Posts Tagged ‘substance abuse’

Alcoholism Rehabilitation in the News

For popular rapper, an unusual calling card: sobriety
Filed under: alcoholism rehabilitation

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 23 million Americans, or 8.9 percent, needed treatment for a drug- or alcohol-related problem in 2012. In particular, alcoholism, which Macklemore addresses in his music, is involved in 2.5 …
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Cazenovia Recovery sets up in Canandaigua
Filed under: alcoholism rehabilitation

… for veterans in need,” said Suzanne Bissonette, executive director at Cazenovia Recovery. Founded in 1982, Cazenovia Recovery provides rehabilitation services and housing to individuals facing alcoholism, substance abuse, homelessness and poverty.
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Let's start from school and home
Filed under: alcoholism rehabilitation

In addition, drug abuse problems among youths are also linked to alcoholism and sex obsession. It has complicated the problem, bringing new challenges to the process of treatment and rehabilitation. The personnel are required to further improve their …
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Binge drinking vs. critical thinking
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

Penn State's method of paying local bars to close is not a panacea for alcohol abuse by students. But it shows how schools are trying new ways to end binge drinking. They must renew their focus on clear, critical thinking.
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Destination Hope Announces Two Online Interactive Tools that Showcase the Effects of Substance Abuse on the Body
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

Many addicts are unaware of the impact drugs and alcohol have on the human body. These interactive tools allow people to learn about the effects by organs and systems. (PRWeb February 27, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/02/prweb11617247.htm
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28 February 2014
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

Tyrone minor manager Mickey Donnelly says the GAA must do more to highlight the blight of alcohol abuse.
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Alcohol Abuse Intervention in the News

Many resources for children, families
Filed under: alcohol abuse intervention

We know that exposure to ongoing "toxic" stress, such as from child abuse, neglect, maternal depression, substance abuse or family violence, can damage developing brain structures. … Guam Early Intervention System has made them accessible online.
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Hanover Township Mental Health Board awards FY15 grants
Filed under: alcohol abuse intervention

The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $ 760,000 in FY15 funding at their January board meeting to agencies serving Hanover Township residents in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse intervention and …
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Carson Valley Children's Aid appoints new CEO
Filed under: alcohol abuse intervention

CVCA, located at 1419 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, provides services such as positive youth development; substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment; and behavorial health services, according to its website. The CVCA Board was tasked with …
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Bergson speaks about anxiety, alcoholism and local politics – Budgeteer
Filed under: Alcoholism

Duluth News Tribune

Bergson speaks about anxiety, alcoholism and local politics Budgeteer Former Superior and Duluth Mayor Herb Bergson says he began having anxiety attacks while mayor of Duluth 10 years ago, and it began a road that led to his alcoholism and three DUI's. By: Mike Simonson , Wisconsin Public Radio. Herb Bergson. image. Bergson Says He Suffered Anxiety Attacks While MayorWDIO-TV Herb BergsonDuluth News Tribune all 4 news articles »

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SerenityNow Announces Publication of a Comprehensive Guide to Teenage … – PR Leap (press release)
Filed under: Alcoholism

PR Leap (press release)

SerenityNow Announces Publication of a Comprehensive Guide to Teenage … PR Leap (press release) (PRLEAP.COM) As one of the nation's major substance abuse epidemics currently impacting the lives of millions of adolescents and their parents, alcoholism not only causes liver and kidney damage but gradually destroys areas of the brain responsible for …

Alcohol abuse campaigner caught twice over limit – Scotsman
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

Scotsman

Alcohol abuse campaigner caught twice over limit Scotsman A FORMER alcohol misuse campaigner who was found drunk behind the wheel of her car twice in the space of three weeks was spared a jail term yesterday. Eileen McArthur, a former senior planning officer for Focus on Alcohol Angus, was caught driving … and more »

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Drug and alcohol abuse survivors relate their struggle at Ogden’s District Court – Standard-Examiner
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

Drug and alcohol abuse survivors relate their struggle at Ogden's District Court Standard-Examiner Most participants in Weber Human Services' substance abuse treatment were at Ogden's District Court to report their efforts to stay clear of drugs and alcohol and discuss what was ahead in their rehabilitation. For five men, Wednesday was graduation …

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Bipolar And Alcohol Abuse in the News

Study Links Older Dads to Kids' Psychiatric Problems
Filed under: bipolar and alcohol abuse

Children fathered by men at age 45 and older faced risks for bipolar disorder almost 25 times greater than children whose dads were ages 20-24 at the time of their birth. The risk was 13 times greater for ADHD and more than three times greater for autism.
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Children born to older fathers at higher risk of psychiatric, academic …
Filed under: bipolar and alcohol abuse

In their study, the researchers estimated the risk of psychiatric problems including autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), psychosis, bipolar disorder, suicide attempt and substance abuse, as well as low educational attainment and …
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Treat substance abuse and bipolar- program for Baltimore

Do you suffer from a mental disorder such as depression and drug or addiction? Our bipolar program, Baltimore, specializes in dual diagnosis, and the treatme…