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Veterans: Casualties of the Drug War

Daniel Robelo | Posted 11.11.2009 | Politics

Read More: Veteran, Afghanistan, War in Afghanistan, United States Armed Forces, Traumatic Brain Injury, War in Iraq, Drug Policy Institute, Substance Abuse, Veteran's Day, Veteran's Affairs, War on Drugs, Iraq, Ptsd, Tbi, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Politics News
Daniel Robelo

It's a sad day in America when, instead of being offered compassion and treatment, veterans struggling with substance abuse and PTSD as a result of their service are locked up for these conditions.

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Project Prevention Encourages Addicts Not To Have Children

Huffington Post | Jonathan Daniel Harris | Posted 10.31.2009 | Impact

Read More: Teen Pregnancy, Substance-Exposed Births, Pregnancy, Substance Abuse, Drug Abuse, Barbara Harris, Project Prevention, Impact News

An estimated 11-15% of babies are exposed to drugs or alcohol in utero. Many of these babies are born with addictions or physical disabilities. For ye...

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Phoenix House Helps Troubled Teens Rise From The Ashes With Music

Kara DioGuardi | Posted 10.16.2009 | Impact

Read More: Phoenix House, Phoenix Academy, Philanthropy, Substance Abuse, Music Therapy, Music, Empowerment, Creative Expression, Teenagers, Impact News
Kara DioGuardi

As I've seen how music has changed my life and that of others, I'm energized and want to do more. I believe music can build self-esteem and deal with problems relating to anxiety and depression - which often underlie substance abuse.

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Is Relapse Part Of Recovery?

Carole Bennett | Posted 10.15.2009 | Living

Read More: Addiction, Alcoholic, Drugs, Recovery, Substance Abuse, Addiction & Recovery, Drug Addict, Alcoholism, Living News
Carole Bennett

Relapse is common when the alcoholic/addict has not had enough recovery under their belt through 12-step meetings, sponsorship, counseling or their own personal determination to rely on an arsenal of "tools" to ward off the relapse demon.

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Where is Mental Health in Health Care Reform?

Lloyd I. Sederer, MD | Posted 09.24.2009 | Politics

Read More: Depression, Mental Health Homes, Mental Health, Morbidity, Screening, Health Care Reform, National Institute of Mental Health, Mortality, Binge Drinking, Substance Abuse, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cancer, Health Care, Care Paths, Politics News
Lloyd I. Sederer, MD

Have you heard a word about mental health in the deluge of discussions that populate health reform communications on TV, radio and newspapers? Have you seen any mention in Federal legislative offerings?

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The Roller Coaster Relationship With An Alcoholic/Addict: When Do You Get Off the Ride?

Carole Bennett | Posted 09.24.2009 | Living

Read More: Addiction and Recovery, Drug Addict, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Alcoholic, Addict, Addiction & Recovery, Substance Abuse, Family, Living News
Carole Bennett

I have compiled what I call The Pyramid of Change; 6 phases of the alcoholic/addict from the beginnings of irresponsible behavior to full blown wreckage.

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Like Lottery Winners, Pro Athletes Also Blow Big Money

Don McNay | Posted 09.22.2009 | Business

Read More: National Basketball Association, Small Business, National Football League, Aerosmith, Yogi Berra, Tom Leach, Jack Whitaker, Carlito's Way, Strip Clubs, Investment Advisors, Weight Loss Counselor, Cnbc, Richmond Ky, Sports Agents, Nba, Financial Crisis, Substance Abuse, Financial Planning, Entourage, Lottery Winners, Personal Finance, McNay Settlement Group, Bankruptcy, Lotteries, Powerball, Players Unions, Kentucky, Don McNay, Nfl, Fox Business News, Clu, Structured Settlements, Dave Ramsey, Sports Illustrated, Cnn, Espn, Vanderbilt University, The American College, Major League Baseball, Banking, Million Dollar Round Table, Eastern Kentucky University, Attraction to Celebrities, University of Kentucky, Certified Structured Settlement Consultant, University of Kentucky Wildcats, Posse, Business News
Don McNay

Even as a structured settlement consultant, I was stunned to learn that within two years of retirement, 78 percent of NFL players are bankrupt or under financial stress.

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Kids and Self Esteem: The Real Deal

Donna Fish | Posted 09.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Confidence Building, Kids, Parenting, Eating Disorders, Self-Esteem, Substance Abuse, Parenting Advice, Teens, Living News
Donna Fish

How do you as a parent help give your kids the skills to do their best, which involves trying over and over and over?

