Rates of Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use Far Higher in Severely Mentally ill

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Rates of Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use Far Higher in Severely Mentally ill New research has found that rates of smoking, drinking and drug use are significantly higher among people who have psychotic disorders than the general population. The finding is …
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Indignation over employer's handling of substance abuse no reason to quit, get …

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An administrative assistant's belief that her employer asked her to engage in unethical conduct in dealing with company drug testing and alcohol abuse incidents did not give her good reason to quit her job or receive unemployment benefits, a Minnesota …
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For homeless, few options at night

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But the deaths have refocused attention on the complex problems that Anchorage faces in sheltering a growing homeless population whose members often carry the additional burdens of alcoholism and mental illness. The deaths have officials like Susan …
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Health and wellness events: Support groups and more

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MONDAY. Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey for Women: An eight-week specialized program for women struggling with alcohol and drug abuse. Presented by Stephanie Covington. 6-8 p.m Mon., CARE of Southeastern Michigan, 31900 Utica Road, Fraser.
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