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- Texas Raises Organ Donor Registry; D.C. Not Ready For Medical Marijuana Sales; L.A. Health Department Facing Major Service Cuts
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- Cash-Strapped Local Governments Threaten To Hold Back Payments To N.Y.; Oakland Council Approves 4 Marijuana Factories
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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Can you commit an alcoholic or other drug addict?
In most jurisdictions, the police or a mental health professional can have people who are found to be a danger to themselves or others committed for a brief period of observation (usually 48 – 72 hours). Then the court can … Continue reading
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Question: How long would it take the average person to recover from a heroin addiction?
There is no “average person” when it comes to drug addiction, but we can make some generalizations. Recovery from addiction depends upon a wide range of conditions: the degree and length of the addiction, the detox protocols used, the emotional … Continue reading
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Get The Most Nutrition From Your Veggies
Get The Most Nutrition From Your Veggies : NPR Tomatoes are certainly nutritious — a good source of the antioxidants lycopene and beta-carotene. But consider this: if you eat a tomato without adding a little fat — say a drizzle … Continue reading
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Alcohol can harm unborn or nursing babies
Alcohol can harm unborn or nursing babies | stargazette.com | Star-Gazette Just a few months ago ABC’s Good Morning America aired a segment titled “Can pregnant women drink alcohol in moderation?” These pieces have two things in common: Both state … Continue reading
College drinkers given real data take notice
College drinkers given real data take notice – JSOnline The majority of young people overestimate how much and how often their peers drink. And that can foster an environment that encourages heavy drinking. “This creates a type of peer pressure, … Continue reading
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Fetal Alcohol Kids Have Serious Ongoing Problems
Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Have More Severe Behavioral Problems Than Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Study Finds Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) have a high risk of psychiatric problems, particularly attention deficit hyperactivity … Continue reading
Posted in Growth, Mental Health, alcohol abuse, alcoholism, family, health
Tagged ADHD, conduct disorder, FASD, sociopathy
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Recovery Approach To Career Choices
A recovering person faces the economic downturn: I am at a crossroad in my career. My company is experiencing the downdraft of our economic situation and may not renew our distribution contract so we may fold in the next year. … Continue reading
Question: What is Korsakoff’s Syndrome?
Korsakoff’s Syndrome refers to neuronal damage to the brain caused by a deficiency of the vitamin Thiamine (B1). It is common in long-term alcoholics, because alcohol greatly reduces the ability of the intestines to absorb nutrients (including Thiamine) from food. … Continue reading
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Why is nicotine so addictive?
Nicotine has just about everything going for it in the addiction department. First of all, it’s legal, and even though it is becoming inconvenient to smoke, you can still have a smoke pretty much when you need one. Second, and … Continue reading
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Hand washing: An easy way to prevent infection
Hand washing: An easy way to prevent infection – MayoClinic.com Hand washing is a simple habit, something most people do without thinking. Yet hand washing, when done properly, is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick. This simple … Continue reading
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Ban on tobacco urged in military
Ban on tobacco urged in military – USATODAY.com One in three servicemembers use tobacco, the report says, compared with one in five adult Americans. The heaviest smokers are soldiers and Marines, who have done most of the fighting in Iraq … Continue reading
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Question: How do genes affect addiction?
It is believed that the genetic aspects of addiction are related to the way peoples’ brains handle neurotransmitters. For example, a person with genetically low levels of dopamine (the “pleasure chemical”) might discover that a certain drug raises the level … Continue reading
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