Why Are More Women Arrested for Drunk Driving? Number Increases Nearly 20

Why are more women arrested for drunk driving? Number increases nearly 20
According to FBI statistics, between 2003 and 2012, the latest statistics available, annual DUI arrests among women increased from 174,000 to 211,000 – a 21 percent increase nationwide. Conversely, DUI arrests among men dropped by nearly 17 percent …
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1 in 3 Canadians suffered some form of child abuse; linked to mental disorders
She and her co-authors analyzed information collected from more than 23,000 adults 18 and older who took part in Statistics Canada's 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey. Respondents were asked questions about whether they were hit or … They were …
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Mental health takes centre stage at Vic High
Mental health takes centre stage at Vic High. Statistics Canada numbers show youth aged 15 to 24 are more likely to suffer from depression, mood disorders, anxiety, panic disorders, mania, agoraphobia and substance abuse than the general population.
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Flint MI Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Christian Drug Detoxification Treatment Program

Flint MI Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Christian Drug Detoxification Treatment Program
Causes and conditions within the life of a Christian can push him or her toward developing deep dependencies around drugs. Call 810-250-7838 for a no-cost consultation. (PRWeb April 27, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Flint-MI-drug-rehab/Christian-drug-treatment/prweb11798866.htm Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

My Turn: Prevent Smoking, Prevent Drug Abuse – BurlingtonFreePress.com

My Turn: Prevent smoking, prevent drug abuse – BurlingtonFreePress.com

My Turn: Prevent smoking, prevent drug abuse
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The governor now proposes to increase funding to address the drug abuse problem in Vermont. I congratulate the governor on efforts to address this problem, but I respectfully disagree with the governor's proposal to wipe out the tobacco trust fund, use

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‘Take Back Day’ to crack down on prescription drug abuse – WTHI


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'Take Back Day' to crack down on prescription drug abuse
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“Parents have to stay up on what their teens are doing whether it is through social media, or whether it be the substance of choice that kids are trying to abuse. We've seen it run through the bath salts. We've seen all kinds of products being abused
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Bernards Township to Host Dialogue Nights About Substance Abuse

Bernards Township to host dialogue nights about substance abuse
The Bernards Township Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse is launching three dialogue nights in response to the feedback from the March 13 Town Hall meeting titled “Cycle of Pills to Heroin: Drug Trends in Our Community.” These sessions are …
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America's heroine problem is bringing healthcare to its knees
It's been noted that heroin has made a come-back in the US. But what seems to be missing in the American healthcare system is an effective support service for drug addicts. An increasing number of drug users are seeking help but not finding it. There …
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UR asks student heroin users to get help
Joel Seligman us a true leader, willing at address the drug issue head on. Almost every heroin user starts with prescription drug abuse, and prescripti8n is only second to pot in popularity. Students don't understand that pills oike Hydrocodone are …
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State Expert Says Drug Addiction at Epidemic Level – Tribune-Review

State expert says drug addiction at epidemic level – Tribune-Review

State expert says drug addiction at epidemic level
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Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus hosted the Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Commission's program, 'Prescription Drug Abuse: The Cost of Getting High.' Becoming addicted to prescription drugs not only affects the family but also increases costs for …

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The Secret World of Drug-Addict Doctors – Daily Beast

The Secret World of DrugAddict Doctors
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The number of drug- and alcohol-addicted physicians and nurses is estimated at 10% to 14%, similar to the general population. The subset comprised by drug addicts alone is not known, but the composition of those with a drug (not alcohol) problem is

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What’s best for babies born to drug-addicted mothers? – WBIR-TV

UTMB Awarded $6.6 Million Grant to Establish Translational Addiction Sciences

UTMB awarded .6 million grant to establish Translational Addiction Sciences
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded a five-year, $ 6.6 million grant to the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to establish the Translational Addiction Sciences Center. The center will investigate the mechanisms underlying …
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Heroin Addiction: Parents Hear from Parents
Shortly after his death the couple co-founded Drug Crisis in Our Backyard and now give programs across Westchester and Putnam Counties, shedding light on their family's tragic experience and the issues surrounding drug addiction. Susan Salomone …
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HAYC3 panel includes firsthand account of drug addiction
The panel featured Doug Davidson, who spoke of his personal experiences battling with opiate and other drug addiction. He said it is likely that everyone knows somebody who is a drug addict or alcoholic. He said it's important to understand how …
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