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Addiction News: April 3rd, 2013 Mayor Bloomberg Delivers Keynote Address at National Rx Drug Abuse Summit [ Mike Bloomberg] Too Stoned To Drive? Marijuana DUI Bill Passes Colorado House [ Huffington Post] Why is less cocaine coming from Colombia? [The Economist] Children as young as SEVEN... Learn More

Alcohol Awareness Month April is “Alcohol Awareness Month.” It is aimed at educating and raising awareness of underage drinking, alcohol abuse, treatment, and other related issues. It was founded and has been sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence... Learn More

Underage Drinking Fact Sheet Underage Drinking Fact Sheet Today, underage drinking is almost as common as legal drinking. Due to the popularity of underage drinking, it has become a serious issue among young people in the United States. In the United States an estimated 10... Learn More

Addiction News: March 29th, 2013 Drug addiction rising in Egypt, officials say [ Los Angeles Times] Gambling addiction affects more men and women, seduced by growing casino accessibility [ NY Daily News] Bill seeks to allow alcohol references on Oregon's 'wine country' license plates [Oregon... Learn More

Alcoholism and Women’s Health Alcoholism and Women's Health Alcoholism in women often develops along a different path than alcoholism in men. Alcoholism in women often begins for different reasons, progresses more quickly, and goes untreated for a longer period of time. Alcoholism in women... Learn More

Health Problems Associated with Alcoholism Pt. 2 Alcohol has become so ingrained in our social culture that we often forget it is a poison. When you ingest poison it immediately begins to impact your body in ways that can cause serious health problems. Alcohol penetrates every cell... Learn More

Health Problems Associated with Alcoholism Pt. 1 Alcohol has become so ingrained in our social culture that we often forget it is a poison. When you ingest poison it immediately begins to impact your body in ways that can cause serious health problems. Alcohol penetrates every cell... Learn More

In Addiction News: March 27th, 2013 More Health Care Professionals Abusing Anesthesia Drug: Study [US NEWS] Study explores alcohol dependence [Yale Daily News] Pfizer's drug to treat tuberculosis in short supply [Yahoo! News] Kansas House approves bill establishing drug testing for welfare, unemployment recipients [The... Learn More

In Addiction News: March 26th, 2013 'Friday Night Lights' author in rehab, admits $587K shopping addiction [Today.com] Research Provides Clues to Alcohol Addiction Vulnerability [Science Daily] Video game addiction and other Internet compulsive disorders mask depression, anxiety, learning disabilities [NY Daily News] Medical Marijuana Goes Even... Learn More

Are we born addicts? Are we born addicts? This is the age old question of addiction: What causes people to become addicts? Is it genetic or environmental? Nature or nurture? Are we born as addicts or does our environment cause us to become addicts?... Learn More

Women Are Less Likely To Seek Addiction Treatment Women Are Less Likely To Seek Addiction Treatment Statistically, men are more likely to engage in substance abuse and become addicted, but the number of female addicts and alcoholics is on the rise. Unfortunately, women are far less likely to... Learn More

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are potentially life-threatening. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can happen in people who have been drinking very heavily for weeks, month, or years and then either stop or reduce the amount of alcohol they are... Learn More

Addiction News: April 3rd, 2013

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