Gambling problem exposed as access grows A new paper finds that the proliferation of gambling opportunities around the world, particularly online, is increasing the visibility of gambling disorders and giving access to people who previously had no exposure to gambling opportunities. Read more on Science Daily
Posts Tagged ‘Problem’
Residents perceive a gang problem in Henderson County
April 8th, 2011 
admin Residents perceive a gang problem in Henderson County Community leaders, parents, residents and youth service agencies all think gang violence is a problem in Henderson County, according to a recently completed study. Read more on The Hendersonville Times-News
‘Heroin epidemic’ hits home; fatal drug overdoses no longer a distant problem
March 24th, 2011 admin ‘Heroin epidemic’ hits home; fatal drug overdoses no longer a distant problem Christopher Diep, 21, lost three friends to heroin use in the past couple of years. Read more on Belleville News-Democrat
What is the most pressing public health problem in Scotland?
February 28th, 2011 admin What do you think? I think it is binge drinking, alcoholism and drug abuse? What do you think has contributed? ? this problem? me and what do you think the government and the NHS have taken to fight against this problem? me. Have all the m? Methods have? Cabbage? or is there still hope. The [...]
Spike in problem drinkers under proposed new rules
January 2nd, 2011 admin Spike in problem drinkers under proposed new rules NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Proposed revisions to formal criteria for alcohol abuse and dependence would label significantly more people as problem drinkers, a new study from Australia shows. Read more on Reuters
Experts weigh in on bullying problem
December 13th, 2010 admin Experts weigh in on bullying problem Editor’s note: This is the sixth and final segment in this portion of The Journal’s series “Bullying: When growing up hurts.” The Journal will continue to cover the problems and progress involved with bullying concerns in our communities. Read more on The Martinsburg Journal
Painkiller addiction is growing problem with serious consequences – Tue, 23 Nov 2010 PST
November 27th, 2010 admin Painkiller addiction is growing problem with serious consequences – Tue, 23 Nov 2010 PST Nichole Marie Case unwittingly became dependent on opioid pain drugs. She’s not alone. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimated in 2008 that 1.85 million people in the United States were dependent on or abusing prescription opioids, also known as Schedule [...]
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No Comments »I fear my friend may have a drug problem. Help!?
September 8th, 2010 admin I have a friend that I fear may have a substance abuse problem. I used to live with him before & he did some really weird things. He occasionally (in sleep) wakes up in the middle of the night & is so incoherent that he urinates in random place. I’ve watched him do it several [...]
The Problem Of Prescription Drug Addiction In Arizona
July 8th, 2010 admin Prescription drug addiction Arizona has become one of the most serious problems in the state today. There are no statistics on this type of use, especially since it goes on surreptitiously in the houses of people. At the same time, there is no fixed patterns and no data on the kind of people who are [...]
Teen Girls Now Abuse Drugs More Than Boys. How to Know if your “little Girl” Has a Drug Problem
July 5th, 2010 admin It’s official, adolescents are now more problems with drugs and alcohol abuse among adolescent boys, and they are more than likely drugs or alcohol for completely different reasons. In addition, because they often have the same type of behavior disorders as adolescents addicted boy, girls continue to use them longer to dangerous levels before the [...]
