Posts Tagged ‘substance abuse’

Depression Alcohol Abuse in the News

Opponent of immigration reform insists rule of law must be restored before …
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The most vocal opponent of comprehensive immigration reform in the House of Representatives says that he would “likely” support at least a limited “amnesty” — but only once the southern border is truly secure. “I am opposed to the legalization of …
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Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them. The following … This year depression has taken over my life. I started …
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Kennedy stands against medical marijuana accessibility
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Prevent Alcohol Abuse in the News

Scourge of under-age drinking results from poor role modeling, Carroll experts say
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Christy Jenkins, director of substance-abuse prevention for New Opportunities in Carroll, said she's concerned with the negative effects alcohol use can have on the developing teen brain, the prefrontal cortex specifically. That section of the brain is …
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Coalition to prevent underage drinking starts meeting this week in Monroe …
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“Our goal in redesigning and targeting our state prevention services is to leverage enough resources in high-need communities to achieve greater reductions in substance abuse and the harm it causes,” said Chris Imhoff, DBHR's director. “Community …
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Evidence of Heroin Addiction on the Rise
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Teenage Alcoholism in the News

Former 'Teen Mom' star Farrah Abraham enters rehab for alcohol abuse
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UPI News Service, 07/01/2013. Former "Teen Mom" star Farrah Abraham told RadarOnline.com she is undergoing outpatient treatment for alcoholism at a Florida rehab. ADVERTISEMENT. Abraham told the celebrity news website she plans to start 10 days of …
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Boozing culture under fire
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This week a national forum on teenage binge drinking joined a growing call for the drinking age to be lifted across Australia from 18 to 21 as evidence increases of the immediate cost of teenage drinking and the long-term health and social dangers that …
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TEEN DRUG AWARENESS PT 3: DENIAL

Denial is an inherent part of dealing with teen substance abuse. How to help the teenage client who does not want help.

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Help raise awareness of alcohol abuse
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THE perils of alcohol abuse will be the focus of a new project run by a nationally recognised theatre company. 'Other Ways of Being' by the Geese Theatre Company aims to help people's perceptions on improving their health and well being. It will take …
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Pupils do their bit to help Foodbank help others
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Gade Schools Family Support provides families in their partnership of schools with support on many different issues from bullying to bereavement and internet safety to substance abuse. Manager Rhona … visit www.DENS.org.uk or call 01442 250969.
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Productivity and alcohol abuse by youths – Zambia Daily Mail
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Productivity and alcohol abuse by youths Zambia Daily Mail Zambia has been ranked very low in terms of productivity index regionally, and most of this low productivity has been strongly linked to alcohol abuse. The government is aware of this challenge as evidenced from the steps taken in the recent past such …

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Study reveals how smoking increases vulnerability to alcohol abuse – Science Codex
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Study reveals how smoking increases vulnerability to alcohol abuse Science Codex Smoking is a well-known risk factor for subsequent alcohol abuse, but the mechanisms underlying this link are unknown. Now researchers reporting in the Cell Press journal Neuron on July 18 show in a study conducted in rats that even a single exposure …

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Alcohol Abuse Youth in the News

Addicted youth need more help, sooner
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The 25-year-old Thunder Bay resident started sniffing gas and drinking whiskey when he was 14, to dull the memory of finding the body of a murdered woman. Ten years later, he said he's still trying to stop. Listen: Craig Owen's story. “I've been …
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Teen shooter who killed woman sitting in Regina backyard gets break on sentence
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She noted the youth – who grew up with poverty, dysfunction and substance abuse – has applied himself to his education, and become an equally enthusiastic participant in gym, cultural and treatment programs. "I am satisfied his purpose is sincere …
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