Sentences with phrase «include drug abuse»

People with this disorder experience intense mood swings, behave impulsively and often put themselves at risk, either through self - harm or dangerous behavior including drug abuse and risky sexual...
These specialized courts were developed to deal with an individual's particular issues, including drug abuse, mental illness, and domestic violence — and tend to be non-adversarial in nature.
On the PSS, which includes the Drug Abuse Score, termination scores were better than intake scores in both conditions.
For both treatment conditions, improvements from pre - to posttreatment were seen for all of the clinical - outcome measures, including the Drug Abuse Score on the PSS.
Measures included the Psychiatric Status Schedule (PSS), which assesses the adolescent's psychiatric and psychosocial functioning and also includes a Drug Abuse Score, as well as the Behavior Problem Checklist (BPC), which assesses multiple dimensions of problem behavior, including conduct.
Overall, both conditions were highly effective in improving family functioning, and OPFT was slightly more effective in reducing identified patient symptomology, including drug abuse.

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Mitchell, later disgraced during the Watergate scandal, included marijuana on the list of drugs with no medical benefit and a high probability of abuse and addiction.
«We get all of our money for these campaigns from individual donors, many people who lost family members to drug abuse, including from marijuana,» Sabet said.
Gods plan would include things like Hitler, international s ex traficking, child abuse, drugs, malaria, etc, etc..
And when I say human life — I'm referring to everything from freeing people to choose, to providing resources for their choice to live, and that does not include murder, drug abuse, welfare systems that do not promote living a life of personal responsibility.
I have seen people use the words of Jesus «judge not» as a shield to allow themselves to participate in whatever destructive behaviors they feel like indulging in, (including child neglect, spousal abuse, drug abuse, fraud, and adultery).
While the reasons for leaving vary in each branch of the military, some of the more common reasons include pregnancy / parenthood, drug abuse, and weight problems.
«It is well established that there are high rates of mental illnesses, including depression, drug abuse, and suicide attempts, among gays and lesbians.
Heney then shows how these «Garden Virtues» apply to a variety of today's thorny moral issues, including marriage, child «rearing, sex, abortion, genetic engineering, business ethics, capital punishment, drug abuse, and war.
Other areas of cooperation include joint enterprises in community education projects such as those concerned with alcoholism, drug abuse, sex education, parent - child relations, marital relations, race relations, problems of poverty.
Nationally recognized, the Relief Nursery stops the cycle of child abuse and neglect with its blend of therapeutic early childhood services and comprehensive family support, including alcohol and drug recovery support services.
Blumenthal himself campaigns for many social issues — including drug and alcohol abuse within the hospitality industry — and is an active supporter of British farming.
Such programs usually include training in drug education and information, practice in discussing, developing and enforcing family policies on substance abuse, enhancing parenting skills, etc..
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Some risk factors that can potentially lead to developmental delays include a mother suffering from depression, other parental mental health issues, violence in the home, drug use / abuse, and / or poverty.
The University of Michigan Composite International Diagnostic Interview (UM - CIDI), a revised version of the CIDI, 23 was used to measure the prevalence of the following 4 psychiatric disorders, as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition, revised: 24 anxiety disorder (including one or more of social phobia, simple phobia, agoraphobia, panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder); major depressive disorder; alcohol abuse or dependence; and externalizing problems that included one or more of illicit drug abuse or dependence and antisocial behaviour.
Also includes ways to buffer your kids from sexual promiscuity, drug abuse and suicide while helping them to grow in increased problem - solving skills and responsibility.
child's biological parents, including their ages and medical histories like if they any disorders or diseases or whether they were known to have abused alcohol or drugs.
burned their home in 98 by meth lab & daughter now goin thru trial — molested & abused at 4 & 5 — still bein left with single, unstable, alcoholics & drug abusers — no one including cps cares.
The prognosis for children with conduct problems is poor, with outcomes in adulthood including criminal behaviour, alcoholism, drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse and a range of psychiatric disorders.
The prognosis for children with conduct problems is poor, with outcomes in adulthood including criminal behaviour, alcoholism, drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse and a range of psychiatric disorders [3 — 6].
Physical punishment is associated with a range of mental health problems in children, youth and adults, including depression, unhappiness, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, use of drugs and alcohol, and general psychological maladjustment.26 — 29 These relationships may be mediated by disruptions in parent — child attachment resulting from pain inflicted by a caregiver, 30,31 by increased levels of cortisol32 or by chemical disruption of the brain's mechanism for regulating stress.33 Researchers are also finding that physical punishment is linked to slower cognitive development and adversely affects academic achievement.34 These findings come from large longitudinal studies that control for a wide range of potential confounders.35 Intriguing results are now emerging from neuroimaging studies, which suggest that physical punishment may reduce the volume of the brain's grey matter in areas associated with performance on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, third edition (WAIS - III).36 In addition, physical punishment can cause alterations in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alcohol.37
Examples include abuse, drug addiction and criminal behavior.
