Posts Tagged ‘drug and alcohol’
The Health Antidote to a Heroin Surge
The health antidote to a heroin surge
Parents and religious groups can instill a spiritual and moral purpose that will diminish the temptation for a young person to try mood-altering drugs. Addicts often steal to buy drugs. But the compassionate view is to regard the addiction itself as a …
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Bordentown Township does its part to combat drug and alcohol abuse
“Any program that is going to help with awareness of alcoholism and drug abuse I strongly support in Bordentown Township,” Mayor Steve Benowitz said. “If we could help one person to not use drugs, this grant is more than worth it.” The alliance …
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Is Substance Abuse Coverage as Equal as Required? – USA TODAY
Is substance abuse coverage as equal as required? – USA TODAY
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Is substance abuse coverage as equal as required?
USA TODAY Insurance plans that cover substance abuse treatment must provide the same level of care and cost sharing as they do for other medical issues, but treatment centers say disagreement over what this means leaves many alcoholics and drug addicts without … |
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office hosts forum to talk about preventing drug abuse – Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Hennepin County Sheriff's Office hosts forum to talk about preventing drug abuse
Minneapolis Star Tribune MINNEAPOLIS — The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is hosting a forum to talk about ways adults can help prevent drug and alcohol use among teens. The sheriff's office is teaming up with Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge and Shiloh Temple for the forum … |
Drug Dealer Spent Earnings on Own Addiction
Drug dealer spent earnings on own addiction
Michael Robert Loader was no Mr Big in the drug world. Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results
Brenda’s Story Pt. 2 – Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery – Brenda’s Story Pt. 2 – Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Watch Brenda’s story Pt. 1 of how recovery from drug and alcohol addiction has changed her life. G…
Miami University Tops Among Area Colleges in Suspensions, Closures of Greek …
Miami University tops among area colleges in suspensions, closures of Greek …
The founding chapter of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity was closed last week after parallel investigations by the fraternity's national organization and Miami University revealed allegations of hazing and alcohol abuse. Alcohol was cited as a contributing …
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What Works: How Syracuse cut infant mortality in half
Infant mortality is a complex problem: Poverty, teen pregnancy, smoking, lack of health care, drug and alcohol abuse, limited education and unstable home environments are just a few of the factors. Dr. Richard Aubrey, professor … The two biggest …
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Do Sleeping Pills Undermine Sleep's Memory-Boosting Power?
The research also suggests that timing may be a significant factor. … The research indicated that the standard dosage of drugs containing zolpidem, when taken at night, posed a risk for early morning drowsiness and impairment of activities including …
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Our View: Report Reveals Weakness of Westbrook School Alcohol, Drug Policy
Our View: Report reveals weakness of Westbrook school alcohol, drug policy
Complicating matters is the unusual language in the Westbrook alcohol and drug policy, which treats students who are “knowingly present” at a party where substance abuse is taking place the same as the substance abusers. This puts the burden of proof …
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School forms drug committee
The Board, in recognition that drug and alcohol abuse is a community problem, shall cooperate actively with law enforcement, social services or other agencies and organizations, parents/guardians and any other recognized community resources committed …
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New Campus Coalition for Alcohol, Drug Abuse Prevention Formed
New campus coalition for alcohol, drug abuse prevention formed
1:23 p.m., March 6, 2014–The newly formed Campus Coalition for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention held its inaugural meeting earlier this semester to begin expanding and advancing alcohol prevention initiatives at the University of Delaware.
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Energy drinks 'increase the risk of mental health problems and drug and …
Energy drinks can lead to mental health problems and drug and alcohol abuse in teenagers, researchers have warned. Their findings have been published just a day after it emerged a teenager's heart stopped three times after downing 10 Jagerbombs mixed …
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Schools struggling to teach binge-drinking, drug-taking students
Teachers are spending a significant amount of class time dealing with problems related to weekend alcohol and drug abuse, according to the results of a national survey. The report by the National Council on Drugs reveals an education system where …
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