Posts Tagged ‘substance abuse’

Abuse Warning Signs in the News

CFP Board Releases Guide for Protecting Older Americans from Financial Abuse
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Financial Self-Defense for Seniors was written by CFP Board Consumer Advocate Eleanor Blayney, CFP®. It describes 10 "Red Flags" – common situations in which older Americans are vulnerable to financial abuse – and provides warning signs of financial …
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Inhalant abuse on the rise amongst teenagers
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"I'm very involved. I know what's on their phone, I have their Facebook and Twitter accounts. I look, I know, I see. I'm involved in their social life and their social networking," Lagowski added. Warning signs of those abusing inhalants include …
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Teens Substance Abuse

Lack of knowledge among parents on illegal drugs and their effects has become a major obstacle in dealing with the issue. This article aims to help parents l…

Stages Of Alcoholism in the News

PROFILE 2013: Knowing Betty
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Olga battled personal demons with alcoholism, making the formative years difficult for Frank and his brother. Two decades after he …. Much like the early years of Betty's life, the latter stages were filled with challenges and heartbreak. Even though …
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DVD Wrapup
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No matter how well-intentioned, it's tough to love movies in which the ravages of alcoholism are put on full display early on and repeated throughout most of the next 90 minutes. After a certain point, the testimonies at AA meetings all begin to sound …
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Film screening at Jordan Hospital
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Anyone affected by someone's alcoholism or substance abuse is invited to join. Alzheimer's support. An Alzheimer's family support group for adult family members and caregivers is offered by … The Memory Care Program at Allerton House at Proprietors …
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Drugs And Alcohol Abuse Articles in the News

District court news
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Jeremy William Schaefer, 23, reckless driving on Feb. 17, 90 days in jail suspended with credit for one day, $ 500 fines and costs, six months probation, driver license suspended, attend substance abuse program, may not use or possess drugs or alcohol …
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12 Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous
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She obtained her Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and is a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor. She does individual and group therapy with a Not-for-Profit Agency where she …
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Roy Exum: Our District 4 Problem
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New Substance Abuse Prevention Campaign Focuses on Alcoholism – Sacramento Bee
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New Substance Abuse Prevention Campaign Focuses on Alcoholism Sacramento Bee To address this public health concern, Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment is joining the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence to raise awareness of alcohol-related issues during Alcohol Awareness Month in April. In an effort to … and more »

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Withdrawal Symptoms From Alcohol in the News

New Substance Abuse Prevention Campaign Focuses on Alcoholism
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Loss of Control – Unable to stop drinking once drinking has begun. Physical Dependency – Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness and anxiety after drinking stops. Tolerance – The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol to get intended …
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Delray Recovery Center Releases New Infographic on the Dangers of Heroin
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Florida's Delray Recovery Center is a treatment facility with personalized programs for drug and alcohol addiction, eating disorders and co-occurring disorders inclusive of bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety. The center is releasing a new …
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Withdrawal Symptoms

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Domestic Violence and abuse awareness

Trying to raise awareness about domestic violence and abuse. Know someone affected? Stand up. Make a difference. All pictures obtained by google. Rights rese…

 

Finding forgiveness for man who killed her daughter
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A person who can let go of anger and bitterness will have lower blood pressure, fewer symptoms of depression, a lower risk of alcohol and drug abuse and less anxiety, stress and hostility, the website said. The U.S. National Library of Medicine's …
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FAI seeks easing of alcohol rules
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All three sports bodies said a ban on alcohol sponsorship would endanger their educational projects on substance abuse. Delaney said Garda figures show that late-night Dublin leagues run by soccer clubs and attended by huge numbers coincided with a …
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