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NH group offers plan to reduce substance abuse
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The governor's commission on alcohol and drug abuse prevention is releasing a five-year plan to reduce substance abuse in New Hampshire.
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Alcohol advertising ban ‘not feasible’
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Head of Discovery’s Vitality Institute advocates step-by-step approach to prohibiting alcohol advertising
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Should we ban alcohol ads?
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The head of Discovery’s Vitality Institute, Dr Derek Yach, on Thursday advocated a step-by-step approach to prohibiting alcohol advertising, arguing it would be best to work with the industry to target priority areas rather than impose a wholesale ban.
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Ed Board urges university presidents to study alcohol, substance abuse on … – KTVB
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Ed Board urges university presidents to study alcohol, substance abuse on … KTVB BOISE — The State Board of Education is calling on all of Idaho's public university presidents to follow the University of Idaho's lead and form task forces to address alcohol and substance abuse among students. U of I President Duane Nellis has …

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Amarillo homeless residents receive help to beat drug and alcohol addiction – ConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVII
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Amarillo homeless residents receive help to beat drug and alcohol addiction ConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVII AMARILLO, TEXAS — Amarillo Recovery for Alcohol and Drugs is aiming to help homeless residents beat drug and alcohol addiction. "ARAD is a not-for-profit organization and our mission is to provide the equivalent of a 30-day residential treatment for … Shelter residents get help with addictionsAmarillo.com all 14 news articles »

Question by eric: A question about xanax?
Alright, so I’ve had bad night time anxiety for awhile now. I often times will stay up all night just anxious about random things. My mind will not shut off, and it makes sleeping really hard. I’ve tried various sleeping aides, but the thing is, they don’t work. No matter how sleepy something makes you, if it doesn’t shut off your mind and make you stop thinking so much you’re not gonna sleep either way. I will most likely get maybe three hours of sleep a night because of this. Often times I get so nervous thinking that I will not sleep all night. So, I went to the doctor, and he prescribed me xanax. He told me to take .5mg before I go to bed. He said that it should help me in relaxing and therefore I can sleep better at night because I will be less anxious. The thing is, I’ve read up on xanax and it says that it is very easy to get hooked to xanax, which will in turn cause withdrawal symptoms. So, I was just wondering, how long should I take xanax for before I can quit without any withdrawal effects? I was not planning on using this drug long term, but only so it can help me get better with my night time anxiety. When it makes me better I was gonna stop taking them. I have no other anxiety problems really, just night time anxiety. I wasn’t gonna abuse them, but only take .5mg a night as recommended to help me with my anxiety. Also, is this an ideal situation to take them, or would I be better off not taking them at all and trying other methods, even though everything else has failed?

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Woman Sent to Jail for Killing Kittens
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Makes you wonder how many other things that she has done when she was drinking and can't remember. The judge did stipulate that if she agrees to alcohol counseling she could be released early so this is clearly her choice and she has to want to do this.
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LI's Substance Abuse Community Braces for Sandy's Next Wave
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“Like any other crisis, if things were not good before the crisis, the crisis will make things worse,” says Jamie Bogenshutz, executive director of Massapequa-based YES Community Counseling Center and president of the Nassau Alliance of Addiction …
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Dealing with the winter blues
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Central Moscow to be alcohol-free on New Year’s Eve

Central Moscow to be alcohol-free on New Year’s Eve. Extending a ban that already has been imposed on the sale of hard liquor after 11PM, the municipal government of Moscow, Russia announced that starting at 7 PM on December 31, through 8 AM the following morning, all alcohol sales will be prohibited in the city’s downtown district. The decision is hoped to protect all citizens by preventing alcohol abuse, with an additional safety measure being imposed as any beverages in glass containers are banned from public celebration areas. A big bravo, Moscow City government, for your initiative to keep celebrations safe as residents ring in the New Year. May such noble endeavors inspire many other governments toward similar life-protecting measures, in 2012 and beyond.

 

Why Personality May Matter in Preventing Alcoholism
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2 women abused boy with drugs, alcohol, Tabasco sauce, police say – Deseret News
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2 women abused boy with drugs, alcohol, Tabasco sauce, police say Deseret News Krista Jean Miller, 33, and Robin Willette Rumsey, 38, were each arrested for investigation of numerous allegations, including intentional child abuse, four counts each of endangerment of a child, and two counts each of dealing in harmful materials to … 2 WVC women arrested on child abuse chargesFox 13 Now – Salt Lake City Utah mother accused of forcing teen to drink, do drugsSalt Lake Tribune all 4 news articles »

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Drug, Alcohol Abuse More Likely Among High School Dropouts – Health.com
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Drug, Alcohol Abuse More Likely Among High School Dropouts Health.com High school seniors who dropped out of school before graduating were more likely to drink, smoke cigarettes and use marijuana and other illegal drugs, according to a new report from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. and more »