Drug Abuse

Alcohol Abuse at the University of Kentucky

Alcohol Abuse at the University of Kentucky — WRD 111-062 Project.


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For most, the biggest reason to visit Louisville would be the Kentucky Derby (coming up May 3). It could also be Hillerich & Bradsby, home of the Louisville Slugger (museum and factory open all year). And according to my cab driver …
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Families suffer as heroin overdoses rise
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Casey Helps Launch Group to Work on Prescription Drug Abuse

Casey helps launch group to work on prescription drug abuse
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., announced that he has helped to launch a bipartisan working group on the Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee to tackle the increasing crisis of prescription drug and heroin abuse across the country.
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Tennessee bill OKs criminal charges for mothers' prenatal drug use
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Dabbing Hysteria Exposed: Drug-Abuse Educator Slams ABC 15 for … – Phoenix New Times (Blog)

Dabbing Hysteria Exposed: Drug-Abuse Educator Slams ABC 15 for … – Phoenix New Times (blog)


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Dabbing Hysteria Exposed: DrugAbuse Educator Slams ABC 15 for
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Anti-drug educator Shane Watson often thinks about his appearance in a viral ABC 15 news story about the "threat" of dabbing. "It's not an exaggeration to say that for a short period of time, it ruined my life," says… Continue reading

Dabbing Hysteria Exposed: Drug-Abuse Educator Slams ABC 15 for … – Phoenix New Times (Blog)

Dabbing Hysteria Exposed: Drug-Abuse Educator Slams ABC 15 for … – Phoenix New Times (blog)


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Dabbing Hysteria Exposed: DrugAbuse Educator Slams ABC 15 for
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Resendez says, "Sadly, it's becoming the choice of drug among teens, some as young as sixth grade." Resendez relies on Watson heavily for the article and — though mentioning his prior use of booze and heroin — makes him sound… Continue reading

Do People Who Have Mental Illnesses Also Likely to Get Dual Diagnosis?

Question by anyssa w: Do people who have mental illnesses also likely to get dual diagnosis?
I was just wondering about how often people with mental problems also experience substance abuse.

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Answer by debbie p
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, roughly 50 percent of individuals with severe mental disorders are affected by substance abuse. Thirty-seven percent of alcohol abusers and 53 percent of drug abusers also have at least… Continue reading

Tennessee Bill OKs Criminal Charges for Mothers’ Prenatal Drug Use – MSNBC

Tennessee bill OKs criminal charges for mothers’ prenatal drug use – MSNBC


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Tennessee bill OKs criminal charges for mothers' prenatal drug use
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A bill to allow criminal assault charges against women whose infants suffer harm from their mothers' prenatal drug abuse may soon be on the books in Tennessee. House Bill 1295 now awaits a signature from Republican Gov. Bill Haslam. The measure would …
Tennessee adopts legislation to criminally prosecute drug-addicted… Continue reading