Considering the growing number of students involved in various drug-related cases, the majority of local administrators in Kozhikode district decided to reorganize student protection committees. Existing committees will be reconstituted with leaders of parent-teacher associations, neighborhood members, anti-alcohol activists and leaders leading community policing programs. Efforts are also underway to …
Read More »Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation raises awareness about substance abuse
Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation, Sask. – Many members of the Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation gathered Friday to raise awareness about addictions and drug use in their community. The day resonated with 15-year-old Mykayla Huntinghawk, who no longer lives with her addiction-stricken mother. “I haven’t spoken to her in …
Read More »J&J and Distributors Finalize Landmark $26 Billion Opioid Settlement
Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors — including Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen — finalized nationwide agreements on Friday over their role in the opioid addiction crisis, an announcement that paves the way for $26 billion to go to of almost every state and local government in the United States. Taken …
Read More »Pakistani narco-terrorism at J&K has already had disastrous consequences
In recent years there has been a phenomenal increase in the amount narcotics trafficked and consumed in India. What was once a largely metropolitan habit is rapidly catching up in India’s tier two cities. In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), a pre-existing chronic drug abuse problem has now taken on epidemic …
Read More »Can we prevent Internet addiction in high school?
An intervention based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has found moderate success in preventing gambling and internet addiction among at-risk young people, according to German researchers. Compared to a control group, adolescents who participated in the PROTECT intervention experienced a significantly greater reduction in symptoms related to gambling disorder and disordered …
Read More »Hannibal High School students learn how to prevent heroin abuse
HANNIBAL (WGEM) – The Hannibal Fire Department is trying to educate students about the harmful effects of heroin to prevent abuse from happening at a young age. Hannibal Fire public education coordinator Mark Kempker said a 14-year-old student in Canton overdosed on heroin last year. He wants to prevent such …
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The past few weeks have been a pretty tough battle for popular Twitch streamer Imane “Pokimane” Anys, as she has had to constantly endure online trolls and defend herself against targeted harassment. Amid all the furor, a rumor that Pokimane was doing drugs on one of her old streams had …
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Homicide is the leading cause of child deaths in Baltimore, according to a new city analysis of the unusual and unexpected deaths of 208 minors over the past five years. The report, written by the Child Fatality Review team and published on Friday, said new policies and additional resources in …
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After overdoing it during the holidays, many people are focusing on health and wellness in the new year. Some practice Dry January and give up drinking during the month. And more and more people are drinking less or have stopped drinking altogether: sales of non-alcoholic beverages have increased more than …
Read More »SAMHSA Works To Turn National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Into Three Digit Number | 2021-12-31
Rockville, MD – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is helping to upgrade the National Lifeline for Suicide Prevention to a three-digit number – 988. According to a press release, Congress has designated the updated dial code in 2020 and the Department of Health and Human Services, through …
Read More »Government supports abstinence-based drug rehab for prisoners
Prescribing methadone for heroin addiction in prisons must be replaced by “abstinence-based methods,” Justice Secretary Dominic Raab said. The new measures are proposed in the White Paper on the Prison Strategy for England and Wales, to tackle drug addiction in the prison population. In a review done for the government, …
Read More »Rehabilitation for climbers | WJMN
Posted: Dec 6 2021 / 21:45 EST / Update: Dec 6 2021 / 21:45 EST LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Almost ten million people run, fist jam, and solo their way to the top of boulders, boulders and mountains. Rock climbing is on the rise in popularity, inspired both …
Read More »Do you dream of an alcohol-free Christmas? Join the (soda) club | Alcohol
The concept of a Christmas without champagne, wine or whiskey is counter-intuitive to many. But this holiday season, a growing number of Britons are avoiding alcohol and preparing for a party all – or at least partially -, according to retailers. Sales in the alcohol-free and low-alcohol category, also known …
Read More »Mental Health Awareness and Training Grant
On St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea received a $ 625,000 Mental Health Awareness and Training (MHAT) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in September 2021. The grant will provide mental health training to over 2 500 community members over the next five years. . The Substance Abuse …