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.
The SGF noted that the initiative would help parents and other stakeholders to address the growing social problems of juvenile crime and drug abuse, including codeine contained in cough syrups.
The Executive Director of the Centre for Family Peace Initiative, Mr Chinedu Ikogwe, said the project would re-orientate parents, teachers and other stakeholders to address the problems of children, including the upsurge of criminal gangs, drug abuse, cult activities and juvenile crimes across the country.
Critics say the city law shields undocumented aliens who commit serious offenses, including sexual abuse, prescription drug sales, bribery, money laundering, harassment, grand larceny and drunk driving, from federal detention and deportation.
A LL Amending LL # 2 (2014) to Include the Known Abuse of Drugs on Property as a Violation of the Social Host Law
She said Northern youth, including women, were wasting their lives with drug abuse.
In a House of Commons debate on the riots Home Secretary Theresa May stated that the riots were symptomatic of a «wider malaise» including worklessness, illiteracy, and drug abuse but also stated that «Everybody, no matter what their background or circumstances, has the freedom to choose between right and wrong».
Our panelists included: Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein, emergency room physician Dr. Joshua Lynch, former Erie County Sheriff's Department narcotics detective Alan Rozansky, substance abuse counselor and supervisor Carolyn Grisko, Clarence Town Drug Court founder Judge Mike Powers and a young man from Judge Powers» drug court who is in recovDrug Court founder Judge Mike Powers and a young man from Judge Powers» drug court who is in recovdrug court who is in recovery.
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.
The budget included provisions designed to curb drug abuse, including limits to prescription pain killers and efforts to fight overdoses and other symptoms of addiction.
The horrific accusations included alcohol - fueled rages, racist remarks, prescription drug abuse and threats — including to kill the women or use his power as the state's top law enforcement officer against them if they defied him.
These events keep drugs out of the wrong places, including children's hands, abused by addicts, waterways and landfills.
Speaking at an Inter-Agency Forum on Strategies for Countering Counterfeit Drugs and Substance in Accra on Monday, the Minister said, «the recent issues on the abuse of drugs including tramadol and codeine has become a national thDrugs and Substance in Accra on Monday, the Minister said, «the recent issues on the abuse of drugs including tramadol and codeine has become a national thdrugs including tramadol and codeine has become a national threat.
Teams will work with communities to set local priorities, which could include targeting anti-social behaviour, drug abuse or public drinking.
Representatives from several local agencies including, the Southern Tier Aids Program, Lourdes Substance Abuse Prevention, and Broome Country Drug Court, will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions including:
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County Executive Molinaro will highlight a wide array of initiatives and programs for the coming year including infrastructure investments, drug abuse prevention and treatment, the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center project, business attraction and retention, among others.
Legislator Lorigo also noted the approval of funding for organizations that benefit the entire county, including Greater Niagara Frontier Council — Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts of WNY; Be-A-Friend - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County; WNY United Against Drugs & Alcohol Abuse; and others.
Legislator Dixon also noted the approval of funding for county - wide organizations, including Greater Niagara Frontier Council — Boy Scouts; Be-A-Friend - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County; WNY United Against Drugs & Alcohol Abuse; and Young Audiences.
Agencies receiving Operation Primetime funding in 2012 include: Access of WNY, African American Cultural Center, Back to Basics, Be A Friend, Bob Lanier Center, Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora, Boys & Girls Club of Eden, Boys & Girls Club of Holland, Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns, Buffalo Museum of Science, Buffalo Prep, Buffalo Urban League, Butler Mitchell Association, Child & Adolescent Treatment Services, Community Action Organization, Computers for Children, Concerned Ecumenical Ministries, Cradle Beach Camp, Elim Community Corporation, Erie Regional Housing Development Corp. — Belle Center, Firsthand Learning, FLARE, Girls Sports Foundation, Greater Niagara Frontier Council — Boy Scouts, Jericho Road Ministries, Justice Lifeline, King Urban Life Center, Lackawanna Sports & Education, Making Fishers of Men & Women, National Inner City Youth Opportunities, North Buffalo CDC, Northwest Buffalo Community Center, Old First Ward Community Association, PBBC Matt Urban Center, Peace of the City, Police Athletic League, Schiller Park Community Center, Seneca Babcock Community Association, Seneca Street Community Development, Town of Tonawanda Recreation Department, UB Liberty Partnership, University District CDC, Urban Christian Ministries, Valley Community Association, Westminster Community Charter School, Westside Community Center, Willie Hutch Jones Sports & Education, WNY United Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Young Audiences, Community Action Organization (Detention), Firsthand Learning (Detention), Willie Hutch Jones Sports & Education (Detention).
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.
In 2016, 142 people died of drug abuse in the county, commonly due to drugs including fentanyl, heroin and other opioids, an increase of 64 deaths compared to 2015.
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