In Gun Debate, a Misguided Focus on Mental Illness
In Gun Debate, a Misguided Focus on Mental Illness
Filed under: national institute on drug abuse
Alcohol and drug abuse are far more likely to result in violent behavior than mental illness by itself. In the National Institute of Mental Health's E.C.A. study, for example, people with no mental disorder who abused alcohol or drugs were nearly seven …
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Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Video
Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Video – This is a video I made for one of my classes that highlights the dangers and consequences of drug and alcohol use at a young age. The songs in this video are: “Not an Addict” by K’s Choice; “Save Me” by Shinedown; and “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton. I do not own the rights to the music or any pictures included in this video. www.drugabuse.gov www.samhsa.gov
Methamphetamine: Asia's Favourite High
Methamphetamine: Asia's favourite high
Filed under: drug treatment news 2012
“For example, 1.2 mt of crystal meth seized in 2011 compared with just 48kg seized in 2007 and arrests and drug treatment demand related to crystal meth are on the rise. Crystal meth typically retails on the street for Bt2,500-3,000 per gram, although …
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ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE
ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE –
Columnist's opinions are 'outrageous'
Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse
A highlight was the opportunity for the mayor and city council to hear several youngsters from our community share their essay about the harmful effects of alcohol and drug abuse. They explained how substance abuse ravages lives and destroys families.
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