The Prevalence of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse

The Prevalence of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse – Global Solutions to Global Challenges-Part 2 Theme: The Prevalence of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse in the General Population, the Work Force, and the Crimina…

'What will it cost?': Rising deductibles force many to base medical decisions …

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For adults: Alcohol and drug abuse, aortic aneurysm, blood pressure, cholesterol, colorectal cancer, depression, diabetes, immunizations, obesity, sexually transmitted diseases, tobacco use. >> For women: Anemia, breast cancer genetic testing and …
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A long wait for help: Addiction counselor shortage lengthens wait for treatment

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The couple's ending was happy, but their wait for treatment reveals a real-life consequence of the shortage of addiction counselors in North Dakota – a need created by an aging workforce and a rising demand for treatment. Health officials say the …
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'Learning to meet life on life's terms'

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And in a poll co-sponsored last year by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, 45 percent of those reporting from eastern Kentucky said prescription drug abuse has caused problems for friends, relatives and family members. The poll found that young …
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Marijuana: the highs and lows

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However, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (http://www.drugabuse.gov/ publications/drugfacts/marijuana) notes that "heavy marijuana users generally report lower life satisfaction, poorer mental and physical health, relationship problems and less …
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