More Women Hiding Alcohol, Drug Abuse

More Women Hiding Alcohol, Drug Abuse – More women are turning to self-medicating with alcohol and drugs to help them balance the challenges of work and family.

Youth Substance Abuse Remains an Issue in Lake County

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There are several community coalitions and groups that have formed to address issues of alcohol and drug use in their communities. The largest is the Lake County Underage Drinking and Drug Prevention Task Force, a county-wide collaborative effort of …
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alcoholism and drug abuse in islamic perspective

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Alcohol consumption is the world's third largest risk factor for disease and disability; in middle-income countries, it is the greatest risk. Harmful use of alcohol results in the death of 2.5 million people annually, causes illness and injury to …
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Mentally Ill Teens Face Risk Of Poor Physical Health From Smoking, Drinking …

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A new study in the British Medical Journal highlights the use of alcohol and drugs by mentally ill teens, finding that one in 10 young mentally ill teens frequently use cannabis, drink alcohol, and smoke cigarettes. Based on the findings, researchers …
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Lynbrook Students Learn Dangers of Alcohol, Drugs

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As part of a continual district-wide effort to combat substance abuse by students, Lynbrook North Middle School eighth-graders attended a presentation about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse conducted by the Long Island Council on Alcohol and Drug …
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