R.E.C.E.S.S. teaches a lesson or two Nov 3, 2009
"Project R.E.C.E.S.S. stands for Restoring Exercise, Cutting Calories, Emphasizing Hygiene, Stopping Substance Abuse," student organizer Soniya Mehra said. "The goal of the project is to promote life-long healthy habits, specifically physical activity, good nutrition, oral hygiene and avoiding substance abuse.". (University News, MO)
How to implement the right employee assistance program Nov 3, 2009
It s a stressful world out there, and when those stresses, stemming from work, family life, substance abuse or otherwise, become distractions one thing is for certain: Productivity in the workplace will decrease and, consequently, money will be lost. To combat this potential loss, many businesses are incorporating an employee assistance program, or EAP in hopes of deterring employee issues from becoming company liabilities. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Bedrooms, Backpacks and Beyond: teen substance abuse (SLIDESHOW) Nov 3, 2009
Bedrooms, Backpacks and Beyond: teen substance abuse (SLIDESHOW) ... Among the activities, a group of parents and educators gathered at Frisco High School Oct. 29, to look beyond the fun of pajama day and into the depths of the lives of teens hiding substance abuse from their parents and friends ... FISD is actively working to prevent substance abuse by students. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Abuse reports up during NT intervention Nov 2, 2009
More cases of child abuse and substance abuse are being reported in remote Northern Territory communities because of a stronger police presence, the federal government says ... While the report found substance abuse-related incidents had increased by 77 per cent since the intervention began, figures such as these are understood to have increased due to the criminalisation of alcohol possession ... Ms Macklin's spokeswoman attributes the increase in substance abuse to higher police numbers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Lions' Stafford in and Calvin Johnson Out vs. Rams Nov 2, 2009
Vobora practiced Wednesday for the first time since a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The second-year player has said he plans to file a lawsuit, claiming he took supplements that he checked on through the NFL hot line. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Ask the pilot Nov 1, 2009
But the fall is often strikingly sudden and unattributable to the usual suspects -- to old age, say, or substance abuse. We see this a lot in music, which we'll get to in a minute, but first, can we talk for a minute about "The Simpsons". (Salon)
City risks $8.1M loss of foreclosure relief Nov 1, 2009
If Modesto gets the funding, part of the money would be used to buy foreclosed homes, then rent them to people with mental illness and substance abuse problems, young people who have gotten too old for foster care and others who struggle to find housing. For more information about Modesto's Neighborhood Stabilization Program, prospective buyers should call Carol Averell at 577-5310. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lifelines Thanks, veterans Nov 1, 2009
Depression, anger, marital problems, substance abuse, sudden upset when reminded of the event (like in a movie or TV show) are some of the things that can happen to a veteran with PTSD.. When you or a loved one has PTSD related to battle trauma, the most important thing to do is be aware of what it is. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Blair's EU job prospects examined Nov 1, 2009
Page last updated at 07:20 GMT, Sunday, 1 November 2009. The career prospects of Tony Blair get a going over in some of Sunday's papers. (BBC News -- UK)
NT intervention failing to make a difference: report Oct 31, 2009
THE Government's intervention in the Northern Territory has stagnated with no more children going to school now than two years ago and reports of substance abuse soaring ... In communities targeted by the intervention, reports of domestic violence rose 61 per cent, substance abuse was up 77 per cent and there was a 34 per cent increase in alcohol-related crime, the report entitled Closing the Gap in the Northern Territory said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Student survey finds rise in DUI, stress among Medfield teens Oct 31, 2009
Question topics include: tobacco, alcohol and substance abuse, sexual behaviors (high school survey only), physical activity and nutrition ... Jean Vazza, Project Coordinator in Medfield for the MetroWest Youth Substance Abuse Initiative, and Susan Cowell, Wellness Content Specialist at the high school, believe students take the survey seriously and answer questions honestly ... Medfield findings for substance abuse are consistent with the MetroWest Region as a whole. (Medfield Press, MA)
Kansas' Buford gets chance to clear DUI charge Oct 31, 2009
He is not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs for one year and must undergo substance abuse treatment. The junior guard from San Antonio was pulled over early on July 11 in Lawrence. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Address voter concerns with mental illness, addiction Oct 31, 2009
