Itâs hot out there
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Southern California including the San Bernardino Mountains. Read more on Big Bear Grizzly
Seven years after leaving Iraq the panic attacks began
The smell of death never left Bruce Relph. But the full force of what he had seen in Iraq hit the former soldier seven years later as he drove home one night to his family in north-west Sydney. Read more on Brisbane Times
Survey shows 1 in 12 admit to driving drunk
One in 12 drivers admitted driving drunk at least once over the course of a year, a government survey released Wednesday found. Read more on Fond du Lac Reporter
Question by susannna_kaysen_420: What is the actual difference between a recovered alcoholic or an plain alcoholic?
No offense to any1 who has this disease which my father died from but correct me if I am wrong. Isn’t alcoholism a disease & I thought once an alcoholic always an alcoholic even AFTER you’re sober aren’t you still an alcoholic? What’s the difference?
Best answer:
Answer by Dano Recovering alcohols are still alcoholics, but no longer abusing alcohol.
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Opium-poppy bust sets record
The RCMP made what it said was the largest opium-poppy plant bust in Canadian history Monday when they discovered a seven-acre field containing an estimated 60,000 plants in rural Chilliwack. Read more on Vancouver Sun
Itasca County Drug, Weapons Bust
The Itasca County Sheriff’s Department has reported a major drug and weapons bust at a home on Dora Lake. Read more on WDIO Duluth
Ron Tannebaum and Ken Pomerance featured on The Daily Buzz talking about recovery from addiction and alcoholism after the untimely death of beloved 80′s pop icon Corey Haim.
Marciante facing similar challenges By Kevin Harrison
CONNELLSVILLE TWP. – Geibel Catholic coach Ron Marciante is hoping success this season will help the Gators football program to continue. The Gators once again face small numbers with 21 kids on the squad. With only two schools in the Greensburg Diocese playing football, Marciante realizes it’s easy for the Gators to get overlooked because of the recent success of Greensburg Central Catholic … Read more on The Uniontown Herald Standard
Braves’ GM moves quickly to offset loss of Chipper Jones
WHO’S UP Read more on St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Stanford’s Owen Marecic is a throwback to the days of two-way players
Stanford’s Owen Marecic will begin his throwback campaign Sept. 4 against Sacramento State, when he’ll line up at both fullback and linebacker for the Cardinal. Read more on San Jose Mercury News
Officials: Gilroy drug raid value now put at 0M
Associated Press – August 26, 2010 6:04 PM ET SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Authorities are saying the drugs they seized last week at a drug lab in Gilroy are worth twice as much as originally… Read more on Channel 8 San Diego
Putnam drug bust: 24 indicted
Two dozen people have been indicted by a Putnam County grand jury on drug charges, including 15 people for selling heroin, following an eight-month investigation by northwestern Ohio police. Read more on The Findlay Courier
Huge Pot Bust In San Diego County
U.S. drug agents say they found about 25,000 marijuana plants worth 0 million on a farm near San Diego believed to be run by Mexican drug traffickers. Read more on OfficialWire
75 more children will be born with autism today. It’s the fastest growing developmental disorder in the US There is no cure, but doctors are turning to an old drug for high blood pressure to see if it holds new hope for kids with autism. Video Rating: 2 / 5
Question by i am mclovin. 8]: Question about mom and alcoholism?
Ok, so my dad recently told me that about 10 years ago, when i was only about 6 or 7, my mom had a really bad drinking problem. She was in rehab and AA. I remember going to AA with her when she couldn’t get a babysitter but she always told me it was to quit smoking (which she did, she hasn’t smoked in years) and, being young, I believed her. Now, this news has come as a complete and total SHOCK and to top it off, my dad told me that it has again become a problem over the summer and might still be a problem. Remember how shocking it was that she had a problem in the first place? Well, imagine that doubled. That is how shocked I am now. I am normally able to uncover this kind of stuff or at least tell when something is going on. When my parents’ marriage was falling apart, when my grandma had cancer, when my uncle went to rehab, I was able to tell either exactly what was happening or at the very least that SOMETHING was going on but this is the first time that I was COMPLETELY taken off guard and it got me to thinking. I have noticed that my mom doesn’t drink but I just assumed she outgrew her drinking years I guess, considering she is almost 55 but she has drank, especially in the past year and usually she lets me taste what she is having. Not a lot by any means, just a sip to taste it but she always tells me not to tell dad and I always assumed it was because my dad has told me that he doesn’t want me drinking anything at all but now I realize the real reason. Now, normally it is wine or champagne at a party or wedding, nothing heavy, but a few weeks ago we went to my neighbors house and my neighbor offered her something to drink, wine or something, but instead she went straight for this vodka stuff (I’m not sure what kind it was but I know it was strong) and mixed it in her tea. At the time I didn’t know anything about her drinking problem, I didn’t even suspect anything, but this was really really wierd. She pretty much chugged it down but I didn’t think much of it… until now. Again she let me have a sip and told me not to tell dad and I didn’t but now that I know she is suffering from alcoholism (I can’t even bring myself to call her an alcoholic) I don’t know if I should tell someone and it really has me worried, I mean REALLY worried. This has all come on very very fast and I’m still really shocked about the whole situation. I honestly feel like its all a dream, I never would have suspected. What should I do?
