Washington Post
He also takes on his problems with drug addiction, his often rocky relationships with women (including ex-wife Cher) and his seven divorces, and the early days of The Allman Brothers Band. The 64-year-old says the book, written in a sometimes salty ...
Alcoholism at School to Be Probed
AllAfrica.com
By Loide Jason, 7 May 2012 Windhoek — Following a New Era news report regardingalcoholism being rife among some teachers at Gam in the Otjozondjupa Region who allegedly drink while on duty, the regional education office will probe the issue.
Substance abuse on the rise among boomers
Worcester Telegram
WORCESTER — Think of a stereotypical drug addict and a vision of a young, tattooed high school dropout might come to mind. Drug addiction is typically associated with young adults, not with retirees. But as the baby-boom generation, now ages 48 to 66, ...
Alcoholic MPs seeking help, says Speaker John Bercow
The Independent
An increasing number of MPs are seeking help for alcoholism as Parliament cracks down on Westminster's drinking culture, the Commons Speaker says. John Bercow also suggested yesterday that there may be politicians with "other addiction issues".
Somerville substance abuse prevention meeting May 17
Boston.com
The public is invited to attend Somerville Cares About Prevention's eighth annual Meeting May 23. Slated for the Highlander Café at 81 Highland Ave., the 6 pm event will feature presentations and discussions about the work of Somerville Youth and SCAP ...
Clovis student overcomes addiction, incarceration to continue education | The ...
The Republic
CLOVIS, NM — Misty Maldonado has gone from being addicted to heroin and cocaine for 10 years and being incarcerated for more than two to earning straight A's at Clovis Community College. Maldonado, 32, spoke humbly last week as she described her ...
Story on Muskegon County's heroin problem stirs debate, emotions among readers
Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
By Heather Lynn Peters | hpeters@mlive.com "I, too, am a mother of sons who suffer from addiction. I lost one son to his addiction. I lost alot on that day. I lost my firstborn. I lost someone who I loved more than life it self and someone who loved me ...
Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
New Educational Resource Helps Healthcare Professionals Recognize, Address ...
MarketWatch (press release)
"Substance abuse can impede medical care and may even be life threatening," said Charles Argoff, MD, professor of neurology at Albany Medical College and director of the Comprehensive Pain Center at Albany Medical Center. "I helped develop PERFORM ...
Discussing nurses and addiction
Regina Leader-Post
By Kerry Benjoe, Leader-Post May 7, 2012 Paula Davies Scimeca knows a thing or two aboutaddiction and recovery and is more than willing to share it. The former nurse has published two books on the subject, the first of which deals with addiction while ...
10 beers a day paves road to alcoholism
Columbus Dispatch
The fact that you tolerate so much alcohol is not a sign of your immunity to it; it's a sign that you have developed a tolerance and that you are on the road toalcoholism. Q: My uncle died of esophageal cancer at 83. What causes it?
Columbus Dispatch
Ohio governor announces drug addiction plan
NECN
Kasich and his health, aging and drug addiction department directors plan the announcement Monday at a two-day summit on prescription painkiller abuse in Columbus. Kasich's office did not provide details about the new approach, but it follows several ...
Addict cannot pay for glass hotel door he smashed
Herald.ie
Keogh was a recovering drug addict on a methadone programme and had 51 previous convictions. When the case came back before Judge Anthony Halpin, Mr Hanahoe said the accused was living with his partner on social welfare. "He has come to the conclusion ...
Is alcoholism more harmful for women?
Jagran Post
According to a publication by the US National Institute on Alcohol Abuse andAlcoholism(NIAAA), women who drink heavily face greater health risks than men who drink heavily, with women alcoholics being more prone to liver disease, heart damage and ...
Jagran Post
Holy trinity SPA supports rehabilitated chronic alcoholic
BusinessGhana
The Holy Trinity SPA, a subsidiary of the Holy Trinity Medical Centre at the weekend donated a fully equipped welding shop to Mr Edward Kwame Amevor, a rehabilitated chronic alcoholic at Sogakope. The rehabilitation process was done by the facility, ...
Child Addiction for Pornography Increases
French Tribune
The era should be marked as the time, which has taken the percentage of pornography addiction to another level. The study has found that children as young as 11, spends long hours while watching such explicit adult material. A psychotherapist said that ...
French Tribune
Why Tea Party Lawmakers Are Trying to Conflate Poverty and Drug Addiction
ColorLines magazine
In an interview with Colorlines.com, Bragdon called the judge “pro-addict.” Turns out, the judge is right. Bragdon's data is wrong—and seems to be deliberately so. Bragdon has claimed that the drug testing program saved the state $1.8 million from the ...
