Pilot scheme is launched to tackle alcohol abuse in Medway
Specialist nurses will be treating people who are admitted to A&E because of alcohol abuse. The new roles are part of a two-year pilot scheme involving Medway Council, Medway NHS Foundation Trust and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust. Read more on Kent Online

Community Coalition Partnership to continue survey of billboards
The alcohol-related billboard, which was found on U.S. Highway 59 near Wal-Mart, was an advertisement for Bud Light beer. The other one, found on U.S. Highway 80 West, was an advertisement by Community Healthcore, offering treatment for alcohol and … Read more on Marshall News Messenger

Sum 41's Deryck Whibley thanks fans for support during alcohol treatment Shock …
Sum 41's Deryck Whibley has thanked his fans for their "compassion and support", vowing to be back on stage soon. The musician was recently hospitalised due to the effects of consistently heavy drinking, and is currently receiving treatment for alcohol … Read more on Gigwise

Addiction recovery center opens in Atlantic County
While the club hasn't been the spot to play since it closed in 2006, it's become a place of hope for those recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. The Hope All Day Recovery Center — the first peer-to-peer facility in Atlantic County and the third in … Read more on Vineland Daily Journal

Drug Rehab McGregor Offers Substance Abuse Recovery Information for …
LIGHTNING RELEASES 06/05/14 Adolescent addiction has long been a serious issue in McGregor, FL. Countless teenagers struggle with a drug or alcohol abuse every single day. There used to be very little information was available for young adults … Read more on Ticker Report

Troubled Teens in Seffner, FL Have New Substance abuse Recovery Help Options
Finding a real recovery facility is crucially important for any young person who wants to beat substance abuse once and for all. The helpline is the perfect resource because it offers sound advice and guidance for locating the best rehab facility for … Read more on Ticker Report

Medical professionals face substance abuse in Tennessee
Perry told it's important to remember substance abuse cuts across all socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Frontier Health has three facilities to aid in recovery. You can visit their website for more information. To reach the Tennessee Medical … Read more on WCYB

Question by realjhun: critical review of the literature “Alcohol abuse is genetic and abstinence is the definitive treatment”?
define the parameters of your search and explain the steps you would use to conduct a thorough, broad and deep review of the nursing and related health literature

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Answer by Funky Bird iz a CHICK
Seriously? For two points?

Do your own homework.

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Pros, cons of proposed Port Angeles drug treatment clinic raised
Gayle McCormick, director of Reflections Counseling Services, an outpatient substance abuse treatment clinic just east of Port Angeles, said the area has a strong outpatient recovery system but needs a residential facility so patients do not need to be … Read more on Peninsula Daily

Act on elderly substance abuse
But detecting drug and alcohol abuse among seniors (as well as any age group) is often a challenge to families, caregivers and health care providers. Symptoms such as insomnia and fatigue are common to both substance abuse and other medical issues … Read more on Worcester Telegram

Pain Management Clinic Regulations Latest Step to Combat Substance Abuse
“Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and members of the legislature began implementing substance abuse legislation in 2012. Licensure ensures all chronic pain management clinics conform to a common set of standards and meet minimum requirements for care, … Read more on WDTV

Question by mags2313: Why is alcoholism or being an alcoholic considered a disease?
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Answer by kiki
Because it’s a mental and physical addiction. It’s not a choice. There’s a chemical reaction in the brain from it.

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Treatment of prisoners' alcoholism is an essential part of rehabilitation
However, study another form of addiction and you see a very different picture. The vast majority of prisons are almost alcohol-free zones. I say almost: booze is usually available in open prisons, and a few inmates in closed jails carry on the practice … Read more on The Guardian

SMART Recovery offers growing alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous
… to have the reach of SMART Recovery, which has 11 weekly meetings in the Chicago area and 1,300 more around the world. Some participants say they like its clear-cut approach, treating addiction as a problem that can be solved through rational thinking. Read more on Chicago Tribune

Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Launches Statewide …
TRENTON – The Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (GCADA) today launched a statewide advertising and awareness campaign, “Addiction Does Not Discriminate,” and the website KnowAddiction.nj.gov, which will help fight the opiate abuse … Read more on Atlantic Highlands Herald

UPDATE 1-Reckitt Benckiser to develop XenoPort alcohol abuse drug
Reckitt plans to advance the new drug into a Phase IIB proof-of-concept study for the treatment of alcohol use disorders, a condition it says affects more than 140 million people worldwide. The drug will be tested for its ability to suppress alcohol … Read more on Reuters

Question by tdtgh26: does anyone know about a liquid/pill for alcoholics that when taken makes the person sick and not want alcohol

Best answer:

Answer by Motherload
its called Chaser- get it at Walgreens

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Medications that could help treat alcohol addiction are far under-utilized
In a recent review of literature pertaining to the effectiveness and use of different medications used to treat alcohol addiction, it was revealed that only one out of 10 people being treated are receiving medication as part of their treatment plan … Read more on Daily Digest

Nine-year-old referred for drug or alcohol treatment in West Berkshire
Statistics like this suggest that drug and alcohol abuse among your people is getting more shocking but, according to research by the Press Association, the number of children referred for treatment has been dropping. Nationally, the figures for under … Read more on Reading Post

Crown Casino gave high roller Pete Hoang money, flights, villa and alcohol …
The lavish world of Melbourne's Crown Casino high rollers has been revealed during the committal hearing of a Sydney gambler accused of dealing in the proceeds of crime. Sydney man Pete Hoang was arrested in the casino's toilets by Australian Federal … Read more on ABC Online