Read More »Shaheen and Capito lead bipartisan IMPACT law to reform drug retention period for opioid use disorder for providers
23 November 2021 (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would increase the length of time a doctor can hold long-acting injectable buprenorphine (LAI) – a form of medication for disorders related to the use of opioids – in …
Read More »Filmmaker profiles young man’s struggle with substance abuse disorders
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Read More »Postwar reconciliation, accountability and rehabilitation continue to dominate US-Lankan relations – the Island
âDisputes between the government. named major obstacle ‘ By Shamindra Ferdinando The parliamentary committee for the supervision of public enterprises-COPE has asked for an explanation of the unauthorized spending on the âYowunpuraâ in 2018 and 2019. A recent COPE investigation revealed huge losses and an attempt to suppress the government’s …
Read More »Minority leader SC House explains why he wants to lower the age for drinking
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Soon, Southern Carolinians may not have to turn 21 to enjoy an adult drink, thanks to a new bill that aims to raise the age of alcohol consumption in South Carolina between the ages of 21 and 18. The bill’s sponsor, minority parliamentary leader Todd Rutherford, …
Read More »St. Louis man struggling with heroin addiction was the fourth of six serial killer murder victims | Law and order
“He would say, ‘I have to get back to my daughters,'” said Lester Eugene Robinson. Her son enjoyed reading detective novels and detective novels, especially by authors Walter Mosley and James Patterson. A self-taught hairdresser, he kept his trimmer clean and sharp and cut his friends’ hair for free. Back …
Read More »LGBTQ American Indians Report High Levels of Depression and Abuse, Study Finds
Alaskan Native American Indian lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (AIAN) adults have higher levels of mental health issues, physical abuse and economic instability than their non-LGBTQ peers, according to a new report. The study, released last month by UCLA Law School’s Williams Institute ahead of Native American Heritage Month in …
Read More »St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Receives $ 1.125 Million to Improve Access to Behavioral Health Services Livonia, Michigan (MI), Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
Additional funding to help expand mental health awareness and treatment in Chelsea and surrounding communities CHELSEA, MI, (November 2, 2021) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announced that it has received a $ 625,000 Mental Health Awareness and Training (MHAT) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and …
Read More »US Representative Madeleine Dean and her son write memoirs about her addiction and recovery
On October 30, Harry Cunnane, the second son of US Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, celebrated his ninth year of recovery from addiction. To mark the occasion, Inquirer reporter Rita Giordano sat down with Cunnane and Dean to chat Under our roof: a son’s fight for recovery, a mother’s fight for her …
Read More »Spirits Market Size to Reach $ 241,250 Million by End of 2027 with CAGR of 0.4%
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Read More »Crack down on vendors, build affordable rehabilitation centers
Not so long ago, a 14 year old teenager was sitting in front of me staring at the floor. Parents complained that their son often became aggressive without any apparent provocation. Twenty years ago, I would have tried to look at school distress, parental pressure, or adolescent disorders as probable …
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Read More »How to break a phone addiction without leaving Cold Turkey
“How to build a life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, addressing questions of meaning and happiness. Click here to listen to his new series of podcasts on happiness, How to build a happy life. Band now, almost everyone knows that we can be addicted to our digital devices. …
Read More »Cartels peddle methamphetamine and heroin containing fentanyl without users knowing
EL PASO, TX (Border Report) – Mario considered asking for help when his opioid addiction “started to take my life away.” And when two of his friends recently died of fentanyl overdoses, he knew he had to stop. What he didn’t know was that he too was consuming the potentially …
Read More »Signs of fentanyl abuse, how to help someone who is dependent
A bag of evidence containing the synthetic opioid fentanyl disguised as Oxycodone is shown at a press conference led by US Attorney McGregor W. Scott at the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday August 19, 2020 to raise awareness of the danger fentanyl as the number of fentanyl overdose deaths …
Read More »Summer of Healing event connects community with mental health resources
At their last Summer of Healing event, the Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention showcased community mental health resources available to those who may be struggling. Saturday’s event at Sherman Park coincided with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Tarsha Wiggins is the founder of Speak Wellness Behavioral Health and Consulting, which focuses …
