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Mountie in fatal crash addicted to alcohol, substance abuse expert testifies

Mike — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:16:55 +0000

Cpl. Benjamin (Monty) Robin-son's behaviour following the 2008 crash that killed a South Delta man was the result of a "severe" alcohol addiction, a substance abuse expert testified in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster.
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RCMP officer had severe ‘severe’ alcohol addiction at time of fatal crash, defence contends

Mike — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:17:13 +0000

Cpl. Monty Robinson's behaviour following the 2008 crash that killed a South Delta man was the result of a "severe" alcohol addiction, an expert on substance abuse testified Monday morning in New Westminster Supreme Court.
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7.5 Million Children Living With Parents Who Abuse Alcohol

Mike — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:16:55 +0000

A new study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that was conducted in conjunction with Children of Alcoholics Week, February 12-18, 2012, reveals that 7.5 million children below the age of 18 years, i.e. 10.5% of the population, lived with a parent who has experienced an alcohol use disorder in the past year. Furthermore, the findings show that 6.1 million …
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‘Caring’ Kate to raise awareness of drug addiction

Mike — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:16:54 +0000

London, Feb 19 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge seems to be following in Princess Diana's footsteps as she plans to put the problems of drug addictions at the forefront of her charitable work.
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Quit-smoking drug Chantix effective in cocaine and alcohol addiction

Mike — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:16:57 +0000

Varenicline is unique among anti-addiction medications in the way it affects the brain. Like nicotine, varenicline activates a specific receptor for a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, but it does so less intensely than the active ingredient of cigarettes does. The net effect is that the drug seems to help by both cutting cravings and making the formerly desired drug less pleasant — without …
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Stop-smoking drug may curb alcohol use too

Mike — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:17:33 +0000

A small study touts a smoking-cessation drug, sold under the brand name Champix, as having potential for treatment of alcohol addiction
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Whitney Houston’s Death: Why Addiction Is Harder On Women

Mike — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:18:13 +0000

Women use drugs less often than men do. But when they fall, they fall hard.
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Is there a link between superstars like Whitney Houston and drug addiction?

Mike — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:18:32 +0000

In her final hours, Whitney Houston wandered erratically around the lobby of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Near the end of his life, the onetime matinee idol Elvis Presley was bloated and glassy-eyed. Amy Winehouse became notorious for stuttering and slurring onstage.
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Whitney Houston’s tragic death puts spotlight on drug and alcohol addiction and treatment

Mike — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:16:56 +0000

While the cause of her death remains under investigation, pop singer Whitney Houston's passing is just the latest in a long string of tragedies involving celebrities who have struggled with substance abuse issues.
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Whitney Houston’s Death: Hallmarks of a Battle Against Addiction

Mike — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:17:27 +0000

The cause of the legendary singer's death on©©©©©©©© Saturday is still unknown, but it bears the signs of overdose.
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