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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
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.... 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... 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... One of the proudest things I've ever done in my lifetime, is to stay away from drugs! And, in the year 2006, I am 60 years young, and I lived through the drug culture of the 1960's and survived. A few... Alcoholism signs and symptoms are clues that alcohol may be a problem. If left untreated, alcoholism signs and symptoms and alcoholism can affect the quality of life of the person as well as those around... 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... 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... |
Facts about Drug Treatment
Let's face it. One of the perennial societal problems the whole world is facing right now is drug addiction. It seems like we are losing every one of our people, youth especially, to substance abuse that continuously destroy lives, damage the future, and hurt our economy. Article to continue below----------------------------------------------
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Julie Smith is a freelance writer for Drug Rehab Help, one of the foremost resources of drug rehabilitation centers all across America as well as an information portal for substance abuse resources. In her spare time, she enjoys the company of her family and little dog, Chiqui, in their suburban home.
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A Brief History of Drug Testing
by Damian Sofsian
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... <p>It’s always surprising to me that parents don't have a clue that their teen is using drugs. When they ask for my help and then list their teen’s issues, it's immediately clear... 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... 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,... Though there are many preventive acts to not to abuse drugs, drug addictives number is increasing year by year. Once a person addicted to drugs, still there is a way to abstain him from abusing drugs.... 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... While there are many issues with teenagers that strike fear in the heart of a parent, teen drug use is the prime one. But you can't let your fear force you to ignore drug concerns in your child's life.... |