Rates of Abused and Neglected Children on the Rise in Australia: Report
Rates of abused and neglected children on the rise in Australia: report
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Adverse effects included poor social and academic skills, a higher likelihood of criminal offending or mental health issues such as eating disorders, substance abuse and depression. NSW caseworkers slam staffing levels. Staff from the NSW Department of …
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Exploited boys are too often failed
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Dawoodi Bohras Pledge to Quit Drug, Tobacco Addiction
Dawoodi Bohras pledge to quit drug, tobacco addiction
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RAJKOT: Munir Masani, a businessman based in Kalavad in Jamnagar district, gave up his 20-year-old tobacco addiction three months back after Dr Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin Saheb, the top religious figure of Dawoodi Bohras, strongly condemned …
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Spike in hard drug abuse becomes focus
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BENNINGTON/RUTLAND COUNTIES – The decriminalization of marijuana, which went into effect on July 1, may have some up in arms, but law enforcement officials – among others – have indicated that there are more pressing drug related issues that need to …
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An Open Letter to President Obama: Why Syria?
An Open Letter to President Obama: Why Syria?
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It is reported that 1 in 4 US troops returns from deployment with health problems that require either medical or mental health treatment. We don't fight … These symptoms don't include the social problems of divorce, domestic violence, addiction and …
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Joanne Daly's son Tom died after taking a synthetic drug in Jamestown last …
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Anti-HIV Gene Identified
Anti-HIV gene identified
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''Until now we knew very little about the MX2 gene, but now we recognise both its potent anti-viral function and a key point of vulnerability in the life cycle of HIV,'' he said in a statement about the study. Some 34 million people worldwide were …
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Nicholls relies on community policing
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Crouch Supports New Drug Abuse Prevention Website
Crouch supports new drug abuse prevention website
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The new website, www.in.gov/bitterpill, includes information about how to recognize signs and symptoms of prescription drug abuse along with how to find help. According to the Attorney General, the five main features of the website are: •Knowing the …
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Cycles of Change a Sponsor of Upcoming Moments of Change Conference
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Toddlers Can Die From Swallowing Parents' Drug Detox Meds
Toddlers Can Die From Swallowing Parents' Drug Detox Meds
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But, some drugs can be deadly with only a single dose — including a medication prescribed to help adults combat drug addiction. Buprenorphine is used alone (brand name Subutex) or in combination with another drug called naloxone (brand name Suboxone …
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International Overdose Awareness Day – A Time for Reflection and Action
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