Read More »Revanth launches ‘white challenge’ against drug addiction
Drug cultivation allegations and counter-allegations in the state took an interesting turn on Saturday with TPCC chairman Revanth Reddy launching a ‘white challenge’ where he wanted politicians and celebrities to be tested drug analysis to send a positive message against drug addiction. “As role models for young people, people in …
Read More »MCAs want town hall to build drug rehab centers
Kiambu Woman representative Gathoni Wamuchomba speaks with Martin Kamotho, aka Githeri Man, at his home in Kayole, Nairobi, after being taken to a drug rehab center for alcoholism. [Kamau Maichuhie,Standard] Alcohol and substance abuse among young people has been attributed to high expectations, life prospects and unemployment. Frustrated and desperate, …
Read More »Prevent Addiction by Door-to-Door for Unwanted Drugs: Washington Goes Purple Hosts Drug Recovery Walk | WDVM25 and DCW50
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) – Expired or even unwanted drugs could put people at risk for drug addiction. In western Maryland, Washington Goes Purple, which is an addiction prevention and awareness organization, went door-to-door alongside members of the Hagerstown Police and Fire Departments for their first march drug recovery since the …
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Conor Harris remembers the first time he tried cocaine. A promising young footballer from Kildare, in fifth grade and aged 17, Harris had attended his school’s sixth grade graduation ceremony. One of the older boys was on cocaine and, curious, decided to give it a try. âWhen I first did …
Read More »Drug use among young people has remained stable during pandemic – Knopf – 2021 – Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
Alcohol use has declined and nicotine use and prescription misuse increased among 10 to 14 year olds during the pandemic, according to a study released last week. Overall, the rate of drug use among these young people has remained stable during the pandemic based on repeated surveys of more than …
Read More »Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse hosts Madden Playstation Tournament for young people
BRYAN, Texas – The Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse today hosted a Madden 21 tournament for Brazos County youth, but when it comes to these players, c is more than a game. BVCASA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of drug addiction. It …
Read More »Children endangered by the online sale and home delivery of alcoholic products
The Alcohol Research and Education Foundation (FARE) and Berry Street are calling on governments to protect families and children from the harms of selling and delivering alcohol online. A new report from FARE has revealed that children are at risk because alcohol retailers in Australia are not required to verify …
Read More »Cincinnati man rides his bike across America to raise awareness about drug addiction
CINCINNATI (WXIX) – A man from Cincinnati has almost finished his bike ride across America to raise awareness about drug addiction. The ride is not only a unique way of seeing the country and exercising for 64-year-old Scott Bowers, but it also has a purpose. Bowers raises funds for the …
Read More »Kashmir: protracted conflict pushes young people into heroin addiction | Asia | An in-depth look at current events from across the continent | DW
Jibran Ahmad, 17, from Indian-administered Kashmir, led a normal life until two years ago when his friends first offered him heroin. Ahmad (name changed), had been a promising student before developing addiction, which destroyed his life and that of his family. Ahmad, whose family is from the village of Damhalhanjipora …
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – A local artist and performer is working to bring to Grand Rapids what is believed to be the first dry bar and nightclub for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and queer. Bux Dhyne, the person behind the effort, says the bar will be called Joule’s Molly …
Read More »Let Sha’Carri Richardson run. Stop testing for cannabis
Dr Scott E. Hadland Friday, a star American sprinter, Sha’Carri Richardson, was banned from participating in its flagship Olympic event, the women’s 100 meters. His offense? Test positive for tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive compound in cannabis. Although Richardson’s drug test was obtained in Oregon, where Olympic trials were held and where …
Read More »DrivSim Lab professors present original research at the Alcoholism Research Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting
Professors of the DrivSim Lab, Drs. Barbara Banz and Federico Vaca presented their original research at the Joint Conference of the 44th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Research on Alcoholism (RSA) with the Congress of the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism (ISBRA) . Dr Babara Banz …
Read More »HIV-positive drug addicts struggle for help in Sangrur
Drug addicts infected with HIV or hepatitis C find it difficult to rehabilitate in Sangrur because drug rehab centers push them back due to these illnesses. Four of those people who, with the help of a local NGO, reached the Sangrur Red Cross drug rehab center on Tuesday were denied …
Read More »Low Alcohol Beverages Market Worth $ 889.7 Million By 2028
New York, United States, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Low Alcohol Beverages Market Overview: According to a comprehensive research report from Market Research Future (MRFR), âLow alcohol drinks Market insights by type, distribution channel and region – Forecast to 2028‘, The market is expected to reach USD 889.7 million …
Read More »Mental health crisis persists after pandemic
Prior to the 2020 pandemic, Kelly Blike described the behavioral health situation of Colorado’s teens and adults as a pot of boiling water, filled to the brim. Now this pot is overflowing without containment at the site. âThere’s always been a mental health crisis in Colorado, COVID just echoed it,â …
Read More »How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted drug use patterns and the opioid market
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for people of all demographics around the world. Therefore, UNODC findings in the context of the pandemic are important Representation image. Reuters Drug addiction is a problem that mainly affects young people around the world. What can begin as recreational use or …
Read More »ADHD Myths and Stigma Contribute to Poor Mental Health in Those Affected
About one in 30 Australians (or 3.4% of the population) have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Yet it remains a poorly understood and strongly stigmatized disorder. Our new paper, who reviews research on community attitudes toward ADHD, found that misconceptions are common and affect the way people with ADHD are …
Read More »Goddard’s parents say drugs stole their son’s joy and life
GODDARD, Kan. (KSNW) – “He was a bright young man, very articulate, who spoke well, who just wandered off,” said Jennifer Douglas. Jennifer Douglas and her husband Norman Douglas, parents of three, will never forget the September 2016 phone call that changed their family’s lives forever. âWe had gone to …
Read More »Study finds $ 17.5 billion in underage alcohol consumption
The rating for underage drinkers stood at $ 17.5 billion, or 8.6% of alcoholic beverages sold in 2016, according to a new study which showed that alcohol companies AB Inbev, MillerCoors and Diageo captured nearly half of the market for youth alcohol sales. The study by researchers at the University …
Read More »What to do if you suspect your child is abusing drugs or alcohol
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – The pandemic has led to an increase in drug addiction across the country, according to several studies. Many people have turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with additional stress and uncertainty, including some young people. RELATED: Mondays Dark Hosts Black Monday For Drug Addiction Nonprofit …
Read More »Youth vaping cannabis edibles lessons
WWhen it comes to children’s health, parents – and public activism – can make a difference. the declining valuation from Juul, manufacturer of vaping equipment, and the flight of regulations restrict the nicotine vaping market can be assigned in large part to the actions of parents who were shocked and …
Read More »Editorial: The cost of inaction in schools is higher | Notice
Helping Children Succeed in Schools Bend-La Pine just won an apparent victory from Deschutes County. Deschutes County Budget Commission voted 4-2 on Friday to put in the county budget about $ 160,000 for a new partnership. The county would put health professionals in Bend-La Pine schools to work with students …
Read More »Letter: Time to End the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products
As a public health consultant, I had the excellent opportunity to work with the City of Falmouth to create a plan to use best practices and policies to tackle opioid abuse and create environments that help young people to learn and grow into healthy, productive and resilient adults. . We …
Read More »Outagamy and Calumet counties lead US for binge drinking
APPLETON – Outagamie and Calumet counties have the nation’s highest percentages of residents who report binge drinking, according to new county health rankings from the University of Wisconsin. The school’s population health institute publish the ranking every year, rating the health of nearly every county in the United States based …
Read More »Emirates News Agency – National Rehabilitation Center launches drug and alcohol prevention capacity building initiative in United Arab Emirates, Middle East
ABU DHABI, May 29, 2021 (WAM) – The National Rehabilitation Center (NRC), a World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating center of excellence in drug addiction in the Middle East, to prepare to organize a training event for capacity building in the field of drug and alcohol abuse prevention. The program will …
Read More »Opioids like ‘skinny’ permeate hip-hop culture, but dangers are downplayed
Nykerrius Williams knows the close relationship between hip-hop and opioid use. Williams, 27, a freelance rapper from Gibsland, La. Named Young Nyke, first took oxycodone pills at the age of 16 and continued to abuse the pills, as well as Lortabs, Xanax and Codeine Cough. syrups, until recently. For him, …
Read More »Big names come to Greenbrier to raise money for substance abuse prevention among W.Va. youth.
