alcohol misuse

UK Students Take Playful Approach to Tackle Issue of Suicide

by Jonopoly UK Students Take Playful Approach to Tackle Issue of Suicide Sandoval says his organization has increased its emphasis on suicide prevention. "We've had a lot of focus with like alcohol mainly and then drugs and mental health. But we've started to expand more into mental health and look like depression and … Read more on WEKU Alcoholic New York postman steals tonne of undelivered mail A depressed, alcoholic New York postman appeared in court last week accused of hoarding more than a tonne of undelivered mail over the past decade. Joseph Brucato, a Vietnam War veteran who is 67 years old, was arrested on Wednesday after a fellow … Read more on Noosa News Read more... ...

Adderall Deaths Question -10pts?

Question by Danielle: adderall deaths question -10pts? did the people who died due to adderall die because they were using it incorrectly (aka snorting it, taking it without a perscription, or taking more than perscribed) or had they been taking it correctly and routinely for their adhd and suddenly die? additional information on adderall is greatly appreciated also. Best answer: Answer by tainted beautythey were taking it incorrectly Answer by paintmeblue719I don’t know how they were taking it, but I can tell you why they died. Read more... ...

Drop in Alcohol Related Hospital Admissions

by marsmet551 Drop in alcohol related hospital admissions "We believe that a minimum price per unit of alcohol will be an effective and efficient way to tackle alcohol misuse in Scotland as part of this package of measures, and will provide a step change in reducing harm. "Given the link between consumption … Read more on Glasgow Evening Times Police continue to combat fake and fraudulent ID usage Mallory said she doesn't know anyone at the University who uses websites, but some of her friends in other colleges buy fakes online to buy alcohol. “It doesn't … “We'll be in the bars as they are checking the IDs, trying to ...

Hotline for Alcohol Abuse (888) 978-4179

...  for Alcohol Abuse (888) 978-4179 – Hotline for Alcohol Abuse – Looking for Hotline for Alcohol Abuse? Call (888) 978-4179 for Hotline for Alcohol Abuse. Available 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week! …   Drug and alcohol event to improve services in the Bay A FREE event for people and families affected by drug and alcohol misuse in Torbay is being held on Thursday, March 6. 'Torbay Recovery Fayre' is for people suffering from drug and alcohol misuse, including families, friends, carers and relevant … Read more on Torquay Herald Express Read ...

Plan to Tackle Alcohol Abuse Launched

by Ken Lund Plan to tackle alcohol abuse launched The government has launched a new project to tackle the harmful effects of excessive drinking. Twenty areas across England and Wales are being set up as Local Alcohol Action Areas (LAAAs) to combat drink-fuelled crime and disorder and the damage … Read more on Nursing in Practice Help us to handle alcohol problems, say Bradford health campaigners In 2012-13, there were more than 40,000 screenings for alcohol problems within the district's treatment systems, with 8,146 alcohol-related hospital admissions, down from 8,272 in 2011/12. “The demand on our services is growing in line with a general … Read more on Bradford Telegraph and Argus Read more... ...

Former Alcohol Campaigner Caught Driving While Five Times the Limit

...  driving while five times the limit A former alcohol abuse campaigner is facing jail after she admitted driving while almost five times the legal drinking limit. Eileen McArthur, a former senior planning officer for Focus on Alcohol Angus, was found drunk behind the wheel twice in three … Read more on STV Dundee 'Kids seduced into dangerous drinking' – addiction counsellor The very fact that there are 2,000 hospital beds taken up in Ireland every single night because of alcohol misuse should shock us into action. I would like to see things improve but I don't believe that will happen any time soon. In fact, I see things … Read more on Donegal Democrat Read ...

Medications for Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar Affective Disorder Triggers and Medications

Manic depression or now called bipolar affective disorder, have millions of people suffering from this mood disorder. Mood swings are but natural, but this mood disorder is way beyond the normal experiences of people. The disorder is characterized by extreme low depression and highs of an elated mood or mania. The frequency usually varies from one individual to another. The cause of bipolar affective disorder is not yet established although experts claim that it has something to do with genetics and hormonal levels. There are also cases when other acquired illnesses of an individual cause bipolar disorder. Read more... ...