Best answer:
Answer by CathRun I am not sure what you CAN do or what you WANT to do. It sounds like your father is aware and is trying to handle the situation. I wouldn’t let her drive or get in a car with her even if she seems sober. Keep the lines of communication open with your dad. Isn’t there a group for kids of alcoholics that you could maybe get involved in? Other than that I would let the adults handle it. Tell your dad if you suspect her drinking.
Ban Soft Drink With Alcohol Content – CAP
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 24 (Bernama) — The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) on Tuesday asked the government to ban an alcoholic beverage sold as a fruit-flavoured soft drink. Read more on Bernama
Boone County clerk: wet-dry issue OK for ballot
The Boone County clerk says voters will get a chance in the Nov. 2 general election to decide if the sale of alcoholic beverages should be legal in the county. Read more on KSPR Springfield
Heroin addict convicted of felony neglect in Fairfax baby’s drug overdose
The mystery of how a 5-month-old boy overdosed on heroin in Fairfax County last year may never be answered, but a Fairfax jury convicted an acknowledged heroin addict Tuesday of felony child neglect and sentenced him to 30 days in jail. Drug overdose – Health – Drugs – Addictions – Substance Abuse Read more on Washington Post
Heroin confiscated in major bust
An early morning traffic stop Monday has led to the second largest heroin seizure in the state and put a Wilmington man behind bars under a 0,000 bond. Read more on Sampson Independent
The number one influence of blood alcohol content is how much a person drinks, but carbonated drinks can cause the blood to absorb alcohol more quickly. Discover how people with more fat in their cells will have a harder time metabolizing alcohol with help from a medical doctor that specializes in addiction psychiatry in this free video on blood alcohol content. Expert: Bernardo Savariego Contact: www.drsavariego.com Bio: Dr. Bernardo Savariego is a medical doctor and psychiatrist in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller Video Rating: 3 / 5
The making of “N’golo n’golo” – hard liquor used to enslave the Baka Pygmies. A film made by Erasmus Nche in association with Global Music Exchange. www.1heart.org The story of Ngolongolo and how it is destroying Baka culture. It is hard liquor, illegally distilled by the neighbouring Bantu farmers. There are now 5 stills on the doorstep of the Baka camp at Gbiné. At first N’golo n’golo is given for free, even to children. The Baka quickly become addicted. It is often used as payment for Baka labour. Once they have had one glass, they want another, which is then given to them. This isn’t a gift, they will have to pay. Since they rarely have cash this means they will have to work until their debt is paid off. In this way many Baka are trapped in debt and basicly have to work for the local farmers for free.
Rational approach to narcotics
Elsa has done it again! She’s succeeded in putting together folktales and false statistics into a platform of ultra-conservative political nonsense that rivals the brainless utterances of the likes of Sarah Palin’s tea-sippers. Read more on The Downey Patriot
Judge’s finding puts Garland officer under scrutiny
A Dallas County judge has concluded that he didn’t believe a Garland narcotics officer told the truth in sworn testimony in a drug case. Read more on Dallas Morning News
Justice delayed?: Underfunded and overtaxed, courts push hard to keep up
LAS CRUCES – A third murder trial in less than 10 days could be resolved this week – but more than 15 other men accused of homicide in Do-a Ana County await their time in court. Read more on Las Cruces Sun-News
SOUTH AFRICA: Communities debate microbicide results
Source: IRIN The recent release of positive results from a microbicide trial in South Africa have kick-started discussions between scientists, activists and community workers about the quickest and most responsible way of getting a product into women’s hands. Read more on AlertNet
Meth roundup sentences handed down
The first group from a 45-person meth roundup nearly two years ago in Hamilton, Grundy, Marion and Sequatchie counties pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court here. Read more on Chattanooga Times Free Press
Meth Lab Discovered In Bristol Apartment
Bristol, Virginia police say they found a meth lab. Read more on WCYB 5 Tri-Cities
Police cite backpacks as meth lab trend
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Theyre being found in homes, vehicles and have even been spotted lying uncovered in wooded areas. More meth users are using backpacks to store the components used to make the drug and transport them to various locations, say State Poli… Read more on Charleston Daily Mail
