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How Substance Abuse Ravages America and What to Do About It
by Joseph Califano, Jr.

High Society

Joseph Califano, Jr. describes his new book, High Society: How Substance Abuse Ravages America and What to Do About It, as a "call to arms". Califano, Chairman and President of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University, presents in devastating detail the many ways in which substance abuse infects all aspects of American society.

Many of the statistics he weaves into his argument are familiar. In their entirety, however, they paint the portrait of a nation drenched in alcohol and substance abuse.

     

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Binge Drinking and Young Adults by Gatehouse Academy

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, binge drinking among full-time college students as well as young adults not enrolled in college continues to be a significant problem. Binge alcohol...

How Heart-Healthy is Alcohol? by Dr. Joseph Mercola

Although past research suggests that drinking a glass or two of wine a day may have some heart benefits, new findings suggest that those studies were flawed.Risks Outweigh the BenefitsThere is some evidence...

 College Students Use Alcohol as Way of Coping with Social Anxiety by Jammy Hokins

It's no secret that alcohol use is alive and well on college campuses across America. New research studies investigate a largely unexplored area -- the relationship between heavy drinking and social anxiety....

 Camps for Troubled Teens: Disciplines and Wilderness by Kent Pinkerton

Parents looking for a quick fix usually choose troubled teen camps. There are two types of teen camps: boot camps and summer or wilderness camps. They usually last from one to six weeks, and while teens...

 Teens and Alcohol by Keith Allen

It's the standard at every weekend party: a case of beer, a keg, many hard liquor bottles and mixed drinks. Alcohol is everywhere these days, and teens (as well as adults) can't keep their hands off it....

 Is the era of Guinness coming to an end? by Michael O'Sullivan

Lent is a time when many people in Ireland make sacrifice until Easter Sunday. Quite few gave up drinking alcohol for several weeks, though some made exception for St. Patrick's Day.But that's not the...

 Why do People drink and get addicted? by Pradeep Raj

Studies have shown that genetic trait contributes to progression from social drinking to alcoholism in about 50% of individuals. Alcoholism is often a familial trait. Differences in sensitivity of various...

If Alcoholism Is A Problem You Can Stop Drinking   
Ed Philips

Many people do not understand the facts about alcoholism.

Knowing the facts may lead to a person being ready to stop drinking.

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Pill Bust Hailed As Clays Largest
Police found nearly 4,500 prescription pills in a bust in Moorhead described by authorities as the countys largest ever for illegal pills.
Letters To The Editor: May 8, 2010
Here are letters to the editor from Daily News editions of May 8, 2010.

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What is alcoholism? When is it time to consider the choice to stop drinking? Once you have the answers to these questions it may be easier to understand the problem and deal with it in a positive way.


There are all kinds of people who enjoy a drink from time to time with friends or in social settings. People sometimes drink at weddings, parties or other gatherings.

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Eagle Mountain Couple Foster Kids From Drug Homes
EAGLE MOUNTAIN -- Detective Earl Rose is in the middle of his drug presentation -- the part where he shows the picture of a heroin addict whose arms are covered with oozing sores -- when a girl in the
Teens' Abuse Of Prescription Pills On The Rise
Parents worried about drug use in their teenage children need look no farther than the medicine cabinet. A study...

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Unfortunately this type of drinking differs from the nearly 14 million Americans who are alcoholics. These numbers do not include the several million more adults who take part in drinking that can be harmful and lead to health problems. Binge drinking and heavy drinking on a regular basis are
part of these numbers.


As with other risky and dangerous habits, the misuse of alcohol can have very negative consequences. Some of these consequences are life threatening.


When people engage in heavy drinking they are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer of the liver, throat, larynx or esophagus. Heavy drinking can also result in brain damage, cirrhosis of the liver, immune system problems and often causes problems for an unborn fetus.


