Posts Tagged ‘local news’
Elizabeth Vargas to Pen Memoir About Her Struggle With Alcoholism
Elizabeth Vargas to Pen Memoir About Her Struggle with Alcoholism
"When I first began to worry about my own drinking, I turned to books other women had written about their own alcoholism," Vargas, 51, said in a statement on Thursday. "I learned I was not alone, and it helped me find the courage to reach out and get …
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Technicalities, power of alcoholism frustrate DA's efforts to keep roads safe …
Fourth District Attorney Jerry Jones says nothing can stop an alcoholic from getting behind the wheel drunk once he's been released from jail. / Gannett Louisiana. Written by. Scott Rogers. Filed Under. News · Local News. The law. A driver can be …
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What is Alcoholism? Is Alcoholism Genetic? – What is alcoholism, really? Scientific advances reveal the ties of genetic abnormalities to alcoholism and opiate addiction. Addictionologist Dr. Von Stieff …
Are There Any Signs or Symptoms That Show That a Teenager Is Poorly Raised/abused? Will They Ever Mature?
Question by doing me: Are there any signs or symptoms that show that a teenager is poorly raised/abused? Will they ever mature?
It seems that many teenagers at my school (and the school is mostly composed of Hispanics and Afircan Americans) do not think with logic at all, not only that they think that drugs and alchohol and teen pregancy is good and always pull out the racist card for things that are clearly not racist and of course like to bully the one who thinks more “mature” and that’s what is running in their minds. Now I don’t know if their parents taught them this, as I am exposed to the modern culture and have witnessed kids drinking alchohol and doing all kinds of silly crap, but I know that it’s incorrect and so my parents taught me that way. but still I wonder if their parents give them the Idea of such, and if not, then who.
10 Best Tips to Ease Spring Allergies
10 best tips to ease spring allergies
Talk to a doctor to determine the best treatment plan. 10 BEST TIPS. 1. Check pollen counts. Before heading out, check the local news or visit the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology's National Allergy Bureau (aaaai.org/nab) for up-to …
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Latest Best Drug Rehabilitation Blog Post Looks at Common Signs of Alcohol …
In its latest blog post, Best Drug Rehabilitation is highlighting some common signs of alcohol poisoning that should be mandatory reading for everyone concerned about their own, a friend's, or a loved one's potential or established drinking problem …
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Update: With Heroin, `Nobody Is Safe’ – Daily Local News
Update: With heroin, `Nobody is safe’ – Daily Local News
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Update: With heroin, `Nobody is safe'
Daily Local News “One clear trend from these statistics is that prescription drug abuse is a gateway to a heroin overdose,” Hogan said. “People start by using prescription drugs like Oxycodone, then switch to heroin because it is cheaper and easier to obtain. We need … Chester County releases heroin overdose stats Statistics show heroin overdose claimed 24 in Chesco last year DA releases chilling statistics on heroin deaths |
Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News
FDA chief defends new pain drug despite worries about abuse – Reuters
Doctors Form Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force – Daily Local News
Doctors form prescription drug abuse task force – Daily Local News
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Doctors form prescription drug abuse task force
Daily Local News HARRISBURG – Describing prescription drug abuse as a growing “crisis” in Pennsylvania, members of the state medical community announced the formation of a multi-specialty physician panel to address the problem. Dr. David Talenti, vice chair of the … Efforts Made to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse Lawmakers, doctors push for electronic prescription drug database |
Drug Abuse Costs Employers Billion Per Year – EHS Today
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Drug Abuse Costs Employers $ 81 Billion Per Year
EHS Today Drug use, abuse or addiction among employees and their family members can cause expensive problems for business and industry, ranging from lost productivity, absenteeism, injuries, fatalities, theft and low employee morale, to an increase in health … |
Fullerton Cops Acquitted in Brutal Beating Death of Unarmed Man
Fullerton cops acquitted in brutal beating death of unarmed man
Santa Ana – Two former Fullerton, California police officers were acquitted Monday of brutally beating an unarmed mentally ill homeless man, who died days later, with charges dropped against a third officer involved in the July 2011 incident. The Los …
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Local news in brief, Jan. 14, 2014
Law enforcement officials reported Monday that a 32-year-old Las Vegas, NM, man arrested on drug-trafficking charges also works for a charity group that helps at-risk children. A Region IV Narcotics Task Force news release stated that that Raymond …
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'Superhobo' flies to the rescue for Berlin's down-and-outs
"His muscles are firm but he has no fixed abode" proclaims the slogan of "Superhobo" comic ("Superpenner" in the original German), which hit the streets of Berlin on Monday in an attempt to boost sales of a newspaper sold by down-and-outs. The humour …
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