WHITE SULFUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (WSAZ) – The first two-day annual Game Changer Golf Classic and Prevention Education event will take place this week, and it will bring together big name celebrities. The West Virginia Game Changer initiative, endorsed by Governor Jim Justice, is a public-private organization designed to educate, support …
Read More »Can TV Shows Help Teens Overcome Bullying, Depression, and Other Mental Health Problems?
PICTURE: See Yalda T. Uhls After Credit: UCLA Center for Scholars and Storytellers Popular TV shows and movies can improve the mental health of teens and help them cope with bullying, sexual assault, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse and depression when these issues are portrayed with empathy and appropriate resources are …
Read More »Kirin’s Mercian develops ready-to-drink alcohol-free sangria for young Japanese consumers
Marketed under the new Mock Bar brand, the non-alcoholic sangria drink is composed of an extract of alcohol-free wine, fruit juice (orange, mango, pear, pineapple) and spices (cinnamon, mint). Intended for a June launch, Mercian aims to sell 360,000 bottles (250ml / bottle) this year. The ready-to-drink sangria will be …
Read More »Ottawa pediatrician calls prolonged school closures a ‘crisis’
OTTAWA – An Ottawa pediatrician is urging the Ontario government to reopen schools for in-person learning across the province, calling the situation a “crisis in mental, physical and school health.” Dr. Jane Liddle said that with schools closed for Ontario’s two million students since mid-April, the problems facing young people …
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A recent study presented at the Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2021 virtual conference aimed to describe the global burden of cirrhosis as the most common complication of chronic liver disease (CLD), among adolescents and young people. adults. Investigators, led by Zobair Younossi, MD of Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, found that …
Read More »Calls renewed for rehabilitation assistance after second death of Vancouver Island youth
The death of another youth on Vancouver Island from an alleged drug overdose has renewed the call for more resources and treatment options for teens. Bella Jones, 17, died last week in Nanaimo. She had been living on the streets since the age of 13 and had long struggled with …
Read More »Bobby Ryan is still part of the rebuilding of the Detroit Red Wings. here’s how
Bobby Ryan wants to be part of the future of the Detroit Red Wings, and not just because he feels robbed in the present. Ryan enters the offseason determined to rehabilitate his right triceps, which required end-of-season surgery shortly after playing his last game on March 28. At 34, Ryan …
Read More »Juice WRLD had agreed to rehab before tragic drug overdose death
The rap star’s mother and friend have revealed that Juice WRLD is going to get rid of his drugs before they tragically take his life. Rapper Juice WRLD had agreed to enter rehab to overcome his drug problems just a week before his untimely death. The 21-year-old rapper died of …
Read More »Letters: the marijuana referendum is the ‘right choice’
Through [email protected] | at May 5, 2021 LETTERS The Supervisory Board Made The Right Choice On The Marijuana Problem We Are Facing [âA burning question,â April 21]. The governor and the General Assembly who are forcing this junk on the citizens of this state should be concerned. It is a …
Read More »First-time voters think like Thanos, act like Thor, ignore Loki
Express press service CHENNAI: The first time is always special, and this rule is no exception to voting. As they say, great powers come with great responsibility. Faithful to this feeling, Sr. Zubaid Abdul tells us how he felt so “empowered” after having cast his vote for the first time. …
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