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Alcohol Abuse Disorder in the News

Kathleen Vinehout: Let's work together to end addiction
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Relapse is part of recovery making it difficult to determine success. Mental illness often contributes to addiction. Sheff writes at least a third of those with a psychiatric disorder abuse drugs or alcohol. Diagnosis involves accurately assessing …
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Teen drinking falls but concern over risk takers
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''The impacts of alcohol on young people, particularly on their developing brain and their future development of alcohol-use disorder, are significant,'' he said. ''We know that young people who do consume alcohol are more likely to consume alcohol at …
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Experts say more focus needed on adult ADHD
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Alcohol Treatment Galveston Updates Treatment Methods to Better Prevent Relapse
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The innovative new substance abuse treatment methods at Alcohol Treatment Galveston are helping more and more people get sober once and for all. (PRWeb August 31, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11079044.htm
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Movies Alcohol Abuse in the News

Lindsay Lohan 'focusing on health'
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Lohan, 27, has been plagued by legal and substance abuse problems in recent years. She completed her latest … performance in The Butler. US President Barack Obama has praised Oprah Winfrey's latest movie performance, saying "his girl" can act.
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Alcohol Treatment Toms River Restructures Plans to Help More Recovering …
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The hesitancy to go to a rehabilitation center inspired Alcohol Treatment Toms River to restructure their existing programs to appeal to anyone and everyone seeking help for substance abuse. With multiple options available and varying in length of stay …
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Alcohol Abuse Depression in the News

Paternal influence crucial to the success of children: report
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Children with distant, unsupportive and cold fathers were at greater risk of developing a mental illness like depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder as an adult. They were twice as likely to have a substance abuse problem and 10 times as likely to be …
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How Do Celebrities Deal with Bipolar Disorder? [Video]
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Studies have also proven that childhood distress, where a child could have experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse, has been known to bring on a development of the condition. Bipolar disorder can also be attributed to other … Amy Winehouse …
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Hudson Summer Fest to showcase positives of being drug free
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With the goal of showcasing the positives of being drug and alcohol free through music, poems and skits, the Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will hold its first Substance Free Summer Fest Friday.  
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Alcohol Abuse Testing in the News

Random alcohol, drug tests a big issue
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In the Irving decision, the courts noted "reasonable cause testing" was justified, meaning when there are grounds to suspect an employee is drunk or impaired. It also commented that random testing is justified when a "general problem of substance abuse …
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Bill to allow abortion by non-physicians goes to Jerry Brown
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The Internet privacy bill would prohibit websites directed at children from marketing certain products, including guns, bullets, dietary supplements and alcohol, to minors. It also would bar the compiling of personal information provided by underage …
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