Posts Tagged ‘substance abuse’

Amy Winehouse – Rehab

Amy Winehouse – Rehab.

 

Opinion: Ford's antics symptoms of disease
Filed under: symptoms for alcoholism

I try to explain that alcoholics and addicts often hold down full-time jobs and seem pretty high functioning, as well as Ford seems to be. But notice how the whole situation is beginning to collapse in on itself. Things are becoming more unmanageable …
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If You're a Mouse, Drinking While Pregnant Alters Gene Expression
Filed under: symptoms for alcoholism

In other words, prenatal exposure to alcohol causes the wrong areas of the brain to be connected to each other. These results contradict the currently popular notion that drinking some alcohol during pregnancy is harmless. “If you consume alcohol when …
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El Paso Treatment Center Announces Adult, Adolescent Programs to Tackle …
Filed under: symptoms for alcoholism

Doctor Sleep
Filed under: Alcoholism

I didn’t really look at this cover art until I finished the book but it is super creepy when you take a second to look at it. Title: Doctor Sleep Author: Stephen King Read: December 1, 2013 Series: The Shining #2 (technically) Summary: Stephen King returns to the characters and territory of one of h …
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Multivitamins – A Ticket to Daily Health or Health Prevention Scam?
Filed under: Alcoholism

You can see them almost everywhere, at you local pharmacy, favorite grocery story, online stores, health food stores, and from your direct seller friend. An increasingly number of the world’s population is now eager and interested in looking after their health and in keeping tune with their well-bei …
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August: Osage County
Filed under: Alcoholism

Alcohol Awareness Campaign 2012

Alcohol Awareness Campaign 2012 – created at http://animoto.com.

 

Curb government's substance–abuse issues
Filed under: alcohol abuse awareness

Recently, I read Florida GOP Rep. Trey Randel was busted for cocaine possession one month after voting to drug-test food stamp recipients. Also, during the recent government shutdown, there were numerous reports of Congressmen reeking of alcohol while …
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MAINE COMPASS: Social stigma of drug addiction creates roadblocks to recovery
Filed under: alcohol abuse awareness

One child born addicted to substances or alcohol is one too many. For me and the other professionals who see these moms every day, early treatment and prevention coupled with healthy social supports is our best chance to break the chains of addiction.
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Substance Abuse Prevention Poster Contest entries sought
Filed under: alcohol abuse awareness

Aware Awake Alive — Carson’s Story abbreviated

Aware Awake Alive Originally published on January 31, 2013 Every 44 hours a college student ages 18-24 will die of alcohol poisoning in the U.S. Aware Awake …

 

The Holiday Blues: Cope and Prevent
Filed under: signs of alcohol

"One big sign that your mood is being affected is trouble with sleeping," said Gulyn. "Senses of hopelessness, guilt, regret or other kinds of negative feelings are signs, as well as overeating and alcohol or substance abuse. You're also more likely to …
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A Los Angeles Primer: Grand Central Market
Filed under: signs of alcohol

China Cafe, the most prominent representative of this era, appears right up front, its neon signs advertising "CHOP SUEY" and "CHOW MEIN" visible as soon as you enter from Hill. Come at the right time, well before the families and tourists turn up, and …
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Alcohol, Drugs and Development – Youth Programmes

A brief look at the programmes conducted by FISD among youth groups towards the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.

 

MATFORCE Earns Top National Honor 'Coalition of the Year'
Filed under: youth and alcohol abuse

The award gives national recognition to community coalitions that successfully reduce substance abuse. MATFORCE was selected for their successes in the areas of youth prescription drug abuse and underage drinking for the Coalition of the Year Award.
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UQ addiction and substance misuse researcher recognised
Filed under: youth and alcohol abuse

Dr Matthew Gullo, from The University of Queensland's Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research, was presented the award at the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs (APSAD) conference in Brisbane on Tuesday night.
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Alcohol Abuse Article in the News

1 in 6 unemployed Americans abuses drugs or alcohol
Filed under: alcohol abuse article

About 1 in 6 unemployed Americans suffers from drug or alcohol addiction — nearly twice the rate of substance abuse found in working Americans — according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, released Tuesday. The latest edition of the …
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers' 'Dracula' salary withheld over substance abuse …
Filed under: alcohol abuse article

Did NBC have to rein in "Dracula" star Jonathan Rhys Meyer? The Irish actor, who has long struggled with substance abuse issues, reportedly didn't get paid the majority of his salary for the vampire drama until filming had completed. RELATED: JONATHAN …
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Breaking the Silence event targets substance abuse, addiction issues
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