Posts Tagged ‘substance abuse’

WSU task force working on reducing student alcohol abuse
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A task force formed by Washington State University President Elson S. Floyd is close to developing a plan to reduce alcohol abuse among students.
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Across nation, substance abuse shows no signs of slowing down
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Despite decades of high-profile and expensive law enforcement and education initiatives, drug and alcohol abuse remains epidemic in the United States. In 2010, drug overdoses claimed more than 38,000 lives, while alcohol abuse was blamed for more than 85,000 premature deaths.
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WSU panel working to reduce alcohol abuse among students
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A task force formed by Washington State University President Elson S. Floyd is close to developing a plan to reduce alcohol abuse among students.
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Drugs & Alcohol Abuse in the News

Drugs and alcohol abuse led to man's death
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Drugs and alcohol abuse led to man's death. Published on Friday 8 March 2013 07:00. A 36-year-old roofer from Newmarket died from complications following pneumonia after a history of “chronic” drug and alcohol abuse. Glynn Edwards, of George Lambton …
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Steppin' It Up Coalition National Substance Abuse Prevention Conference
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“We were so excited to be able to spend several days with other similar organizations from across the country, learning and honing our prevention skills so our community can be a better place, one that doesn't suffer from the harms of drug and alcohol …
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Freedom Drug Rehab Offers New Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Treatment for …
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Rez alcohol abuse bill advances
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Allen said a part of the solution should be creating public alcohol and drug treatment centers in communities bordering the Navajo Nation where public intoxication is a concern. She said overly intoxicated people can unintentionally commit crimes …
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Health Check: Substance abuse recovery center collaborates with Y
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… home of Rhode Island's second Anchor Recovery Community Center, where those in recovery from substance abuse meet. The center hosts support groups, offers education and job training, and provides a positive environment free from drugs and alcohol.
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Alcohol Abuse Nhs in the News

Fighting crime – fighting 'very bad practice'
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The task is made harder by the flux in the public sector, as reform of the NHS takes effect, and local authorities assume responsibility for health and wellbeing boards and also cope with changes to the welfare system, she says. "There is such a state …
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Safety of brain implant for severe anorexia tested
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The researchers ruled out any women with evidence of psychosis, neurological disorders such as epilepsy, or alcohol or substance abuse in the previous six months. Those with a BMI of less than 13 were ruled out, as were any who had conditions that made …
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Alcohol a growing problem among the elderly – YLE News
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Alcohol a growing problem among the elderly YLE News "There is now a retired drinking generation that is accustomed to using alcohol. Life changes associated with aging, such as retirement or widowhood can leave a void which is filled by alcohol," explains Mari Sipola, the director of substance abuse …

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Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism in the News

American University researcher awarded .4 million NIH grant
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Jonathan Tubman, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Research and a developmental psychologist, was recently awarded a $ 2.4 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, (NIAAA) part of the National Institutes of Health, …
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Addiction recovery participants 'on the right track'
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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 38 percent of homeless people reported alcohol dependency, more than a quarter reported drug dependency and 39 percent reported mental health problems. “It's a chicken-and-egg …
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Drunk PU girl creates scene, varsity mulls strict action
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