Posts Tagged ‘mental health’

Diabetes And Alcohol Abuse in the News

Eastern Iowans make their own success stories
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And after losing his father to a massive heart attack in 1980 and his mother to diabetes in 1994, Shaffer said the death of his brother motivated him to quit drinking and start looking into ways to drop weight. “I was working in the cardiac unit, and …
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All-day better sleep diet
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Poor sleep has been linked to a host of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, high-blood pressure, depression, and more. A 2012 … Take time to learn your GI triggers, such as spicy food or alcohol, and avoid them, so you can drift off …
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Getting control of substance abuse
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Alcohol Abuse Youth in the News

Campaign targets drunken, drugged driving
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The SYV Youth Coalition is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing and reducing substance abuse among youth in the Valley. The coalition is sponsored by Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People who provides staffing and administrative …
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Three of four defendants charged in Lewiston fires still facing trial
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A prosecutor had filed a motion to amend the court's order for a diagnostic evaluation of Ibrahim to include his “emotional attitude and pattern of living” in addition to mental health issues, substance abuse and immaturity. Ibrahim's attorney, Jeffrey …
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David Bisard trial is top news story of 2013
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Statistics About Alcohol Abuse in the News

Courts for mentally ill gain steam in Michigan
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“There are good statistics that show that (a mental health court) works.” A 2012 report prepared for the Michigan Department of Community Health found nationally … In addition to mental illness, Wayne's program also addresses substance abuse and …
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Richland company offers drug test kits to parents
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Changes in law add to problem. Substance abuse violations, particularly when it comes to alcohol-related offenses, are trending downward in the Mid-Columbia, according to arrest statistics from the Benton-Franklin Juvenile Justice Center. The majority …
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Holder and Hate Crimes
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Valley Voice: Taking action against alcohol addiction – The Desert Sun
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Valley Voice: Taking action against alcohol addiction The Desert Sun Seek help yourself if alcohol or drug use is interfering with your relationships, work, emotional well-being or health. The stigma associated with having a drinking problem is far from gone in our society, but mental health and substance abuse parity …

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NYC First Daughter Talks Drug, Alcohol Abuse – Jakarta Globe
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NYC First Daughter Talks Drug, Alcohol Abuse Jakarta Globe Democratic mayor-elect of New York, Bill de Blasio, hugs his daughter Chiara and son Dante during his election victory party at the Park Slope Armory in New York on November 5, 2013. Chiara De Blasio released a video December 24, 2013 in which she …

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Effects Alcohol Abuse in the News

NY mayor-elect's daughter tells of substance abuse
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NEW YORK — The 19-year-old daughter of New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio has opened up about her personal struggles, saying she spent years battling substance abuse and depression. Chiara de Blasio, a college sophomore who had a central role …
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Chesapeake mental health agency changes name
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The agencies provide mental health, substance abuse and other behavioral care to residents who cannot afford it. ___. Information from: The Virginian-Pilot, http://pilotonline.com. Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material …
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Physical Signs Of Alcoholism in the News

AHA warns: Don't drink and shovel snow
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Although shoveling snow may not lead to health problems for most people, the combination of colder temperatures and physical exertion increases the workload on the heart. The risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling may increase for some. That's …
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Bally Sloane: Mental health
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Mental health conditions are judged not to be due to a physical disorder and are diagnosed and treated based on signs and symptoms, as well as on how much the condition affects your daily life. Signs and symptoms can affect your: · Behavior. Obsessive …
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'Boilermaker' no-no for health
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