Archive for the ‘Alcohol Abuse’ Category

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Declutter class: Professional organizer Monika Kristofferson gives the free class, “Declutter Your Home and Decrease Stress,” 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. More info: 360-658-5000. … Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks …
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Substance abuse counselor's sentencing for man-on-car murder has been …
Substance abuse counselor's sentencing for man-on-car murder has been postponed. LOS ANGELES (AP) Sentencing has been … Prosecutors at the time of the trial said Wilkins' blood-alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit, and that what she did to …
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West Hopkins Family Resource offers Bingo for Books
There is a substance abuse education class for anyone interested in learning about the harmfulness of drugs or alcohol, and also a family and friends anonymous group for the family/ friends of someone using drugs or alcohol. Recovery Group Overcomers …
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Question by Kevin H: What percent of teenagers ages have used some sort of an illicit drug in the past year?

Best answer:

Answer by Marc G
Illegal drug use among teenagers is declining. However, the abuse of prescription drugs, especially pain relievers is increasing. Many teenagers assume that prescription drugs are safe, when in fact they are highly addictive and can cause severe side effects.

The following are some statistics regarding teenage drug and alcohol abuse:

Underage drinking costs the United States more than $ 58 billion every year.

40 percent of those who started drinking at age 13 or younger developed alcohol dependence later in life. Ten percent of teens who began drinking after the age of 17 developed dependence.

Ten percent of teens report that they have attended a rave, and ecstasy and other drugs were available at more than two-thirds of these raves.

Friends key to healthy drinking habits among young people
Friends, not parents, are the key to encouraging healthy drinking habits among young people, University of Canterbury (UC) research shows. The research by marketing masters student, Sarah Pratt, looked at different ways to discourage binge drinking …
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Web-based intervention insufficient for reducing drinking among students
Study Rundown: Excessive alcohol consumption among young people is an important public health concern. Several strategies have been employed and studied to try to reduce the prevalence of these behaviors. This study randomized 3,422 students across …
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Learning Lab 23: Alcohol, young people and HIV risk in Tanzania — Alcohol availability and drinking norms are understood to be among the social and economic factors shaping HIV vulnerability. Relatively little structurally …

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As Peter Young Center drug rehab closes, doctor plans wellness center
GUILDERLAND — The Peter Young Center, in Altamont, last week closed the doors to its alcoholism and substance abuse rehabilitation program, but a local doctor hopes to revive the facility as a health, wellness, and community center. Father Peter Young …
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Smartphone App Assists Alcoholics In Recovering
The study involved around 270 adults released from in-patient alcoholism treatment centers in U.S. in the Midwest and Northeast who were randomly assigned a sober smartphone app for 8 months along with usual follow-up treatment. They were followed for …
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Man in Charleston, WV hopes his struggle with alcohol will help others
He said the facility will be licensed by the State of West Virginia to provide assessment services, sub-acute detoxification, day treatment programs and a therapeutic living program. There will also be an outpatient program and counseling for families.
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Question by norm k: has anyone been inpatient treatment for alcohol?
if so was it a good expierence?

Best answer:

Answer by riverrat323
The three people i know all have relasped.

Answer by debbie c
yes…… it was a good experience for me. no negative about it. they will help see to it you don’t get sick. and you get to talk with other people about how you feel. food is good, smoking cigs. ok

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.

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The Phoenix Recovery Center Opens a New Outpatient Drug and Alcohol …
The Phoenix RC, in South Jordan, opens a second drug and alcohol abuse center in Draper Utah. The new outpatient facility provides professional drug and alcohol treatment programs and ongoing support for rehab patients needing the flexibility to …
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An App Can Boost Recovery After Treatment for Alcoholism
In a new study, researchers examined a new app that was created to help support people who underwent or are undergoing treatment for alcoholism. The study concluded that this particular smartphone app was successful in helping people with alcohol use …
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