Recommended books and speaker tapes about alcoholism, drug addiction and recovery.
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Drug users and alcohol drinkers are not only more susceptible to getting HIV / AIDS, but they are more likely to see the disease progress compared to those who do not drink or use illicit drugs.
A national association of pharmacy chain stores has vowed to help government officials in the battle against the growing problem of prescription drug abuse. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) submitted a statement to Congress supporting steps to reduce prescription drug abuse, misuse, diversion, and fraud.In the statement, the group outlined strategies they believe will help reduce prescription drug abuse, a problem the government has called an epidemic. Read More...
Drinking during pregnancy has long been known to cause some children to develop fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, but little was known about how alcohol affected the fetal brain. Now with new MRI imaging technology, scientists have been able to pinpoint exactly what happens to the brains of children with FAS. Read more...Related Information:
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Researchers are not sure exactly why, but they have found a link between teen alcohol consumption and certain kinds of computer activity. Teens who drink alcohol are more likely to also use their computes more for recreational activities such as downloading music and social networking.Surprisingly, the study did not find a link between teen drinking and the use of video games. Read More...
Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them. The following self-assessment tests can help you determine whether or not it may be time to get help.
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