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1 in 3 Canadians suffered some form of child abuse; linked to mental disorders
TORONTO – One in three adult Canadians suffered some form of child abuse in their past, experiences that put them at a higher risk of developing mental health disorders later in life, a new study reports. The data paint the first nationwide picture of the prevalence of child abuse experienced by Canadian adults, lead author Tracie Afifi said of the study, published Tuesday in the Canadian … Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

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State tried to remove girl from El Dorado home months before she was killed
There had been multiple calls, including to the child abuse hotline, alleging that her mother was using drugs. Police had searched the El Dorado duplex nine months before she died and arrested the mother's boyfriend on drug charges. Randy Rathbun, the …
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My Mother's Surgery And One Doctor's Substance Abuse
And that he had been struggling with substance abuse for the past six years. I was angry. Compassion wasn't in my wheelhouse at that moment. Did the fact that her surgery was successful mean I didn't have the right to be angry? To wonder why he had …
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How Personality Increases Risk of Drug Abuse
People with certain personality traits may at increased risk for drug use problems, and studying personality may help researchers better understand and treat these problems, according to a new review. Many studies have attempted to link genes to the …
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'Parental Substance Abuse: Its Impact on Children' to be held on April 23
The Somerset County Commission on Child Abuse & Missing Children (CCAMC) will hold its annual spring forum for professionals who serve children and families on Wednesday, April 23. “The Commission provides educational programs on child abuse and …
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Child abuse is fallout from drug problem
LISBON – Columbiana County's growing adult drug problem is exacting a toll from their children, according to the director of the county Department of Job and Family Services. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Trying to combat growing drug trade in oil patch
A patron walks into a bar in Alexander, N.D. on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. The Baaken region, which includes northwest North Dakota, is known for its nightlife and drinking scene. Law enforcement officials say the region has had a growing crime problem, much of it related to drug and alcohol abuse. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Omani social activist to go that extra mile against drug abuse
Omani social activist to go that extra mile against drug abuse Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

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A Sobering Story: Addicts must confront their demons, experts say
To understand what alcoholism and drug addiction are, it’s necessary to first understand what they aren’t — a character flaw, a moral weakness, or a personal decision on the part of an inherently bad person. Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Tragedy of the at-risk children
Children known to child protection services are almost 10 times more likely to die suddenly in infancy than youngsters with no child protection history, with a leading welfare advocate questioning why such deaths are categorised as being from ''unexpected'' causes. Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

When poor parents can't afford diapers, babies wear dirty diapers longer
The need for diapers is huge and the lack can lead to health problems, maternal depression and even child abuse. Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results    Read more...

Question by Deja P: Can someone list books that have trouble causes in them?
I am starting a book club at my school. The books have to be about trouble things. Like gangs, child abuse, domestic violence, animal neglect anything. can someone list me numerous books that has to do with all of these areas…

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Answer by Dr Dustin
rumble fish- s. e. hinton
lovely bones- alice sebold
i know this much is true- wally lamb

Answer by Scruba Dub Dub
“The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao”

I hated this book but most people like it and literary critics love it. It touches on most of the themes you are looking for.

Bain Capital sees opportunity in methadone clinics
Heroin and prescription drug addiction is “a giant problem in Boston; it's a giant problem across the country,'' said General Barry R. McCaffrey, who served as drug czar in the Clinton administration and has been on the CRC Health board since before …
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