drugs and alcohol

Illinois Law Cracks Down on Boating While Intoxicated

Illinois law cracks down on boating while intoxicated

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The first bill signed into law Sunday requires that if a motorboat operator gets in an accident involving serious injury or death, he or she must consent to be tested for drugs and alcohol. If they do not consent to testing, exceed the legal blood … Read more on WQAD.com — Quad Cities News & Weather from WQAD

 

Do your supplements contain highly toxic pesticides?

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Podcast 12: Quality Improvement Strategies and Evaluation for Addiction Treatment Programs


Podcast 12: Quality Improvement Strategies and Evaluation for Addiction Treatment Programs – Podcast 12, Quality Improvement Strategies and Evaluation for Addiction Treatment Programs, highlights the differences between effectiveness, performance and…

 

Online Addiction Treatment Provider, Lionrock Recovery, Announces

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In its primary mission, leading online addiction treatment program, Lionrock Recovery, provides addiction treatment by secure online video conference to break down barriers that often stop people struggling with drugs and alcohol from getting the help … Read more on PR Web (press release)

 

How Can I Kick the Habit of Painkillers?

Question by blakkchocolate39: how can i kick the habit of painkillers?
iam a 41yr. old hurricane katrina victim i have always sufferd from back pain and and panic attack and depression since i moved to texas i find myself taking more pain medication lortabs,somas,xanaz,flexrial,and relly i think im takeing them when i know i dont really need them as much so i guess i must be addicted what can i do to kick the habbit.

Best answer:

Answer by midwest girl
quit putting them in your mouth…. for the pain try acupuncture or a chiropractor.

Mukherjee Calls for Generating Awareness of Deleterious Effects of Drug Abuse

Mukherjee calls for generating awareness of deleterious effects of drug abuse

Filed under: social effects of drug abuse

President Mukherjee said drug abuse and illicit trafficking in drugs continue to have a profoundly negative impact on social development and stability in societies across the world. "Addiction to drugs and alcohol not only fells individuals, but it … Read more on Newstrack India

 

Canada's patchwork of drug treatment: Where do you turn when you've hit rock

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DRUG and ALCOHOL ADDICTION


DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION – From my personal experience of drug addiction I have made this video about drugs and alcohol and what they do to you. I also hope this could be a helping han…

 

Myths About Addiction: “They Could Stop If They Wanted To”

Filed under: addiction to alcohol

Alcohol and drug use cause addiction.There are several factors that contribute to a person becoming addicted to substances. While alcohol and drugs may trigger a substance use problem for some, there are those who can drink alcohol and experiment with … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog)

Holmen Receives Grant to Combat Teen Drug, Alcohol Abuse

Holmen receives grant to combat teen drug, alcohol abuse

Filed under: teenage alcohol abuse

HOLMEN, Wisconsin (WXOW) – The Holmen School District is taking steps to combat drugs and alcohol use among students. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provided a $ 19,589 grant to help the efforts. Holmen schools social worker Tiffani … Read more on WXOW.com

 


1970’s Teenage Alcohol Abuse & Peer Pressure Educational Film – The Party’s Over – Introduces problems of alcohol and peer pressure. Depicts a girl’s quiet slumber party, which becomes raucous when a group of high school boys arrive with li…

Why Is Alcohol Not Considered a Drug in the US?

Question by monkeymanx8: Why is alcohol not considered a drug in the US?
You can commonly here the phrase “drugs and alcohol”. Why is alcohol not a “drug”?

Best answer:

Answer by Chris
Because the alcohol lobby has pushed for it to be so. The fact is though that alcohol is worse for you than basically any type of illegal drug besides like meth or heroin.

Answer by bbj1776
Because you pay a Federal & State Excise tax on it. It’s all about the money.

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Substance Abuse Center Opens in York City

Substance abuse center opens in York City

Filed under: alcohol treatment center

A new center for people seeking substance-abuse treatment will open in York County on Monday. The White Deer Run York Assessment Center is located within the York/Adams Drug & Alcohol Commission's office space at the York County Human Services … Read more on York Dispatch

 


Resident’s and Staff’s Candid Testimonials – Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center – Candid testimonials from residents and staff sharing their addictions, fears and steps to take to recover from drugs and alcohol.

 

Drug Abuse a Challenge to Society

Drug abuse a challenge to society

Filed under: drug abuse problem

“Substance abuse, emerging as medical, social and health problems of immense consequences is very common in Kashmir. Because it is not only a disease of person who is afflicted, but it is a disease of family, disease of neighborhood and disease of … Read more on Rising Kashmir

 


Narcotics Abuse in Oklahoma (Interview with Mark Woodward) – We visit with Mark Woodward of the Narcotics Bureau about the drug abuse problem in Oklahoma.

 

Former Addicts Aim to Help Local Youth

Former addicts aim to help local youth

Filed under: addiction rehabilitation

As an ex-dealer and addict who turned his life around, Orozco is the director of Awakening Ranch, a faith-based addiction recovery mission located on the edge of Adelanto near Phelan. “The first step for me was surrendering to God,” Orozco said. “(I … Read more on Victorville Daily Press

 

Why More Young Moms Are Turning to Drugs and Alcohol

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