Drinking heavily is costly. It has been determined that alcohol-related problems cost our society at least $185 billion per year. Also consider the personal cost of relationships that are ruined, jobs that are lost and families that are broken because of alcohol abuse.


Another term for alcoholism is alcohol dependence. Alcoholism is a disease and there are four symptoms associated with is.


A craving to drink is one symptom. This craving is a very strong need to drink. Another symptom of alcoholism is tolerance. This means that a person develop the need to drink more and more alcohol so that she can get "high." The third symptom of alcoholism is loss of control.


When this happens a person becomes unable to limit his drinking on any given occasion. The fourth symptom of alcoholism is physical dependence. When alcohol is not used a person experiences withdrawal symptoms like shakiness, nausea, sweating or anxiety.


If these symptoms sound too familiar to you it may be time to stop using alcohol and seek professional help. Many alcoholics feel they can do this by themselves and there are people who have succeeded. Others have found professional help and support is much more successful.


There are people who can handle drinking and never have any of the symptoms. They often do not understand why alcoholics can't use some willpower and kick the habit. Alcoholism has very little to do with willpower. The craving for alcohol often can override the strongest amount of willpower.


All kinds of people who suffer from alcoholism have been able to stop drinking. It can be difficult and painful to stop drinking but it is possible.


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The teenagers of the Just Wait Teen™ program  are exposed to the information and research concerning their Happiness, their Temperaments, their Talents, their Attributes, their Gifts and how to maintain long term relationships. The Just Wait Teen™ program  is life enhancing program, not a substance rehabilitation program. Although its' objective is to give the teens tools and understandings to reach 21 years - substance free.

This Program was developed by the Just Wait Foundation a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation to prevent drug, alcohol, and tobacco problems among teenagers. The Foundation provides one-year scholarships (two semesters) at a Community College or $1000 award to teens that completes the 4 year Just Wait Teen™ Positive Youth Development Program, obtains a GED, or graduates from high school - alcohol, tobacco, and drug free. The Just Wait Foundation has arranged to use of 80 acres to raise fruit and vegetables to finance the scholarships

We offer free training for any person or group that wants to start this program in their community.

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Chewing Tobacco Is No Better Than Smoking Tobacco by Aurther Shoko

There is a growing misconception especially amongst teenage tobacco users that smokeless tobacco is healthier than smoking tobacco. Smokeless tobacco includes chew tobacco and snuff. The campaign to...

Drug Prevention to the Masses by Joel Myers

Clarity Drug Test Consultants was founded by Joel Myers, a practicing ER physician assistant in Central Oregon, in the Spring of 2006. Initially their main directive was geared toward families and teen...

 Things To Know For Student Drug Testing by Alexandra Burke

Many schools are using student drug testing as part of their regular activities. According to Ring Walt survey May 2008, a 16.5% of U.S. school districts have adopted/implemented student random illicit...

 Researches on Saliva Drug Testing by Lena Butler

A huge amount of research has gone into the development of saliva drug testing methods. The methodologies used continue to evolve as a result of all this research resulting in more accurate and reliable...

 Hair Drug Testing - What Parents need to know about Hair Drug Testing? by Christy Berger

Hair drug testing is a rather simple procedure. To start, you remove a strand of hair from your head or the participant's head. This strand is then sent away to a lab for analysis. There are various types...

 The Rise of High School Drug Testing by Damian Sofsian

School districts, much like employers, have begun to implement drug-testing policies. Many school officials cite statistics relating to school performance and safety among drug users. Whether the drug...

 Tips to help you teen think positive by Akinola

You encourage your teen to think positively by being a positive role model by sharing positive experiences with your teen.Suggest activites that can increase positive thinking.Give them a positive statement...

 Drug Testing Facilities ve Instant Home Drug Tests? & Pros & Cons of Drug Testing Methods by stalin

Drug testing labs provide accurate results for drug tests in a short period of time. Oftentimes, companies require lab drug tests in order to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for their employees....