As New Jersey's jobless rate continues to hover at record levels, demand for mental health services has skyrocketed along with depression, anxiety and substance abuse. The overflow crowd in the Masonic Lodge sent an important message to the gubernatorial candidates and all elected officials: New Jersey citizens care about the issue of mental health and addiction. (NJ.com -- Times)
Director says she is target of 'coup' Oct 31, 2009
After allegations from employees of substance abuse and mismanagement, the board for the Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless has suspended its executive director of nearly 20 years ... Tankersley is a "success story," she said, a veteran with a substance abuse problem who turned his life around. (Florida Today)
Rudd turns grubby Oct 31, 2009
One of the most gracious things I have ever seen Kevin Rudd do happened on February 13 last year, at 10 minutes to 10. Brendan Nelson, the then leader of the Liberal Party, had just completed his reply to the Prime Minister's formal speech of national apology to the Aboriginal children removed from their families by former governments. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Kansas' Buford to pay fine, undergo treatment Oct 31, 2009
KU's Buford to pay fees, undergo substance abuse treatment ... He is not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs for one year and must undergo substance abuse treatment. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Commission agrees to contribute to substance abuse treatment facility Oct 31, 2009
KEYSER The Mineral County Commissioners Tuesday moved to write a letter of support and contribute $1,000 to an agency looking to establish a comprehensive substance abuse treatment facility at the former Potomac Valley Hospital ... There are basically no beds for substance abuse treatment on the eastern side of West Virginia, he said, noting that current programs are forced to move clients from place to place as they progress through the stages of therapy ... Purpose of the program would be to... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Former journalist Moyers to recall addiction at benefit Oct 31, 2009
Moyers was an award-winning journalist at CNN, the Dallas Morning News and other publications while struggling with substance abuse ... Moyers was an award-winning journalist at CNN, the Dallas Morning News and other publications while struggling with substance abuse. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
New housing for grandparents Oct 30, 2009
Seniors are often entrusted to care for grandchildren when parents are incapable of doing so, either because they have a medical condition, are incarcerated, or are battling substance abuse, amongst other reasons. Sandra Sanders, the parent coordinator at P.S. 40 Samuel Huntington School in Jamaica, has seen those problems firsthand. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Study: State's Medicaid patients dying from painkillers Oct 30, 2009
Medicaid clients are more likely to have substance abuse or other mental health problems. Many of the overdose deaths are caused by a combination of drugs, such as pain killers and antidepressants or pain killers and alcohol. (Longview Daily News, WA)
24-year-old gets probation for molesting teenage girl Oct 30, 2009
Terms of Pauley s one-year probation sentence included 30 days in jail beginning Monday with more jail time stayed, substance abuse counseling and a 500 fine. McAvoy and Lutz recommended the agreement. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
YALE NEWS: Symposium at Yale Looks at Everyday Things Through Architectural Prism Oct 30, 2009
The symposium will kick off with a keynote address by Glenn Adamson of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Adamson s talk, which is also the Brendan Gill Lecture, is titled Substance Abuse: Making the Postmodern Object. Adamson heads research and graduate studies at the Victorian and Albert Museum, and is the author, most recently, of Thinking Through Craft and Craft Reader. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Narcotic Unit to Hold Medication Take-Back Event Oct 30, 2009
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (www. samhsa. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Rep. Wood's latest arrest video airs on Jay Leno show Oct 30, 2009
Wood said he is entering a substance abuse treatment program in St. Cloud, Minn. There have been widespread calls for his resignation and a resolution introduced to expel him from the Assembly. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Flagler parents get advice on talking with kids Oct 30, 2009
Sankoffa's presentation, "Youth are from Mars, Parents are from Venus," is the first in a series of four family empowerment workshops sponsored by the Focus on Flagler Youth Coalition, a county program designed to combat youth substance abuse and decrease delinquency. Thursday's workshop at Flagler Palm Coast High School was designed to give parents the tools they need to open the lines of communication with their children, said Chantell Waters, the coalition's executive director. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
The buzz in Maine Oct 30, 2009
