Posts Tagged ‘mental health’

Florida Drug Rehab Launches New Substance Abuse Education Resource
Filed under: Alcoholism

DrugandAlcoholAbuse.com Offers Information on Drug Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention and TreatmentFort Lauderdale, Florida (PRWEB) September 26, 2012 Destination Hope, a nationally recognized substance abuse and mental health treatment facility, is proud to announce a new online educational resource, DrugandAlcoholAbuse.com. Designed to educate and inform families, educators, and healthcare …
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Cleansing Rain Trailer

This film, which features the music of Alanna Story and Addison Road, tells the story of Joel as he works through life’s struggles. He comes to grips with his alcoholism and discovers his faith along the way. It’s a great tool for small groups and recovery ministries. Visit our website for more information: www.cleansingrainthefilm.com or email us at [email protected].

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Many people believe that the teenage parenting is most challenging due to various teenager problems faced during this crucial period of your teenager’s life. It is the time in your child’s life when they are trying to forge their own identity, yet they still depend on you for some of the basic aspects of life. The teenage years are a period of confusion, of trust broken and repaired, of fluid relationships, and of low self awareness. Parents need special skills during these years to deal with the teenager problems. Below is a brief look at the possible teenager problems that you as parent can face:

We all know the basics of how to keep a relationship going, as it is mainly just plain common sense, but when you add alcohol into the equation then it’s not so straight forward. Alcohol is an illness that spreads throughout the family even though some members might not even touch the stuff. A recent poll carried out did in fact suggest that family relationships along with the presence of alcohol in the family home caused family rifting in 95% of cases. Do you happen to be one of those cases?

The key to stopping alcohol ruining your family relationship is to spot the problem straight away. If somebody is dependent on alcohol it doesn’t just happen over night, as it is a gradual process and people slowly become alcohol dependent. The problem arises when the problem is spotted as a problem, as then it is probably too late for them to take the problem seriously and just opens the door to another alcoholic dysfunctional family.

ALCOHOLISM/ADDICTION: Vijay Simha’s Tip A Minute # 5 – Gratitude

Vijay Simha is a sobriety campaigner and veteran Indian journalist who has been sober since 2002. He was recently featured on the popular show Satyamev Jayate on Star Plus hosted by Bollywood star Aamir Khan. Here, Vijay offers smart and easy-to-understand tips on recovery from alcoholism and addiction.

TCCADA celebrates National Recovery Month, touts benefits of prevention …
Filed under: recovery from alcoholism

The Tri-County Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse's goal is even more imperative during September, National Recovery Month, a national observance sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance …
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Mouse Study Finds Heavy Alcohol Use Slows Trauma Recovery
Filed under: recovery from alcoholism

Depression Alcohol Abuse in the News

Study unveils 'hidden' alcohol abuse among older people
Filed under: depression alcohol abuse

… Age UK and South of Tyne and Wear PCT, have been assessing the extent of alcohol abuse among the older generation in the region which often results from big changes such as retirement, bereavement, feelings of boredom, loneliness and depression.
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Europe Facing Mental Health "Catastrophe" as Crisis Worsens
Filed under: depression alcohol abuse

The doctors surveyed relayed an increase in the incidence of alcohol abuse, anxiety, depression and requests for abortions due to economic reasons, anecdotal evidence borne out by statistics for anti-depressant requests in the U.K., which have risen 28 …
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Trescothick hails depression initiative
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Signs And Symptoms Of An Alcoholic in the News

Attacking Symptoms
Filed under: signs and symptoms of an alcoholic

Veterans with PTSD or depression experience more serious legal problems, a higher lifetime use of alcohol and other substances, and worse general health. A 2007 Department of Defense report noted that military service can result in "hidden wounds" such …
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Suicide's warning signs often go unrecognized
Filed under: signs and symptoms of an alcoholic

“Even one (suicide) is too many,” said David Schaffer, executive director for ADAMHS Board (Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services) and treasurer for the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties. His sentiment is …
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Doc Talk: Recognize the warning signs of a stroke
Filed under: signs and symptoms of an alcoholic