Posts Tagged ‘substance abuse’

Alcoholism And Treatment in the News

How Patients and Doctors Talk About Painkiller Risks
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“Although it is well established that opioid treatment for chronic pain poses numerous uncertainties, little has been reported in previous studies about how patients and their physicians actually discuss these uncertainties in clinic appointments …
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Substance abuse treatment before, after liver transplantation has lower …
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New research reports that liver transplant recipients who receive substance abuse treatment before and after transplantation have much lower alcohol relapse rates than those untreated or only treated prior to transplantation. A second study determines …
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That hole in my life called the migraine
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… 36 million Americans suffer from migraines; 27 million are women. By some accounts, it gets short shrift when it comes to research funding: This year's National Institutes of Health budget includes $ 458 million for alcoholism research, and $ 230 …
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Alcohol Abuse Pics in the News

Growing up poor, stressed impacts brain function as adult
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Amygdala and prefrontal cortex dysfunction has been associated with mood disorders including depression, anxiety, impulsive aggression and substance abuse, according to the authors. Phan said it is well known that the negative effects of poverty can …
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What's happening around Reedsburg
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Prior to the community presentation, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Reedsburg Area High School Commons, 1100 S. Albert Ave., Reedsburg, there will be an opportunity for the public to come in and learn about the various forms of substance abuse – alcohol …
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Together we can make Scotland better.
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The SNP has welcomed news that the Irish Government is pressing ahead with a range of measures to tackle the abuse of alcohol – including a minimum price for alcohol.
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Los Angeles Treatment Center Opens Its Doors, Giving People Seeking Relief from Addiction Help and Hope
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Los Angeles substance abuse treatment center offers programs to stop drug and alcohol dependency in its tracks. Call (855) 912-7867 for an appointment at DrugsDetox.org. (PRWeb October 23, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/los-angeles-drug-abuse/treatment-heroin-opiates/prweb11239015.htm
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Alcohol Depression Symptoms in the News

Two-day forum will urge action to bolster mental health support
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Nearly 20 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, according to a 2008 Rand Corp. study, and 280,000 have traumatic brain injury, a condition often accompanied by mental health conditions …
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Local facilities ease breast cancer battle
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“Physicians not only focus on disease recurrence, but also issues that can affect survivorship such as anxiety, depression, long-term side effects of therapy, education and health maintenance for prevention of other diseases and social outlets for …
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What it's like to live with mommy's depression
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Help Alcoholism in the News

Targeting cannabis reward-effect could help treat addiction
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… effects of cannabis could help some to overcome their addiction. If promise becomes a reality after clinical trials, it could join medications that are used in the treatment of other substance use disorders, such as alcoholism and heroin addiction …
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Boston mayoral candidates John Connolly and Martin Walsh clash over …
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Walsh talks about his past struggles with alcoholism and cancer on the campaign trail. Walsh condemned the advertising, which was not … Connolly said he personally worked with small businesses to “help them try to create jobs.” His legal partners, he …
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Rochester author gives voice to substance abusers
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Grants To Reduce Alcohol Abuse in the News

Hometown: Bacon Street Receives Bruton Parish Outreach Grant
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Bacon Street, which has served the area for more than 40 years, takes a family-focused approach to assisting young people affected by substance abuse and/or mental illness. This grant will help Bacon Street provide treatment services for low-income …
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BRPD gets state grant for highway safety efforts
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The program aims to reduce alcohol-related fatalities and underage drinking while increasing seat belt usage among drivers and passengers, according to Cpl. L'Jean McKneely, a Baton Rouge police spokesman. Police began Thursday night increasing the …
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Court outcomes website to launch
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