"It looks to us like utter hysteria, the fact that the principal contacted the police and the substance abuse officials got involved."We do occasionally get inquiries about the alcohol content, and we are concerned about underage drinking, but it is legally classified as a soft drink," she said.A person would need to drink about 28 bottles of the lemonade to consume the amount of alcohol found in a typical pint of beer, McKirdy said.The concerns raised in Maine reflects the prudishness of the... (MSNBC -- Business)
Red ribbons have reason Oct 30, 2009
This Red Ribbon Week, remember Special Agent Kiki Camarena, and how he gave his life for the cause of substance abuse prevention. Monica Shockley serves as the prevention coordinator at Southwest Alabama Mental Health Board. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Knapp Haven pill taker given probation Oct 29, 2009
She must serve two years of probation, have no contact with nursing homes, undergo treatment for substance abuse and pay court costs. She must not possess drugs unless prescribed by a doctor. (Chetek Alert, WI)
More of this story Oct 29, 2009
National surveys comparing youth and adult perceptions on substance abuse issues often find a gap between what youth and parents think. Research consistently shows that parents are the biggest influence on a youth's decision to use or not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs, Lundgren added. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Saints to add RB Donaldson Oct 29, 2009
St. Louis Rams linebacker David Vobora participated in his first practice since a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The second-year player says he did nothing wrong and intends to file a lawsuit over the matter. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Exeter arsonist to plead guilty to Seacoast burglaries Oct 29, 2009
This guy does great work. You see his signs everywhere, and there's a good reason. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Magic-al way to start Oct 29, 2009
Keep in mind, too, that the Magic are also without their second-best player, Rashard Lewis, who is opening this season with a 10-game suspension for violating the NBAs substance abuse policy. And yet they still had their way with the 76ers. (Florida Today)
The Mystery of Borderline Personality Disorder Oct 29, 2009
Such problems may be exacerbated by impulsive behaviors: overeating or substance abuse; suicide attempts; intentional self-injury. (The methods of self-harm that borderlines choose can be gruesomely creative. (Time.com)
Local schools get Teen Safe Driving grants Oct 29, 2009
In last year;s program, the entire school was involved in a variety of activities to bring awareness to the importance of safe driving and some of the hindrances to safe driving, such as cell phones, texting and substance abuse, Sutton said. Last year, the LHS Student Council held a kick-off to the program at the school;s Holiday Gala, with another kick-off being planned for the new year;s program. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Andre Agassi Oct 29, 2009
Sometimes, it seems like substance abuse and celebrities are like that old song about love and marriage: you can't have one without the other. In his new autobiography, the tennis great admits to using crystal meth. (ABC News)
Canton Boy Lucky To Be Alive After Breathing In Vapors From Propane Tank Oct 29, 2009
"A child goes into the boys or girls room, takes a quick puff, goes back out, schools not aware of it," said Mirelle Freedman with the Capital Area Substance Abuse Council. Mirelle said parents need to look for warning signs even it they don't last long. Warning signs include things like slurred speech, silly behavior or the opposite. (FOX61, CT)
'Druggie' Andre not alone Oct 29, 2009
Is this a cautionary tale of what substance abuse can do to a career. Well, Maradonna is now coach of the Argentina national team you decide. (iAfrica.com)
Husky Happenings Oct 29, 2009
Date auction raises money for rehabilitation clinic The Pi Kappa Alpha fraterity and Delta Zeta sorority raised nearly $1,200 dollars for the substance abuse and rehabilitation center Step, Inc. Thursday night at the Zero Proof Date Auction, held at afterHOURS in the Curry Student Center, according to the groups. The Office of Prevention and Education at Northeastern (OPEN) organized the event, which was part of Alcohol Week. (Northeastern News, MA)
County health chief tapped for CAO job Oct 29, 2009
She implemented two initiatives passed by the voters in recent years: Proposition 63, The Mental Health Services Act, (2004) and Proposition 36, The Substance Abuse Crime and Prevention Act of 2000 establishing wellness and recovery services. Boyce has been a member of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation s Executive Steering Committee for the tri-county (Amador, San Joaquin and Calaveras) regional reentry facility and recently served on the executive committee of the... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
High Death Rates And Short Life Expectancy Among Homeless And Marginally Housed Oct 29, 2009
