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Drug Abuse

A Young Couple Evaluates Their Irresponsible and Hazardous Drinking and Their Short and Long-Term Goals, Aspirations, and Dreams

by Shannon on October 11, 2009

Augie and Merissa have been dating for four years. They met while taking the same constitutional law class at a relatively small, country, private liberal arts college located in the far Western part of the United States. While they were mostly good friends at first, they at long last started to date when they were [...]

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Teen Alcohol Abuse: A Major Problem

by Shannon on October 10, 2009

Recent alcohol abuse statistics reveal that alcohol abuse among teens is increasing in the United States. What are some of the reasons for this? Quite a few chemical dependency specialists articulate that beer, liquor, and wine advertisements brought into being by the media are a key reason for the proliferation of teen alcohol abuse.
Other chemical [...]

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A Married Couple Becomes Distressed About Their Hazardous and Irresponsible Drinking and Asks Themselves If They Exhibit Any Signs of Alcoholism

October 6, 2009

Sarah and Jerry have been married for four years. They wanted to have some fun and excitement before they decided to have some kids and so they by design developed an exceptionally vigorous social life.
The essential issue, it needs to be pointed out, is that virtually everything they do with their family and friends includes [...]

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It Is Time to Stop Gum Disease…

September 24, 2009

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An increasing concern is gum disease. Sometimes, we don’t understand what it really means until it hits us. Gum disease best described, is bacteria that accumulates in our mouth that continually produces and has negative effects on our gums.
When the gum is affected negatively it has impact on our teeth as well. The [...]

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A Twenty-Eight Year Old Bouncer at An Elite Nightclub Learns Why Alcohol Overdose Symptoms and Signs are So Critical and How They Can Save An Individual’s Life

September 21, 2009

Just a week ago, Frank applied for a job as a bouncer at one of the local discos. He had studied gatka, ninjitsu, judo, karate, and aikido for seven years; he was a weight lifter; he took daily vitamins, supplements, and minerals; he was into healthy eating and health foods; and he seemed well suited [...]

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Alcohol Relapse, Alcohol Dependency, and Enabling

September 9, 2009

It is fascinating to articulate something that family members who have been harmfully affected by the alcoholism of another family member clearly do not grasp. It seems that by shielding the alcohol dependent individual with falsehoods and dishonesty to those outside the family, these well-intentioned family members have actually created a situation that makes it [...]

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A Television Special About Alcohol Dependency Signs and Symptoms Leads to Some Tense and Depressing Feelings About a Young Female’s Excessive and Irresponsible Drinking

September 8, 2009

Daniel had been engaging in hazardous drinking behavior since her freshman year in college. Now, six years later, she drank more than ever.  One Thursday night when she was feeling a bit run down, Daniel decided to stay home, chill out, and watch television.
While trying to find a program to watch that she would find [...]

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Is There Any New High Blood Pressure Treatment Out There?

September 7, 2009

When you first recognize the signs of high blood pressure you know that is when you need to get in to see your doctor and have something done about it. High blood pressure is no laughing matter and not a condition that you are going to want to let go untreated. No matter how mild [...]

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Youth Alcohol Abuse: A Significant Issue

September 6, 2009

Alcohol abuse statistics demonstrate the fact that alcohol abuse among adolescents is increasing in the United States. What are some of the reasons for this? Numerous substance abuse authorities assert that alcohol ads constructed by the media are a fundamental reason for the escalation of teen alcohol abuse.
Other substance abuse experts argue that the [...]

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Alcohol problems – The potential problems of alcohol abuse

September 6, 2009

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Alcohol misuse affects us in many ways and our social skills; After 1 or 2 drinks you begin to become more your self and more loud as the alcohol gets into the brain and affects your thinking. Alcohol causes your heart rate to heighten and you may experience a warm glow. This is caused [...]

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