Few judges seek help with drug, alcohol problems
SPRINGFIELD — The cocaine-induced death of a downstate Illinois judge in March and the arrest last month of a colleague on drug-related charges comes as more attorneys are seeking help for mental health and addiction problems. According to the most …
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Drug May Aid in Alcohol Dependence, but Safety Concerns Linger
Varenicline (Chantix, Pfizer Inc), currently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to aid smoking cessation, shows a signal that it may also help in the treatment of alcohol dependence, new research suggests. However, concerns linking …
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Alcohol and drug abuse may be genetic risk
Professor McGorry wants to use government funded Headspace centres that provide help for young people to identify those at risk of drug and alcohol abuse and deliver early intervention. The centres provide a stigma free venue to identify young people …
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