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Everyday Living Alcohol and Chemical Abuse Project

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Extension to offer mental health training
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The eight-hour class will teach participants how to provide first aid to individuals going through mental health crises or showing signs they are in the early stages of a mental health disorder. The training will include signs … The class will …
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Grandma With Attitude: Look out for elder abuse
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Some of the common risk factors include dementia, mental health or substance abuse issues (victim, perpetrator, or both), social isolation and poor physical health.” Common warning signs are: inadequately explained fractures, bruises, welts, cuts …
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UPDATE: One Nation partners urge an alcohol-free 69th Liberation Day Parade celebration
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Families and community groups planning to attend the 69th Guam Liberation Day Parade are invited to sign the One Nation Alcohol-Free pledge as part of a social marketing campaign led by the Prevention and Training branch of the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, formerly Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse and other partners, will be at the Paseo Stadium from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m …
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Alcohol Abuse Among Teenagers in the News

Macomb gets first female youth home director
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The JJC houses teens who have issues ranging from chronic school absenteeism to substance abuse to criminal charges for violent crimes. Seidelman, who has suffered several physical ailments in recent years, said he believes he accomplished his mission …
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'Do you know who my dad is? He's rich' Teen who smashed BMW into three …
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The court heard she was drinking champagne at home with two friends on October 13 last year when she decided to make the one-mile trip to a pub owned by father. David Outterside, prosecuting, said she downed more champagne at the bar and became …
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Drug abuse in Talbot County focus of July 17 meeting
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Psychemedics Corporation Launches New Hair Alcohol Test
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ACTON, Mass., July 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Psychemedics Corporation (NASDAQ:PMD), hair testing pioneer and global leader for over twenty-five years, announced the launch of its hair alcohol test – a test …
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Tampa Bay Initiative: Tackle Teen Substance Abuse with “Truth About Drugs” Campaign
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CLEARWATER, Fla., July 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — The dangers of teen drug abuse have been largely elevated by the fact that illegal substances are often readily accessible in schools today.  More …
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In twist, prosecutors seek mercy for condemned man
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Both prosecutors and defense attorneys asked the Ohio Parole Board on Monday to spare a condemned killer who stabbed a neighbor 17 times, making a rare joint appeal for mercy based on the inmate’s youth at the time of his killing and his history of drug and alcohol abuse.
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College Students Alcohol Abuse in the News

Health Calendar
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Alateen Support Group, for teens who have been affected by someone else's drinking, meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at St. Matthias Church, 111 E. Main St., Waukesha. Go to alanon-wi.org. Alzheimer's Disease Support Groups: More than 60 groups for …
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Sequester furloughs set to begin this week at Tacoma's military base
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It shows furloughs cutting access to everything from firing ranges to substance-abuse counseling. “The furlough reduces our ability to … Furloughs do not impact courses led by outside organizations, such as Pierce College. • Housing services for …
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THE DISPATCH STAFF
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… Community Operations Center's Consumer and Family Advisory Committee meets monthly to assist in developing and revising the mental health plan that drives mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services for the five county area …
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Photos Of Alcohol Abuse in the News

Crime prevention seminars to have proactive approach
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“In this workshop, we're going to talk about how to make a better image within ourselves.” He decided to call the program “Living … Topics will include single parenting, domestic violence and substance abuse in the home. The first week's class …
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Alcohol-fuelled yobos ruining sport
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Openly abusing fellow fans, calling officials, opposition players and even members of the home side horrendous names including using the C-word at the top of his lungs and drinking so much he missed a quarter of the game to pop out for the same amount …
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Drinking Mirror App Shows Us What Alcohol Does To Our Skin (PHOTOS)
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