Tag #Substance Abuse

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Charlie Sheen's Life: From Substance Abuse to Self-Acceptance

Charlie Sheen's new autobiography and documentary, "aka Charlie Sheen," detail his struggles with addiction, his rise to fame, and his eventual path toward sobriety and fatherhood.

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E-cigarette Use in Youth Linked to Increased Risks of Smoking, Substance Abuse, and Health Problems

A new study links e-cigarette use among European youth to increased risks of smoking, marijuana use, alcohol abuse, asthma, and mental health issues; 22% of 15-16 year-olds report regular e-cigarette use, a rise from 14% five years prior.

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ADHD Medication Significantly Reduces Risk of Suicide, Substance Abuse, and Accidents: Swedish Study

A Swedish study of nearly 149,000 individuals aged 6-64 diagnosed with ADHD between 2007-2020 found that those starting medication within three months of diagnosis experienced a significant reduction in suicide attempts (17%), substance abuse (15%), traffic accidents (12%), and criminal behavior (13...

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Australian Study Links Alcohol, Drug Use to High Number of Bathtub Drowning Deaths

An Australian study found that between 2015 and 2024, 113 of 195 bathtub drowning deaths involved alcohol or drug use; researchers recommend public awareness campaigns to reduce this risk.

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Italian Association Combats Youth Substance Abuse Through Education

The Italian association Oddpss combats misinformation about substance abuse through its IN-Dipendenza program, educating students, parents, and educators on the dangers of cannabis, nicotine, video games, alcohol, and compulsive behaviors, culminating in a May 26th event in Sanremo promoting prevent...

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Tony Adams Chairs The Forward Trust, Emphasizing Support for Addiction Recovery

Former Arsenal captain Tony Adams, a recovering alcoholic, was named chair of trustees for The Forward Trust, a drug and alcohol dependence organization, and visited Margate FC to meet members and discuss their work, emphasizing the importance of employment and housing support for recovery.

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Cocaine-Fueled Speeding Crash Critically Injures Police Officers

On July 24, 2024, Dylan Hood, under the influence of cocaine, caused a serious three-car crash on Glasgow's M8 motorway while driving at 134mph, severely injuring two police officers and four others; one officer sustained brain injuries, and Hood fled the scene before being apprehended.

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ADHD Medication Linked to Lower Suicide and Crime Risk: Large Swedish Study

A Swedish study of almost 149,000 people diagnosed with ADHD between 2007 and 2020 found that those who started medication within three months of diagnosis had a significantly lower risk of suicide, substance abuse, traffic accidents, and criminal activity over a two-year period.

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Trump's Order on Homelessness Risks Increased Criminalization and Institutionalization

Trump's executive order mandates local governments to remove unhoused people from public areas, potentially criminalizing substance use, mental health issues, and homelessness, and shifting individuals into institutions, despite expert warnings of its harmfulness and lack of solutions to the root ca...

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NSDUH's Future Uncertain After Federal Layoffs

President Trump's cuts to the federal workforce have jeopardized the future of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), a decades-long study providing critical data on mental health and substance use, resulting in the layoff of a 16-person scientific team on April 1st, despite assurances ...

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Arkansas Father Sentenced for Fatal Shooting of 6-Year-Old Daughter

Jordan Chadick, 45, shot and killed his 6-year-old daughter, Caroline, on May 29, 2023, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, following an argument with his estranged wife. He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and received a 30-year prison sentence.

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Thousands Mourn Russian Rapper Pasha Technik

Thousands attended the funeral of 40-year-old Russian rapper Pasha Technik in Moscow on April 11th following his death from drug use in Thailand on April 5th; the large turnout, involving many underage fans, underscores the rapper's influence despite his controversial public image.

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