: Four young women explain why they've turned their backs on …
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A few weeks ago I emailed my friends in a panic. 'Help! I'm going on a date. What do I do?' My big dilemma? How to tell him I don't drink . . . I first gave up alcohol to help me train for the Liverpool half-marathon in February 2011. Immediately I …
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HOPE Court helps people facing mental health, addiction problems
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