Many excess deaths were attributable to alcohol and smoking-related diseases and to violence and injuries, much of which might have been related to substance abuse. There were also many excess deaths related to mental disorders and suicides. (Science Daily)
Rare Mutation Dramatically Increases Schizophrenia Risk Oct 28, 2009
(May 22, 2009) The increased risk of persons with schizophrenia committing violent crime may be largely mediated by co-existing substance abuse problems, according to a new. . (Science Daily)
In reality, some stage parents are very scary Oct 28, 2009
And it can lead to all kinds of things like alcoholism, substance abuse and eating disorders. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Judge gets 5 days for drunken driving Oct 28, 2009
The court likely will refer the matter to the Lawyers' Assistance Committee, which helps bar members with substance abuse problems, Van Goor said. Lawyers must follow the committee's recommendations for evaluation and treatment or risk being suspended until they do, Van Goor said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Keep county clean Oct 28, 2009
Because of his leadership qualities, he was elected chair of the Substance Abuse Advisory Board in spite of his anti-needle exchange position. His pro-education stance led him to work with the Citizens for Kelso Public Schools to help pass a school construction bond. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Advocates make case to save 'clubhouses' from budget ax Oct 28, 2009
Advocates for the community centers fear that Gov. Deval Patrick, faced with a $600 million budget deficit, will cut the $10 million that provides services from job training and help overcoming substance abuse to assistance with housing and schooling. "We really feel like we're fighting for our lives," Maragnano said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Pop Music's 5 Best Halloween Songs Oct 28, 2009
The musicians' grim existence -- braving poverty, substance abuse, factory work and the bleak Birmingham environs -- further informed the music's dark, nihilistic qualities. Of all Black Sabbath's canon, the band's namesake song is without a doubt their most frightening masterpiece. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Adolescents' Gambling A Part Of A Cluster Of Problem Behaviors Oct 27, 2009
These behaviors include lying, stealing, vandalism, impulsivity, substance abuse, verbal and physical aggression, cruelty to pets or people and repetitive behavior that violates the rights of others or social norms ... Welte is senior research scientist at RIA and a national expert on the epidemiology of problem gambling and substance abuse. (Science Daily)
Somerville teens take part in Global Town Hall meeting Oct 27, 2009
This year, 13 youth have been hired to organize events addressing youth-police relationships, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, violence, and other pressing issues. Founded in 1986, by Rotarian and YMCA director, Robert Raiche, Friends Forever began as a joint Portsmouth, N.H., YMCA/Rotary effort to unite one small group of Catholic and Protestant teens from Northern Ireland. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Schools working to curb drug use Oct 27, 2009
Monica Shockley, prevention coordinator with Southwest Alabama Mental Health Board, said getting the message out about substance abuse is essential to prevention. We are working on educating students and families about the harmful effects of substance abuse, Shockley said ... We have programs that can help do that and get the message out about substance abuse. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Letter Judge Gilpatric walks the talk Oct 27, 2009
He was the founding member of the Ulster County Inter-Agency Domestic Violence Council, a board member of the Ulster County Mental Health Community Services Board and chair of the Substance Abuse Sub-Committee and for 17 years a board member of the Rural Ulster Preservation Company. In this context, Judge Gilpatric has been found qualified by the New York State Independent Judicial Election Qualifications Commissions, he established and presides over the Domestic Violence Court in Kingston, is... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Middle school hosts meeting on teen drug use9:54 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 27, 2009
Recent polls revealed teens blame stress as the No. 1 reason for turning to substance abuse. Kids are so busy with school, sports, social lives. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Community Ongoing meetings Oct 27, 2009
Narcotics Anonymous family support group for substance abuse meets every Tuesday at noon to 1 p.m. and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 411 W. Santa Fe Ave., Suite 5. For more information call 287-3677. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Anna Nicole was an addict, expert witness says Oct 27, 2009
"Given the history of substance abuse, you would be careful to give the lowest amount" of drugs, he said. A psychiatrist prescribing medications in the situation should have been part of a pain management team, conferring with other doctors to assure they did not duplicate prescriptions, he said. (MSNBC -- News)
