Posts Tagged ‘substance abuse’

Alcohol Abuse In Families in the News

Families fight Tenn. child agency for information
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"What you would expect from DCS is a little more expertise and knowledge about what to anticipate in terms of levels of abuse or drug or alcohol abuse in utero," she said. "They should have the resources to know that a child who looks really cute at …
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Rodriguez holding roundtable on substance abuse treatment
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Non-governmental organizations contracted to manage local recovery programs, private practice treatment providers along with individuals and families that have experienced drug and alcohol dependence and treatment programs are invited to attend as well …
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How To Treat Alcoholism in the News

TO YOUR HEALTH: Oct. 16
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MAKOplasty is an innovative partial knee resurfacing treatment option for patients who suffer from knee pain due to early to mid-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. MAKOplasty removes only the …. Alcoholism is truly a family disease. No matter what …
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Substance Abuse and Bipolar Disorder: A Lethal Mix
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Treat the addiction. Studies show substance abuse, including alcoholism, may make Bipolar worse. Other studies have found substance–abusing bipolars develop the disorder earlier in life than patients who do not abuse substances, they suffer more severe …
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Oyster season returns Tuesday
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… cirrhosis, alcoholism, or cancer; diabetes, iron overload disease called hemochromatosis; cancer, including lymphoma, leukemia, and Hodgkin's disease; stomach disorders; or any illness or medical treatment that weakens the body's immune system.
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Military Alcohol Abuse in the News

PARENTS AND KIDS: Oct. 16
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High school students interested in public speaking and educating young children on a number of positive lifestyle topics ranging from bullying to drugs/alcohol are encouraged to participate in the Moose Youth Awareness program, sponsored by the more …
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Calendar for Tuesday
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Brazos Valley Chapter of Military Officers Association of America Dinner Meeting, 6 p.m. Briarcrest Country Club. 822-2992. Bryan Noon Lions Club, … Open to any person experiencing a mental health or substance abuse disorder. 777-9455. TOPS (Take Off …
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Martin County Community Calendar, updated Oct. 15
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League of Women Voters luncheon: Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers columnist Eve Samples on Indian River Lagoon problems. 11:30 a.m. Oct. 21. Manero's Restaurant, 2851 S.W. High ….. Applications: Road to Victory Military Museum, 319 Stypman, Stuart …
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Alcohol Abuse Powerpoint in the News

CHART Group Hosts Program Here On Substance Abuse
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Douglas County Community Health Assistance Resources Team (C.H.A.R.T.) and InterAgency Council hosted an informative program in Ava last Friday morning on substance abuse. About 50 people, including school administrators and county officials, but …
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Former Montana Water Court judge: Compact litigation benefits few
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… against group opposed to Flathead water compact. ST. IGNATIUS – The Western Montana Water Users Association, which opposes a proposed water rights compact for the Flathead Indian Reservation,… … But he did make a PowerPoint presentation to more …
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STOP campaign for school safety wages war on bullying in school, online with …
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Alcohol Abuse Youth in the News

Dotter: Stopping young people from sliding into addiction (column)
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Another contributor to youth substance abuse is the impact of pop culture and social media. Seeing things glamourized on TV or the Wb can reinforce the that familiar sense that “everyone is doing it,” thereby normalizing the behavior. Pressure to fit …
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Campbell Co. seeks alternative to locking up juveniles
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… would not be considered criminals. Their offenses are usually behavioral or mental health issues, or acts like truancy and substance abuse. Ohio has similar programs in Cuyahoga, Franklin, Lucas, Montgomery and Summit counties, according to the …
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Police to crackdown on underage drinking in Cleveland County
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Prescription drug abuse is on the rise in Oklahoma
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Alcohol abuse is the biggest substance abuse problem in Oklahoma, but prescription drug abuse is becoming a quickly growing trend, said Terry White, commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services….
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