Youth Set Political Agenda to Curb Alcohol Abuse

Youth set political agenda to curb alcohol abuse
She hopes in doing so, that it will encourage other young Aussies living in regional areas to steer a different path, away from a life of alcohol and drug abuse. "I didn't really know, I was five when it happened and most of my family didn't really …
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Drug Abuse Among Doctors: Easy, Tempting, and Not Uncommon
But whereas physicians are about as likely as the general public to abuse alcohol or illegal drugs, they're 5 times as likely to misuse prescription drugs, according to Lisa Merlo, PhD, a researcher at the University of Florida's Center for Addiction …
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Alcohol, substance abuse recovery group being formed for LGBT community
Sackett said “addiction does not discriminate,” and members of the LGBT community who use alcohol or drugs as a coping mechanism need access to a recovery group where they feel comfortable. “I believe at this time, there is no place someone from that …
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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Seniors — Dr. David Sack talks about the rise of drug abuse among seniors and the increase in baby boomers who seek treatment for addiction to drugs and alcohol.

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