Sentences with phrase «illegal drug abuse»

Youths who live with a biological father and no mother or stepmother are more likely to use substances, to be dependent on substances, and to need illegal drug abuse treatment than youths who live with a biological mother and no father or stepfather.»

The White House Drug Policy website itself gives us this «drama»: the highest risks of youth substance use, dependence, and need for illegal drug abuse treatment are found in families with a father and stepmother.

Risks of youth substance use, dependence, and need for illegal drug abuse treatment are generally higher among youth who live with a biological father and a stepmother than among youth who live with a biological mother and a stepfather.

Abuse of prescription drugs has been a growing problem for a few decades now and life insurance underwriters have tried to balance their reaction of this abuse with alcohol abuse and illegal drug abuse.

Not exact matches

After all we're just talking about social media, this isn't a campaign to raise awareness about illegal drugs or the abuse of prescription opioids.

If they are illegal then there is the constant fear of living as an «outlaw» afraid to report abuses, even rape or other crimes, to the authorities, but then the same fears arise for drug users or alcoholics; the authorities are not perceived as being sympathetic to someone who needs to «shoot - up» or drink regularly, whose only source of income is to sell drugs or their bodies.

I agree it feels like they are overpaid (especiallywhen athletes abuse status and flush it away with drugs and illegal activityin general), but we can't think that it's just an easy job they are doing.

And the more time teens spend with both their parents together in family time, such as during meals, the less likely they are to abuse drugs and alcohol and engage in other risky or illegal behavior.

Not only is prescription drug abuse emotionally dangerous, it is a fast route to addiction and it is illegal.

Last week, the Governor and legislative leaders reached an agreement on multiple bills that include new programs and insurance reforms to improve treatment options for individuals suffering from heroin and opioid addiction; measures to strengthen penalties and put in place additional tools for law enforcement to crack down on the distribution of illegal drugs; provisions to ensure the proper and safe use of naloxone, an overdose antidote; and support for enhanced public awareness campaigns to prevent drug abuse.

In addition to providing greater access to substance abuse services, they also include creating a new crime of homicide for anyone who gives or sells an illegal drug to another when that act leads to that person's death.

Fowler said the district alongside police will continue the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program to steer teens away from illegal drugs.

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders agreed Wednesday on legislation to support addiction treatment and enact stricter penalties for illegal drug distribution, in response to what they called a growing heroin, opioid and prescription - drug - abuse epidemic.

Tribal Counselor with the Seneca Nation Nikki Seneca says violence, and drug and alcohol abuse has escalated over the years among students, she says she feels the SRO's will help reduce the illegal activity and positively impact children's lives.

The FDA in the Ashanti region says it has undertaken a number of activities to reduce the harmful effects of abusing Tramadol and continues to partner other state agencies to curb the illegal distribution and sale of the drug.

Abuse of the prescription painkillers, such as Vicodin or OxyContin, has fueled the need to address an epidemic of addiction and overdose linked to the legal drugs and their illegal cousin, heroin.

According to Scarpino, the issues that he plans to address in his new role include Westchester's heroin and illegal drug epidemic — a situation he described as «a scourge that is destroying our youth» — as well as Internet predators, phone scams, child and elder abuse, domestic violence, and injustices against immigrants who he believes are preyed upon by people who take advantage of their fear of deportation.

With opioid addiction and prescription drug abuse considered one of the biggest public health threats of our time in the U.S., many are asking why so many Americans are struggling with addiction to illegal drugs and prescription medications.

The abuse of alcohol, prescription medications, and illegal drugs is one of the most serious health problems in the United States...

[T] he existing drug policies have failed in their intended goals of addressing the problems of crime, drug abuse, addiction, juvenile drug use, stopping the flow of illegal drugs into this country and the internal sale and use of illegal drugs.

Legal risks aside, it's important to note that because LSD is illegal (it's a Schedule I drug, with «no current accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse»), it lacks both FDA regulation and a significant body of scientific research on its short - and long - term effects.

Teens who have fewer than three family dinners a week are 3.5 times more likely to have abused prescription drugs and to have used illegal drugs other than marijuana, three times more likely to have used marijuana, more than 2.5 times more likely to have smoked cigarettes, and 1.5 times more likely to have tried alcohol, according to the CASA report «While substance abuse can strike any family, regardless of ethnicity, affluence, age, or gender, the parental engagement fostered at the dinner table can be a simple, effective tool to help prevent [it],» says Elizabeth Planet, one of the report's researchers, and the centers vice president and director of special projects.

Various conditions and medications can lead to secondary hypertension, including: Kidney problems; Adrenal gland tumors; Thyroid problems; Certain defects in blood vessels you're born with (congenital); Certain medications, such as birth control pills, cold remedies, decongestants, over-the-counter pain relievers and some prescription drugs; Illegal drugs, such as cocaine and amphetamines; Alcohol abuse or chronic alcohol use; Obstructive sleep apnea.

Illegal Drugs A Complete Guide to Their History, Chemistry, and Abuse.

As a reasonable human being, I don't condone alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, or murder.

Alcohol / Drug Use: - Pervasive, detailed depictions of and references to alcohol and illegal substance abuse, with some disturbing detail.

And, according to Elsie, she saw Ryan «repeatedly abusing a panoply of legal and illegal drugs, including without limitation: cocaine, ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms, and steroids... Phillippe increasingly combined these drugs with excessive alcohol consumption and often exhibited symptoms attendant of poly drug and alcohol abuse, including mood swings and bouts of anger.»