Forgiveness is easier said than done Oct 27, 2009
The experts remind us that forgiving is a gift we give ourselves: in lower blood pressure and heart rate, stress reduction, less chronic pain and hostility, a lower risk of substance abuse, and healthier relationships. Still, it s easier said than done. (Boston Globe)
Logan Co. seeks to ensure mental health services for nonviolent offenders Oct 27, 2009
Tazwood, of Pekin, provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services for the public and for inmates. "I have talked with Kim for several years about a program like this and it was just a matter of waiting for the right grant to come along," said Mike Polson, Tazwood Mental Health Center director. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Rams are bad enough without schedule handicaps Oct 27, 2009
The Rams get one player back this week, with linebacker David Vobora eligible to return from a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. . (Muscatine Journal, IO)
DSU hosts 'I Want To Live' speaker Oct 27, 2009
He has been involved in developing curriculum for substance abuse and suicide prevention and intervention programs locally and nationally. He was a member of the National Institute of Health's C-SAT (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment) work group ... Additionally, he is the spiritual adviser for inpatient substance abusers at the George E. Whalen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Mother warns Holliston students about drinking dangers Oct 27, 2009
Her voice breaking and tears filling her eyes, Meyer spoke at a forum held by the Holliston Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Initiative, a session that began with recently released results from a risk survey conducted last year at the middle and high schools. The survey, sponsored by the MetroWest Community Health Care Foundation, found that 61 percent of high school students had drank in their lives, a decrease from the 69 percent recorded in the previous 2006 study. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Man gets 1 year for family abuse (1955) Oct 27, 2009
State Deputy Public Defender Edmund Acoba, in arguing for probation and community service in lieu of prison time for his client, said Angala started a Hina Mauka intensive outpatient program for substance abuse, is on a wait list for bed space for the inpatient program, and completed an anger-management class. Angala told Watanabe he is on a waiting list for a parenting class and will attend Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous classes. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Argentina's Maradona: A Soccer God Turned Mortal Oct 26, 2009
He has survived heart attacks brought on by substance abuse and over-eating, and he was sent home from the 1994 World Cup after failing a doping test. Argentines love him as both triumphant hero and luckless martyr. (Time.com)
Blueprint: Volunteer opportunities, calendar Oct 26, 2009
Safety Zone - 7:55 a.m.-2:20 p.m., Oconee County Elementary School, 2230 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville; hosted by Oconee County Elementary and Oconee Area Resource Council; presenting programs on health and safety, substance abuse prevention and healthy decision making; (706) 769-4974 or e-mail marybeth@oconeeconnection. org. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Editorial: 'Night Out' needs follow-through Oct 26, 2009
For instance, a good start would be implementing mandatory sexual misconduct and substance abuse programming in FTCAP.. In addition, perhaps instead of requiring freshmen to enroll in seminars based on specific interests within majors, these first-year seminars could include information on actually being a student and learning to cope with college life and culture. (Daily Collegian, PA)
CAPSA helping on many fronts Oct 26, 2009
Advocacy related to: public benefits/TANF/welfare; housing office/landlord; child welfare/protective services; disability issues; immigration; mental health; substance abuse; technology use (cyberstalking, etc. financial skills/budgeting; translation/interpretation services; job training/employment assistance; rural outreach. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Madsen for Woodland School Board Oct 26, 2009
With United Way s support, many wonderful community services are able to help our children succeed in school and in life, provide food for our neighbors, support older adults to remain independent, shelter victims of domestic violence, and prevent substance abuse. These are just a few ways United Way of Cowlitz County supports us. (Longview Daily News, WA)
DSC hires chair for new education program Oct 26, 2009
Coggins founded the first Multicultural Education Conference in Florida, serves as a consultant for a variety of substance abuse and medical schools and has written more than 35 articles and books, including his latest, "Tuskegee Airman Fighter Pilot.". The event, co-hosted by the Daytona Beach chapter of Links Inc. and the Bethune-Cookman University Model UN program, starts at 6 p.m. at the Bethune-Cookman Center for Civic Engagement, 740 International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