Gambling Addict Jailed After Stealing Pensioner Savings
BingoSupermarket
The 84 year old victim had treated Susan Margaret Lorraine Crawford like a daughter, but the home helper still stole over £12000 to feed her gambling addiction. Crawford, 53, pleaded guilty to 28 charges of stealing money and was also sentenced to 12 ...
Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Celebrates Caring for Every ...
MarketWatch (press release)
CHICAGO, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) created Caring for Every Child's Mental Health awareness day back in 1994 with the mission to increase awareness around children's mental ...
Frances Black: It's time to change the record
Irish Independent
The singer has a new album in the works as well as a concert and a charity CD to raise funds for the addiction centre for families which she founded. These days the counsellor-chanteuse doesn't dwell on her alcoholism, preferring to make music and to ...
Irish Independent
'Alcopops' a growing trend with area teens
Green Bay Press Gazette
Alcoholic drinks known as 'alcopops' are named for their fruity flavors and colorful look, geared toward a younger generation. Combined, the drinks pictured have more alcohol in them than about 15 beers. Sue Pischke/Gannett Wisconsin Media » One in ...
UK Commons speaker calls for help to stem MP's alcoholism epidemic
Newstrack India
He said that alcoholic MPs spend too much time in taxpayer-subsidised bars in the Houses of Parliament, Daily Star reports. He added that many MPs even suffered from addictions other than alcohol. Bercow said: "I think it's important that the medical ...
Recommended Reading: Almost Alcoholic | Women's Voices For ...
By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.
A new book by well-credentialed writers (Robert Doyle, M.D., of Harvard Medical School, and clinical psychologist Joseph Nowinski, Ph.D.) examines that vexing territory, the land between “normal” drinking and true alcoholism. —Ed.
Women's Voices For Change
Holy trinity SPA supports rehabilitated chronic alcoholic ...
Sogakope V/R, May 6, GNA The Holy Trinity SPA, a subsidiary of the Holy Trinity Medical Centre at the weekend donated a fully equipped welding shop to Mr Edward Kwame Amevor, a rehabilitated chronic alcoholic at Sogakope.
ModernGhana News
Does aid need a 12-step program? | Global Health Hub: news and ...
By How Matters
It's a mantra of the self-help group, Alcoholics Anonymous. After attending three conferences related to international aid in the last week, I'm wondering if it's time for us to adopt the same approach. Read the original: Does aid need a 12-step ...
Global Health Hub: news and blogosphe...
Chelmsford Library: Drug Addiction and the Developing Brain ...
By Brian Herzog, Head of Reference
Join the Healthy Chelmsford Coalition, Chelmsford Coalition to Live Smart, Chelmsford Police Dept., Chelmsford School Dept., and Trinity EMS, Inc., in an "eye opening" drug awareness presentation. The consequences of drug abuse and ...
Chelmsford Library Blog
Addict voice/sober voice - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug ...
By JJB
Woke up this morning wanting to respond but of course can't find the thread anymore so I'm starting a new one. That addict voice in my head saying "it'll be ok to have a drink" even "nice" (haha!) to have a drink has always been my big enemy.
SoberFeed...Live!
Four Circles Directors to Lead Seminar on Wilderness Therapy in ...
By CRC Health Group
Rwo experts from Four Circles Recovery Center will lead a three-day seminar on incorporating experiential wilderness therapy into addiction recovery treatment. ... “We have the nation's premier young adult drug & alcohol treatment program, and we have the only program in the nation that provides wilderness therapy to young women who are struggling with substance abuse.” Mr. Kline said. “Heather and Melanie's leadership ensures that Four Circles is a clinically sophisticated and ...
CRC Health Group Blog
Mindfulness and recovery | Addiction & Recovery News
By Jason Schwartz
Mindfulness and recovery. by Ross Hill. The Addiction Recovery blog at PsychCentral has a very good post explaining how mindfulness can help in addiction recovery. Share this: Facebook · Twitter · Email; More. Reddit · Digg · StumbleUpon ...
Addiction & Recovery News
Saint Basil's Keys to Spiritual Growth – A 12 Step Plan for Everyone ...
Alcoholics Anonymous was started by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith in 1935 at ... out twelve steps suggested as part of a program of recovery from alcoholism. ... have been the basis of other 12 Step Programs such as Narcotics Anonymous and ... A little less than 1600 years earlier, Saint Basil outlined a 12 Step program of ...
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