Footsteps support group helps relatives of drugs and alcohol addicts

Footsteps support group helps relatives of drugs and alcohol addicts

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A GROUP dedicated to helping those who are concerned about a loved one's drug or alcohol use is holding a new weekly drop-in service. Footsteps, which is based at the YMCA in St Helens, will be at Whiston Hospital each Tuesday between 3pm and 4pm.
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Cannabis Associated With Less Risk of Traffic Accident Compared to Alcohol …

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Danish researchers assessed the overall risk of a driver being severely injured in an accident after having consumed alcohol, illicit substances, or various types of pharmaceutical drugs, including opioids, benzodiazepenes, or so-called 'Z-drugs' …
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Vermont receives almost M to fight drugs

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According to state officials, Vermont's funds will be distributed through 2018 to help identify, reduce and prevent alcohol and illicit drug abuse. The focus of will be on early screening and intervention. The project is focused on young adults between …
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St. Viator alcohol testing policy draws mixed reviews

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"I never drank or used any drugs while at Viator," he said. "I went to college, joined a fraternity and did my fair share of drinking but wasn't destroyed by it at all. I don't really think a student's ability to succeed in college will have anything …
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