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• in Lifestyle
  Assault At Fort Hood: A Symbol of the Military's Mental Health Crisis
  The wake up call has been made, the U.S. Military is suffering from a nervous breakdown and we must give them the help they need.
  by suhrmd / on Nov 19, 2009

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “substance abuse”

• Alcohol Use Among High School Students--Georgia, 2007 [From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

  
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• Overdose Deaths Involving Prescription Opioids Among Medicaid Enrollees--Washington, 2004-2007 [From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

  
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• Use of Multiple Psychotropic Meds on the Rise

  
  Psych Central News — Authority: 584
  Polypharmacy, the practice of prescribing multiple drugs, is a growing trend for mental health care as antidepressants and antipsychotic medications are now being used together. While use of multiple medications is sometimes indicated, study authors warn that significant side effects could occur and that more ...
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• J & J Heiress Casey Johnson Dies

  
  Testing It Up Drug & Health Testing News Test Country Blog — Authority: 137
  The Web is abuzz with rather sad news – the death of Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson. The year 2010 certainly starts of in a somber note for the Johnson family, who have already requested for “privacy during this very difficult time” through a statement released by the spokesman of Jets owner Woody ...
  19 hours ago

• HOMOVISION REHAB with THE SWARMITE: EXPECTATIONS

  
  Gay London videos and news, gay interviews, gay clubbing, gay health, gay comment and gay views on HOMOVISION.TV Gay TV, gay London videos and news, gay interviews, gay clubbing, gay health, gay comment and gay views on HOMOVISION.TV — Authority: 130
  Setting expectations too high is societies curse, which is why government and partners fail us and media is flooded at this time of year with detox trivia, diet plans and resolutions. Don’t encourage them, be stylish – wait till February or when you feel you want to, rather than need to just because it’s New ...
  20 hours ago

• Elton John Lends Eminem A Helping Hand

  
  Testing It Up Drug & Health Testing News Test Country Blog — Authority: 137
  Elton John and Eminem have more than just music in common. Eminem is said to be currently waging a battle against substance abuse – something that Elton John also went through at one point in his life. It is therefore not surprising that Elton John has been helping Eminem with his ongoing battle. Elton John has ...
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• #584; In which Nate has a Houseguest

  
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• Elton John helps Eminem to get off drugs

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 734
  London, Jan 4 (IANS) Legendary British musician Elton John says he has been helping American rapper Eminem to get rid of drugs for more than a year.“As a recovered drug abuser, I am happy to help people if they want the assistance but drugs make people so arrogant that they often reject (help),” starpulse.com ...
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• Alcoholism causes sleep problems even during extended abstinence

  
  iHealthBulletin News — Authority: 134
  AASMnet.org - Long-term alcoholism affects sleep even after long periods of abstinence, and the pattern of this effect is similar in both men and women, according to a study in the journal SLEEP.Results indicate that in long-term alcoholics who had not had a drink for up to 719 days, the percentage of slow wave sleep ...
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• Update: Artie Lange Hospitalised

  
  Bitch Pleaz — Authority: 140
  No rest for the wicked….Funny man Artie Lange — a Howard Stern sidekick with a history of substance abuse issues and DUI arrests — was rushed to a hospital just outside New York City for undisclosed reasons early Saturday.“I can confirm that Artie is in the hospital. Artie has chosen to keep all information on ...
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• Elton John Helps Eminem Quit Drugs

  
  Bodog Beat — Authority: 503
  Eminem is apparently getting off drugs with help from Elton John . The rapper, who was once controversial for making homophobic lyrics in his songs, is now getting help from Elton. "Ive been helping Eminem over the last 18 months and hes doing brilliantly," said Elton. Eminem went to rehab in 2005, in which he ...
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• Going To Pot

  
  Providentia — Authority: 425
  Located on at 17 quaiAnjou on Ile St. Louis in Paris 4th arrondissment, the Hotel de Lauzun is no longer open to the public but is still remembered for its stylish architecture and historical significance.  It has another distinction that isnt so well known however.  From 1844 to 1849, the Hotel was the ...
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• North Carolina Implements Smoking Ban

  
  Testing It Up Drug & Health Testing News Test Country Blog — Authority: 137
  North Carolina may be one of the last states where one would expect to see a smoking ban implemented, but the state ushered in the New Year by doing just that. North Carolina has always been known as a tobacco-growing state, with a history that goes back to just after the Civil War. It is the largest ...
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• Return Of Artie Lange Still Unconfirmed After Hospitalization

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 734
  By Madhuri DeyJan 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) fans of Artie Lange must have been relieved when it was announced that he would be back on the “Howard Stern Show.” Throughout this holiday season, apparently, the famous comedian had left the question of his return to the show suspended in the air. The return has become even ...
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• Radio icon Howard Stern’s sidekick Artie Lange hospitalised

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 734
  New York, Jan 3 (IANS) Comedian Artie Lange, one of radio icon Howard Stern’s on-air sidekicks, has been hospitalised.“We can confirm that Artie is in the hospital,” imdb.com quoted a rep for Lange as saying. “Artie has chosen to keep all information on this matter between him and his doctor. There will be no ...
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• iPhone App as Blood Alcohol Test

  
  Testing It Up Drug & Health Testing News Test Country Blog — Authority: 137
  The New Year’s Eve party will undoubtedly be only the first party of several that will make 2010 colorful for you. For those of us who are over 21, a party may involve a cocktail or alcoholic beverage or two; sometimes even more, depending on how much fun one is having. The thing about having fun, though, is that ...
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• Elton John Says He’s Been Helping Eminem Fight Drugs

  
  NewsOne — Authority: 590
  LONDON –  Elton John says he has been helping American rapper Eminen fight drug problems for more than a year. John says Eminem is succeeding in his well-publicized battle against substance abuse. John told BBC Radio Saturday that as a recovered drug abuser he is happy to help people if they want the assistance ...
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• Self-help Works for Substance Abuse

  
  Recovery Is Sexy.com — Authority: 124
    Self-help for substance-use disorders: history, effectiveness, knowledge gaps, and research opportunities Scientific evidence suggests substance-use disorder (SUD)-focused self-help group involvement is a helpful adjunct to SUD treatment, yet significant knowledge gaps remain. The principal aim of this ...
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• Parents, Should You Drink with Your Teens?

  
  Parenting My Teen — Authority: 116
  I’ve been doing a little research lately on the subject of teen drinking and drug addiction because my son, who is 24, is currently in rehab due to his addictions . I came across this article which, though a little old, has some good points in the article as well as in the comments. One of the points raised by ...
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• Price of Vodka in Russia Doubled!

  
  Testing It Up Drug & Health Testing News Test Country Blog — Authority: 137
  The Russian New Year and Orthodox Christmas holidays are usually a time for merry-making and drinking. It is a rather lengthy affair, lasting from January 1 until 11, and involves a whole lot of drinking; and drinking usually involves what is perhaps the most favored liquor in that part of the world – vodka. This ...
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