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8 Million Americans Consider Suicide

Yahoo | Associated Press | Posted 09.18.2009 | Living

Read More: Happiness, Depression, Depression Treatment, Suicide, Suicides, Death, Dying, Death and Dying, Death & Dying, Substance Abuse, Young Americans, Attempted-Suicide, Lifestyle, Living News

More than 8 million Americans seriously consider suicide each year, according to a new government study. About 32,000 suicides occur in the United St...

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Marijuana Use By The Numbers

Paul Armentano | Posted 11.10.2009 | Politics

Read More: Incarceration, Norml, Marijuana, Dea, Obama, Heroin, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Prohibition, Cannabis, Drug Enforcement Administration, Surveys, Alcohol, Drug Use, Samhsa, Thc, Drug War, Substance Abuse, Drug Policy, Cocaine, Politics News
Paul Armentano

By age 25, 54 percent of the population has admittedly used marijuana. Does anyone still believe that marijuana prohibition is working -- or that all of these people deserve to be behind bars?

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Al-Anon 12-Step Recovery Program: Love It Or Leave It

Carole Bennett | Posted 11.10.2009 | Living

Read More: Recovery, Alcoholism, Alcohol, 12-Steps, Addiction, Alcoholics Anonymous, Addiction & Recovery, Drugs, Substance Abuse, Al-Anon, Living News
Carole Bennett

As a professional family substance abuse counselor, I encourage my clients to attend Al-anon and find out if it is something they wish to incorporate in their recovery. Some swear by it, others are shunned.

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It's Not Only the Alcoholic/Addicts Problem; 8 Reasons Why Families or Friends Don't Get Help, Don't Get Involved

Carole Bennett | Posted 09.14.2009 | Living

Read More: Drug Intervention, Addiction, Drug Addiction, Diane Schuler, National Association for Children of Alcoholics, Substance Abuse, Diane Schuler Alcohol, Addiction & Recovery, Living News
Carole Bennett

To pretend this disease doesn't exist makes us as irresponsible as the alcoholic/addict. We can and are obligated do our part by using whatever means available to thwart the downward spiral.

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Tackling Integrated Care Is Key to Health Reform

James R. Knickman | Posted 09.11.2009 | New York

Read More: Health Care Reform, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Health Reform, New York, Health, New York News
James R. Knickman

In New York, an initiative is underway to align efforts across the public and private sectors to address integrated care.

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The Road To Addiction: One Reader's Story

Carole Bennett | Posted 09.10.2009 | Living

Read More: Addiction, Recovery, Alcohol Abuse, Substance Abuse, Abuse, Alcoholism, Personal Tragedy, Addiction & Recovery, Living News
Carole Bennett

Having an entire department of Mental Health professionals pounding everyday to convince me that I was wrong and I was simply a hopeless addict actually hindered my recovery by years. It made the mountain so much harder to climb.

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The Road to Addiction - How Trauma Can Lead To Addiction

Carole Bennett | Posted 09.01.2009 | Home

Read More: Recovery, Health, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse, Home News
Carole Bennett

Everyone has varying degrees of trauma in their life. Similar to depression, trauma can lead to self medication (prescription or otherwise) to numb the pain in an attempt to dilute the reality of the occurrence; which in turn can lead to dependency and/or addiction.

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Breaking Our Addiction to Prison

Gen. Barry McCaffrey | Posted 08.27.2009 | Politics

Read More: Drug Addiction, Biden Crime Bill, Drug Court, Criminal Justice System, Prison, Dennis Challeen, Incarceration Rates, Samhsa, Substance Abuse, Drug Crime, Politics News
Gen. Barry McCaffrey

It has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Drug Courts work. Drug Courts significantly reduce drug abuse and crime and do so at less expense than any other justice strategy.

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Driven To Drink By Marijuana Laws?

Reuters | Posted 08.23.2009 | Politics

Read More: California, Marijuana, Alcohol, Medical Marijuana, Decriminalization, Marijuana Laws, Substance Abuse, Pot, Drinking, Politics News

ough marijuana laws are driving millions of Americans to a more dangerous mood-altering substance, alcohol. The unintended consequence: violence and t...

