Addiction Recovery Newsletter (3/18/2010)
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Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (3/18/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
U.S. Gov’t. Killed Drinkers with Poison During Prohibition
Aiming to discourage illegal drinking during Prohibition, the U.S. government spiked alcohol with deadly poisons that may have killed 10,000 or more Americans. (More)
New Report Highlights Alcohol Abstainers, Quitters as Well as Current Drinkers
A new federal report may not show how many Americans are in recovery from alcoholism, but it does provide interesting insights into the number of adults who have quit drinking or abstain for health and other reasons. (More)
Brain abnormalities identified that result from prenatal methamphetamine exposure
Children whose mothers abused methamphetamine (meth) during pregnancy show brain abnormalities that may be more severe than that of children exposed to alcohol prenatally, according to a new study. While researchers have long known that drug abuse during pregnancy can alter fetal brain development, this finding shows the potential impact of meth. Identifying vulnerable brain structures may help predict particular learning and behavioral problems in meth-exposed children. (More)
Cut Speed And Drink Driving To Reduce Road Accidents, Say Doctors, Northern Ireland
Doctors yesterday (Tuesday, 16 March 2010) welcomed the launch of the DOE consultation on a new road safety strategy. Dr Paul Darragh, Chairman of the BMA’s Northern Ireland Council said, “Doctors deal with the horrific aftermath of road traffic accidents on a daily basis, and believe that a new road safety strategy is important to continue to build on what has already been achieved… (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
15 Factors Influencing Addiction in Young Adults
Addiction is a very grey area. There is no black and white diagnosis or test that shows whether a person is an addict or not. (More)
Thoughts on Preventing Drug Abuse
Prevention of substance abuse is a complex issue. The best approach is proactive drug education. There is also a need for intense parent child interaction. (More)
Overcoming Dangerous dilaudid Addiction
Overcoming Dangerous dilaudid Addiction One of the worst experiences a individual can have is a problem with dilaudid addiction. No matter how strong any of us are, it can and will claim anyone that… (More)
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