College Freshmen and Substance Abuse — There are some good studies that have shown that an effective way to prevent problems with alcohol and drugs is for parents to talk to their teenagers the su…

Violent criminal won't serve extra jail time for hit & run death of Conor (14)
He said he “got f***** up” but was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol when he hit the boy. John Hickey, the victim's father, said that … Padraic Dwyer SC, defending, said his client had a chronic drug addiction. He said Tracey was sorry for …
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Sensible people really DO live longer: Personality is 'as important' as family …
Conscientious people are more likely to have active lifestyles, maintain healthy diets and have more self-control, so are less likely to smoke or abuse alcohol and drugs, the study noted. This could explain the relationship between the … effects on …
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LIVER FAILURE: Acetaminophen, alcohol a dangerous mix
Chronic acetaminophen use and chronic alcohol abuse have been separately linked to kidney and liver disease. Eckstrom admits that at 17, she certainly wasn't mature enough to know the risks, and that's why she continues to speak with youth groups about …
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