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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
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... 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... Features of urine and saliva drug testingBoth the urine drug testing and the saliva drug testing have their own advantages as well as some disadvantages. Collection of specimen:The major advantage of saliva... 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.... 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... 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,... Young people generally want to fit in to their various social groups so peer approval is a significant driver for their behaviour. For a young person resisting peer influence can mean isolation or instant... |
Understanding The Long Term Effects Of Cigarette Smoking
Some of the long term effects of cigarette smoking include: cancer, cardiovascular disease, lung disease, ulcers, damage to the fetus and low sperm count.
Cancer
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It's no secret that smoking can cause cancer. While lung cancer is the most widely known, other cancers include: mouth, larynx, esophagus and bladder. The kidneys, cervix, stomach and pancreas can also be affected as well. The Surgeon General states that ninety percent of all smoking related deaths are due to lung cancer.
Lung Diseases
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Other lung related diseases that can be linked to cigarette smoking include Bronchitis, pneumonia and emphysema. Ninety percent of these diseases are due to smoking.
Cardiovascular Diseases
Smokers are more prone to developing chronic heart disease then non-smokers. In fact heart disease is as big of a risk then cancer. These are just a few of the major long term health concerns for cigarette smoking. It's easy to see why it's so important to try to quit as soon as possible. Over time it's possible for the body to heal itself, however it can take years for the body to reverse some of the harmful effects that smoking can have. Don't wait; take action today so you can live a happier, healthier life.
For more information on the harmful effects of smoking, please visit: Stop Smoking Today a website that specializes in fighting addiction to smoking including all the long term effects of cigarette smoking .
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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Drug Addiction Must Be Prevented At Any Cost Otherwise It Will Destroy The Mankind
by diamond wooten
Prevention is better than cure- a phrase known to all. But what will happen if prevention is not available; cure will be the last option available to anyone. This happens in drug or alcohol addiction;... 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,... 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 involves many different methods and devices that detect whether or not a person has been using drugs or is currently under the influence. Drug testing products are available for home and office... 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... The drug abuse among people, employees, and especially among teenagers is a cause of concern and several drug testing methods are used to check drug abuse. Multi panel drug testing kits can be easily used... The past 20 years or so have seen a large increase in drug testing in the workplace and elsewhere. This testing has usually taken place in a laboratory setting; home drug testing is a relatively new phenomenon.... Drug Testing Programs in Schools are measures that teachers and administrators of a school put into place in order to discourage drug use by students. School districts saw widespread implementation of... |