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An increasing percentage of students say they can get illegal drugs at their schools, according to the 10th annual back - to - school survey conducted by the Columbia University - based National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse.

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HSPC's advocacy, legislative and abuse programs gave Arkansas» prosecutors an effective law to deal with this vicious «sport,» which is so closely associated with illegal gambling, drug trafficking and gang activity.

@ kadaka (00:20:34): «I've never used illegal mind - altering drugs, nor do I abuse legal «when used as directed» ones.

I've never used illegal mind - altering drugs, nor do I abuse legal «when used as directed» ones.

Recently, Stu was nominated to The American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Substance Abuse, which works to inform and educate lawyers and the public on programs that address substance abuse as well as the many problems associated with illegal drugAbuse, which works to inform and educate lawyers and the public on programs that address substance abuse as well as the many problems associated with illegal drugabuse as well as the many problems associated with illegal drug use.

Last month, at Pasquin's sentencing, Quebec court Judge Carol St - Cyr said in handing him a 54 - month sentence that Pasquin had facilitated the achievement of illegal ends and abused lawyer - client privilege when he discussed drug deals.

Insurers view illegal drug use as even more concerning than alcohol abuse, and coupled with alcohol, will likely result in a decline.

«No benefits will be paid due to Injury or death caused by, contributed to by or related to the following and / or their treatments and / or complications thereof: Sickness; Suicide or intentional self - inflicted Injury or poisoning; War, declared or undeclared; Acts of terrorism; While committing or attempting to commit a crime; Taking of illegal or non-prescribed drugs, or addiction or misuse of prescription drugs; Alcohol abuse or addiction, or being under the influence of alcohol, as defined by the vehicle code of the state or province in which the Accident has occurred; Mental or Nervous Disorders; Pre-Existing Conditions; Subjective Pain or other symptoms unless supported by objective medical findings; Pregnancy and pregnancy - related conditions including but not limited to fertility, pre-natal care, childbirth, miscarriage, abortion or postpartum conditions; Nuclear, biological or chemical exposure as a result of war, declared or undeclared or terrorism.»

Treatment of nervous or mental disorders, or Treatment in connection with alcohol, drug or chemical abuse, misuse, illegal use, overuse or dependency or use of any drug or narcotic agent; Injury sustained while under the influence of or Disablement due wholly or partly to the effects of intoxicating liquor, chemicals, or drugs or narcotic agent, unless administered under the advice of a Physician and said narcotic agent was taken in accordance with the proper dosing as directed by the physician; unless prescribed by a Physician, except as stated in the Schedule of Benefits for mental or nervous disorders;

It will cover deaths resulting from many vocations or hobbies that standard life insurance will not cover, such as skydiving and scuba diving, but the policy typically excludes coverage if the death results from drug abuse, intoxication, or any illegal activity.

used illegal drugs, abused alcohol or drugs, had or been recommended by a medical professional to have treatment or counseling for alcohol or drug use or been advised to discontinue use of alcohol or drugs?

Employment drug screening for common illegal and / or prescription drugs of abuse is another important component of a higher - level background check.

To report illegal prescription drug sales and / or rogue pharmacies operating on the Internet call the anonymous Pharmaceutical Drug Abuse Hotline: 1 -877-RxAbuse (1-877-792-28drug sales and / or rogue pharmacies operating on the Internet call the anonymous Pharmaceutical Drug Abuse Hotline: 1 -877-RxAbuse (1-877-792-28Drug Abuse Hotline: 1 -877-RxAbuse (1-877-792-2873).

Testing can be effective to rule out the presence of suspected substances, to monitor the abstinence of an individual from specific substances, or to monitor suspected abuse of either alcohol, illegal, or prescription drug use.

Federal statistics show they're more likely to go to prison, abuse illegal drugs and alcohol, do worse in school and be less likely to be employed as adults than kids from intact families.

A typical client who has been abusing substances may find their addiction to include alcohol, illegal drugs such as amphetamines, opiates, cocaine, or prescription medications.

Similarly, a third of daily smokers had a history of substance abuse treatment, compared to only 17.8 % of non-daily smokers; daily smokers also currently use illegal drugs more often than non-daily smokers.

Eligible couples 1) had to be at least 25 years old; 2) had to be exclusively involved and living together for at least one year; 3) could not have been previously diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, or currently taking any medication known to treat psychosis or psychotic disorders; 4) could not be receiving current psychotherapeutic (psychological or psychiatric) treatment or anticipating such treatment within the next six months; 5) could not be drinking more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week, using any type of illegal drugs, or misusing prescription medication; and 6) could not have a history of either childhood or adulthood physical or sexual abuse.

Previous studies suggested that early childhood trauma can lead to an array of negative health outcomes and behaviors, including substance abuse, among both adolescents and adults.22 — 25 For example, childhood physical and sexual abuse has been shown to be associated with illegal drug use.26 — 28 Although these studies provide evidence that most substance abusers come from abusive homes, many of these studies have taken a «categorical» approach to examine the relationship between 1 or 2 forms of these childhood exposures and subsequent drug abuse; few studies have examined illicit drug use and abuse in relation to multiple disturbing or stressful childhood exposures.

If there is a history of domestic violence, abuse, any type of drug use or illegal activities, or if you believe your ex-spouse is unfit for any other reason, report this to the evaluator.

There are many illegal drugs which people abuse.