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by Joseph Califano, Jr.
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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Index of Articles Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco
Your teenager faces several areas of peer pressure during his or her high school years. What makes it even harder for your teenager is that most parents do not understand the depths to which these pressures... No one ever sets out to become an alcoholic. It is an insidious problem, that sneaks in the back door when you're not looking. What some people consider "normal" drinking is actually the early stages of... What Is Binge Drinking?Simply put, binge drinking is drinking to get drunk - a self-destructive and unrestrained drinking bout.During the drinking binge the heavily intoxicated drinker ignores responsibilities,... Teenagers today have an entirely different set of anxieties to cope with compared with the teenage pressures suffered by their parents and grandparents. We live in a competitive world, fraught with the... Children generally want to fit in to their various social groups so peer approval is a significant driver for their behaviour. For children resisting peer influence can mean isolation or instant ostracision... An alarming number of teens are addicted to prescription pills. Here is a look at just how easy it is to get addicted to prescription pills. One of the main reasons why parents send their children to therapeutic... Alcohol is not difficult for kids to get. Over 50% of eighth graders said it was fairly easy or very easy to obtain alcohol.When kids start drinking at an early age it is even more likely they will drink... |
Russians And Drinking Alcoholic Beverages
One of the most prominent Russian traditions is heavy drinking. Peter the Great was famous for his drinking exhibitions.
If you have read 'Khrushchev Remembers', you cannot forget his descriptions of Stalin's long nightly drinking bouts.
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Finding Symptoms of Drug Abuse
by Cliffside Malibu
Recovery can only occur after addicts and their loved ones have recognized the symptoms of drug abuse for what they actually are. With that in mind, drug interventions are often vital precursors to the... 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.... Nowadays, more and more people are becoming aware of the need to be healthy. They increase their intake of healthy foods, take vitamins to supplement their daily requirements, and go to the gym to exercise.Unfortunately,... 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... 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 is a big business. With at least fifteen large U.S. corporations supplying laboratory testing, employees and others are only a few minutes' drive from a testing facility. From employers who... 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... When it comes to talking about serious subjects like alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs, an overwhelming 70 percent of teens are more at ease when talking with their moms. In contrast, 12 percent of the... |