Not exact matches
Cannabis users also reported «addiction careers» — the years between their first use and
problem resolution — that were significantly shorter than those of the
alcohol group — 12 years versus 18 years, which may reflect the greater physical and mental health
impairment associated with
alcohol and the continuing illegality of cannabis.
Lack of sleep has been shown to produce
impairments equivalent to those of
alcohol intoxication, [4] and can lead to various
problems, like irritability, slower processing speed, poor decision making, low cognitive performance, increased risk of depression, obesity, and cardiovascular
problems.
In addition,
alcohol - induced
impairments such as falling and visual and cognitive
problems could be exaggerated in older people.
This Ocala Star Banner article reports on the achievement of attorney Richard Perry who will be recognized for the pro bono work he does through the CLSMF's Volunteer Lawyers Project: He has done pro bono work for clients with mental illness, hearing
impairment problems, limited education, and drug and
alcohol addictions.
It was focused on assisting «lawyers and their support personnel who have
impairments arising from emotional or behavioral
problems and including drug and
alcohol abuse and dependency.»
The NCADD states that over time, excessive
alcohol use, both in the form of heavy drinking or binge drinking, can lead to numerous health
problems, chronic diseases, neurological
impairments, and social
problems, including but not limited to: