drug and alcohol abuse

Municipal Alcohol Project PSA

Municipal Alcohol Project PSA — An underage drinking awareness public service announcement created in partnership between Nova Scotia Community College Truro Campus and Mental Health and Ad…


Dan Heap with Olivia Chow in the 1980s
Coderre says the current 3 a.m. cut off for alcohol sales causes problems because too… Continue reading

Drug Use Affects Entire Family

Drug use affects entire family
After living through her son's drug addiction for 11 years, Tyler decided to get treatment and the family started educating others on drug and alcohol abuse to help others dealing with similar cases. They created "Your Choice to Live," a drug and …
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Mindfulness Therapy Helps Prevent Drug and Alcohol Relapse

Mindfulness therapy helps prevent drug and alcohol relapse
One year after treatment for substance abuse, far fewer participants who got relapse-prevention training including mindfulness techniques had used drugs or alcohol compared to those given relapse-prevention therapy alone or a standard 12-step program.
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Sitting at the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise Drinking on Balcony Funny

Sitting at the gold coast, surfers paradise drinking on balcony funny — Sitting at the gold coast, surfers paradise drinking on balcony funny.


My favourite sports cult heroes
A blonde, overweight, foul-mouthed, cigarette-smoking alcoholic, John Daly also happens to be the longest driver in the game of golf. In 1997,… Continue reading

Pros of Alcohol and Drug Abuse?

Question by Angel: Pros of alcohol and drug abuse?
I’m having a debate on alcohol and drug abuse for my sociology class and my half of the debate are the pros. I certainly know that the functionalists would say that drug and alcohol abuse is good because it… Continue reading

Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Essay?

Question by Brooke: Teen drug and alcohol abuse essay?
I have to do a problem/solution essay for school and I’ve decided it’s going to be on teen drug & alcohol abuse- And I need help. I can’t figure out three solutions to the problem. Any ideas?

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Alberta Bans Loyalty and Reward Programs for Pharmacy Prescriptions

Alberta bans loyalty and reward programs for pharmacy prescriptions
EDMONTON – Albertans who belong to loyalty and reward programs, such as Air Miles or Shoppers Optimum, will soon no longer have the opportunity to collect points when buying drugs from a pharmacy. New rules around the use of so-called inducements …… Continue reading

Former MLB Pitcher Beats Drug Addiction, Helps Kids Play It Safe

Former MLB pitcher beats drug addiction, helps kids play it safe
ORGANS, INCLUDING STOMACH, LIVER, PANCREAS REPLACED. HIS MOTHER SAYS HE’S NEVER FELT BETTER. GREAT FOR ADONIS. A ONE TIME MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER WHO LOST ALMOST EVERYTHING TO DRUG ADDICTION MAKES A COMEBACK. IT’S NOT IN PRO BALL.
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Fighting Drug Addiction With ‘Flash Jobs’ and High Fashion

Fighting Drug Addiction With ‘Flash Jobs’ and High Fashion
STOCKHOLM—Marie Teike is a fashion designer who manages a tailor shop at the Stockholms Stadsmission, the main charity in Sweden’s capital. One of her star pupils is Susi, a rail-thin, 50-something woman with a deeply lined face who can be found… Continue reading

Outrage at Facebook Page Mocking Dundee Drug Addicts

Outrage at Facebook page mocking Dundee drug addicts
Dave continued: “People experience problems with drug and alcohol abuse and they need help and support. “It is a disgusting site and frankly embarrassing for our city, but it is an example of a small part of our community that stigmatises and… Continue reading