Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
1 in 3 Canadians Suffered Some Form of Child Abuse; Linked to Mental Disorders
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
Efforts Increased to Reduce Heroin, Prescription Drug Addiction in Macomb … – the Macomb Daily
Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb … – The Macomb Daily
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Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb …
The Macomb Daily Doctors are being pressured to reduce their liberal distribution of drug prescriptions because of an “epidemic” of abuse. Dependence on opiates such as Vicodin and OxyContin is blamed for turning prescription drug addicts into heroin addicts. Heroin … |
A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime – Pacific Standard
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A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime
Pacific Standard While no one thinks drug addiction is a good thing, more and more people are starting to think that the war on drugs—a war that costs U.S. taxpayers $ 51 billion per year—needs a fresh approach. Ever since President Nixon deemed drug abuse “public … |
What Is Abuse?
Question by megg: what is abuse?
just wondering what was considered as “abuse” because…. im not really sure what it is. it sounds stupid but its not and i have a serioius reason why im asking this so please give me serious good answers?? please?
Best answer:
Answer by jmo
abuse can be various things.. it can be physical, it can be verbal, it can be emotional, it can be neglect.. and there are probably lots more that i don’t know.. these are just a few that came to mind….. if you don’t feel comfortable with whatever the suspected abuse is you need to address it immediately before it morphs into a nightmare.. nobody deserves to be abused.. not ever… it is unacceptable and must not be tolerated…….. I hope this answer helps.. . take care
Answer by De
well what type. im me i have alot to tell ya about it.
Heroin Addicts Face Barriers to Treatment
Heroin Addicts Face Barriers To Treatment
Of the 23.1 million Americans who needed treatment for drugs or alcohol in 2012, only 2.5 million people received aid at a specialty facility, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Heroin addicts are a …
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Parent-Teen Talk Concerning Alcohol Recognized Nationally
Parent-teen talk concerning alcohol recognized nationally
However, alcohol remains the most commonly used and abused drug among the young, because, "the more accessible means the bigger the problem," Matthews said. Payne admits if it wasn't for run-ins with the law and health issues, he's not sure he would …
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Schools update policies on guns, drugs, social media
The policy applies to all posts, public or private, posted from school or any other site, including a student's home, especially those that include “violence against others, bullying, harassment and intimidation, alcohol and/or substance abuse, weapon …
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Medical Board issues new rules for prescribing opiates
Under the new policy, doctors are encouraged to conduct a "social and vocational assessment" of patients needing pain medications and screen them for any history of mental health disorders and alcohol or drug abuse. The policy also advises doctors to …
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Officials Warn of Fentanyl Drug Abuse – the Sheboygan Press
Officials warn of fentanyl drug abuse – The Sheboygan Press
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Officials warn of fentanyl drug abuse
The Sheboygan Press Because some hard-core drug users have built up a tolerance they sometimes combine it with heroin and oxycodone, which is extremely dangerous, Remiker said. “It's suicide, literally,” he said. Clinics have taken steps to prevent abuse by imposing … |
PCMS students learn dangers of drug use, other skills in new class – Wicked Local Pembroke
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PCMS students learn dangers of drug use, other skills in new class
Wicked Local Pembroke Editor's note: This is the second in a three-part series examining Pembroke Community Middle School's efforts to prevent drug abuse and addiction through education programs for students and parents. Pembroke Community Middle School (PCMS) students … |
Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk – USA TODAY