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Playing the Hand that Life Deals You

Don McNay | Posted 08.22.2009 | Living

Read More: Children, Main Street and Wall Street, Handicapped Children, Chartered Financial Consultant, Bailouts, Poker, Trial Magazine, Northern Kentucky, Gambling, Goldman Sachs, Car Financing, Bailout, Richmond Ky, Trial Lawyers, McNay Settlement Group, Brian Injured Babies, Tennessee Trial Lawyers, Grandparents, Joe McNay, Fox Business News, Clu, Goldman Sachs Bonuses, Son of a Son of a Gambler, Million Dollar Round Table, Chartered LIfe Underwriter, Wall Street Bonuses, Washington, Positive Attitude, Main Street, Obama, Drugs, Special Needs Children, Cincinnati, Teen Pregnancy, Financial Crisis, Substance Abuse, American College, Personal Finance, Blackjack, Kentucky Trial Lawyers, Professional Gambler, Structured Settlement, Msfs, Twitter, Chfc, Kentucky, Don McNay, Sub Prime Mortgages, Parenting, Facebook, Structured Settlements, Federal Bailouts, Credit Cards, American Association for Justice, Wall Street Crisis, Wall Street, Vanderbilt University, Financial Consultant, Natalie Merchant, Casino, Brain Injury, Eastern Kentucky University, Certified Structured Settlement Consultant, Newport Ky, Cbnc, Living News
Don McNay

I've dealt with hundreds of parents of special needs children. They take the hand that is dealt to them. And usually turn that hand into aces.

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Health Class No Longer Required In Texas High Schools

Associated Press | Posted 08.08.2009 | Politics

Read More: Tennagers, Children, Obesity, School, Grugs, Sex Education, Texas, Health Class, Education, Nutrition, Teens, Teen Pregnancy, High School, Substance Abuse, Tobacco, Health Care, Politics News

AUSTIN, Texas (AP)-- Health class will no longer be a state requirement for high school students this fall, making Texas one of the few states in the ...

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14 Addiction Triggers: Why, When and How it Starts Part 2

Carole Bennett | Posted 08.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Drug Addiction, Health, Alcoholism, Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Substance Abuse, Wellness, Living News
Carole Bennett

Strong family structure guided in responsible, honest and/or religious values are no guarantee to thwart the constant barrage and temptation of a neighborhood with abundantly available drugs.

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The Road to Addiction: 14 Triggers -- Why, When and How it Starts

Carole Bennett | Posted 07.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Addiction, Drugs, Peer Pressure, Parenting, Substance Abuse, Family, Alcohol, Living News
Carole Bennett

The more you understand about substance abuse, the better your chances are of coping with the situation successfully.

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Ohmigod! Drinkers Think Better for Longer! Hide This From Children AND Adults!

Stanton Peele | Posted 02.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Health, Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimers, Dependence, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Drugs, Alzheimer's, Binge Drinking, Substance Abuse, Drinking, Living News
Stanton Peele

How much is less than 1-2 drinks? Maybe put a touch of alcohol on your tongue every other day with an eye dropper -- no cheating and putting two drops while we're not looking!

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Turns Out That Our Government is Literally in Bed with Big Oil

Josh Tickell | Posted 10.31.2008 | Green

Read More: Us Government, Oil, Sexual Favors, Substance Abuse, Department of the Interior, Promiscuity, Scandal, Big Oil, Green News
Josh Tickell

"Recently, a scandal broke over illicit activities in the division of the Department of the Interior responsible for, among other things, royalties to oil companies."

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Governor Blagojevich, Do Right on Substance Abuse Cuts

Greg Harris | Posted 10.06.2008 | Chicago

Read More: Substance Abuse, Rod Blagojevich, Rewrite to Do Right, Illinois Substance Abuse Funding, Springfield Gridlock, Blagojevich Cuts, State Budget Cuts, Illinois Budget Cuts, Greg Harris Blagojevich, Illinois Treatment Cuts, Illinois Substance Abuse Funding Cut, Blagojevich Rewrite, Rewrite to Do-Right, Illinois State Budget, Chicago News
Greg Harris

Rather than spread the pain of a difficult budget year across the state budget, the Governor purposefully targeted vulnerable Illinoisans for more pain and suffering. They will pay a steep price, and so will everyone else.

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The Dangers Of Anger

Karen Salmansohn | Posted 07.12.2008 | Living

Read More: Forgiveness Therapy, Tatum O'Neal Drugs, Lindsay Lohan Drugs, Substance Abuse, The Balanced Life, Drew Barrymore Drugs, Happiness, Living News
Karen Salmansohn

Tatum O'Neal. Britney Spears. Lindsay Lohan. Your dear sweet Aunt Mamie. Why do so many substance abusers keep getting sucked back into their addictio...

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