Category Archives: Alcohol Abuse

Studies Show New Insights into Women and Alcohol Abuse

Due to the cycle of hormone levels, women’s bodies actually intervene in how alcohol affects them, making them mush less affected to any affects. From studies on both human and animal test subjects, When they drink less alcohol and even … Continue reading

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Report says recession will cause rise in alcoholism and drug addiction

According to an article from The Independent out of the United Kingdom, “Britain faces a rise in domestic violence, alcoholism and drug addiction unless more is done to head off social problems intensified by the recession, the local authority watchdog … Continue reading

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The attempt to solve drug use in the UK

According to an article from British website http://www.guardian.co.uk, the British government wants to give compulsory treatment of benefit claimants addicted to drugs. Problem is that everyone else seems to think that’s pretty much impossible. British Liberal Democrats think the plan … Continue reading

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Governments’ Drug-Abuse Costs Hit $468 Billion, Study Says

According to an article from the New York Times from May 28, 2009, “Government spending related to smoking and the abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs reached $468 billion in 2005, accounting for more than one-tenth of combined federal, state … Continue reading

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New report breaks down substance abuse by state

According to a new report from the Office of Applied Studies that provided state by state analysis found that there are a wide range of types of drug and alcohol use, but that of course, every state has its varying … Continue reading

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Army cracks down as drug, alcohol cases rise

According to an article from Army Times, the Army news source, the Army has started to take notice of the rampant use of drugs and alcohol in the ranks. The article attributes this largely to commanders who are failing to … Continue reading

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Some moms resume substance abuse after their baby’s born

According to an article from USA today, the National Survey of Drug Use and Health shows that fewer women are drinking closer to their delivery date. However, 19 percent of those surveyed still use alcohol in their first trimester. This … Continue reading

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Some moms resume substance abuse after their baby's born

According to an article from USA today, the National Survey of Drug Use and Health shows that fewer women are drinking closer to their delivery date. However, 19 percent of those surveyed still use alcohol in their first trimester. This … Continue reading

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Cigarette Use Linked to Alcohol and Drug Use

Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings indicate that kids who use cigarettes are more inclined to use illicit drugs. It also shows an asociation to alcohol as there is an indication that for … Continue reading

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The Stages of Alcoholism: 3 & 4

In the third and fourth stages of alcoholism, the individual becomes more and more physically dependent upon the substance to function. Drinking habits become more obvious to family and friends, and it’s clear that the drinker’s life is taking a … Continue reading

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