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2012-02-17T00:01:04Z

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McCartney Gives Up Pot originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Friday, February 17th, 2012 at 00:01:04.

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A Family in Crisis: Final Victim

2012-02-16T02:26:13Z

It's been 10 years since David and Glenda's second try at a relationship ended in a violent break-up, sending them in different directions. Glenda fell in love with another man who supported her and worked with her in her family business. David found another enabler. The results were tragic. Read more...

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A Family in Crisis: Final Victim originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 02:26:13.

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Smoking Weed Doubles Car Crash Risk

2012-02-15T00:47:38Z

Drivers who smoke marijuana within three hours of getting behind the wheel are much more likely to get into a serious vehicle crash than drivers who are not under the influence of either drugs or alcohol. A study of almost 50,000 vehicular collisions found that smoking weed is almost as dangerous as driving with an blood alcohol concentration of 0.08.

The findings were the result of reviewing ten separate research studies on the effects of marijuana in 49,411 auto collisions. ...

Smoking Weed Doubles Car Crash Risk originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 00:47:38.

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National Children of Alcoholics Week

2012-02-14T00:01:46Z

This week, Feb. 12-18, 2012 marks the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) observance of Children of Alcoholics week to celebrate the recovery of children of all ages who have found recovery from the loss and pain experienced in their childhood. This year's theme is "A Celebration of Hope and Healing" which offers hope for those who are sill adversely impacted by parental alcohol or drug addiction.

The observance of Children of Alcoholics Week is important because the NACoA estimates that 25% of all children in the United States are affected by or exposed to a family alcohol or drug problem.

Those effects can include physical illness, emotional disturbances, behavior problems, lower educational performance, and susceptibility to alcoholism or other addiction later in life, the NACoA says.

For more information about Children of Alcoholics Week and a list of tools and resources for related activities, visit the NACoA website.

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National Children of Alcoholics Week originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 at 00:01:46.

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Mom Guilty in Meth Breast Milk Case

2012-02-08T00:09:02Z

Authorities are cracking down on parents who place their children in danger while being involved in drug use and activity. Many states have passed laws increasing penalties for drug use and possession when children are present and even drunk driving penalties are enhanced if a child is endangered.

Now a 27-year-old California woman has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the death of her infant, who died after she breastfed him while using methamphetamine. ...

Mom Guilty in Meth Breast Milk Case originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 at 00:09:02.

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Pediatricians Address Drug-Addicted Newborn Problem

2012-02-07T02:45:01Z

Due to a astounding increase in the number of babies being born addicted to prescription drugs, new guidelines have been released to help healthcare providers who care for these children. The American Academy of Pediatrics updated their guidelines for identifying and treating infants who experience drug withdrawal symptoms after birth. Read more...

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Pediatricians Address Drug-Addicted Newborn Problem originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at 02:45:01.

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Dealing With a Hangover

2012-02-06T05:00:16Z

You wake up with your head pounding from the sound of the alarm. The light from the window is actually painful. You are dizzy and slightly nauseated. You have a major hangover. What is a hangover? What causes all those different symptoms? And most importantly, what can you do about it? Read more...

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Dealing With a Hangover originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 05:00:16.

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Know Someone Who Hides Their Drinking?

2012-02-02T00:11:05Z

Do you know someone who hides their drinking from those closest to them? Have you ever seen anyone go out of their way to cover up how much they drink? Is this a sign that they have a drinking problem? You bet it is! Read more...

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Know Someone Who Hides Their Drinking? originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 00:11:05.

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Misuse of Prescription Drugs Is Illegal

2012-02-01T00:01:08Z

Many teens today have been told by their peers that, unlike underage drinking and marijuana use, using and sharing prescription drugs is legal. But the truth is just because you get them out of your mother's medicine cabinet, doesn't make it legal to use, carry or give away those pain pills. Read more...

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Misuse of Prescription Drugs Is Illegal originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 00:01:08.

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Police Want Help to Spot Drugged Drivers

2012-01-31T00:48:27Z

With prescription drug abuse increasing at epidemic levels, a corresponding rise in the number of drugged drivers on the highways has resulted. The problem has grown so rapidly that it has outpaced both the technology and the ability law enforcement officers to identify and deal with the danger.

Now, thanks to two U.S. senators, some help may be on the way. ...

Police Want Help to Spot Drugged Drivers originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 00:48:27.

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