Sentences with phrase «serious alcohol problem»

I had a friend with a serious alcohol problem.

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It is probable that a majority of all alcoholics are of the «hidden» variety — individuals who are having serious problems with alcohol but whose behavior is still enough within the bounds of social conformity to allow their alcoholism to be kept secret within the family.

Of the teens who attended worship services, 70 percent rated their congregation as a very good or fairly good place to talk about serious issues, such as family problems, alcohol or troubles at school.

It is well to make it clear that a person need not have all or any of these experiences to be headed for trouble with alcohol, but that they are frequently present in the early stages of what becomes a serious drinking problem.

Then we had families where one or more of the adults were addicted to drugs or alcohol, or had serious emotional and marital problems that resulted in antisocial activity disturbing to other tenants.

I also believe this sort of joking even has a nod of respect to the twin realities of the situation — that caffeine and alcohol can be badly addictive and that addiction can be a serious problem for some people.

It's possible for teens to develop serious problems with alcohol.

Alcohol and drug use is serious business, but as a parent it can be difficult to know when to have «the talk» or how to step in if you're afraid your child may have a problem.

Drinking alcohol at any time during pregnancy can cause serious health problems for your baby.

The problem is that, unlike spinach, there are people who are unable to control their alcohol use without serious external pressure.

He said: Alcohol is a serious social problem which affects the lives of all age groups.

«Consuming alcohol after surgery could put patients at risk for potentially serious problems, even if they consume only moderate amounts of alcohol.»

The purpose of this study was to examine whether sleep difficulties and hours of sleep prospectively predicted several serious substance - related problems that included binge drinking, driving under the influence of alcohol, and risky sexual behavior.»

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

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is an umbrella term that includes fetal alcohol syndrome — which can be fatal, or cause serious problems with learning and behavior, stunted growth and facial abnormalities.

Stomach cramping and diarrhea are certainly not as serious as the conditions associated with some of the non-nutritive sweeteners, but the sugar alcohols can cause other more serious problems.

Boston — Public - school teachers are far more likely to perceive student absenteeism, use of alcohol, and tardiness as serious problems at their schools than are their private - school peers.

Similarly, 11.4 percent of public - and 3.5 percent of private - school teachers viewed student use of alcohol as a serious problem.

«Doctors and dentists in treatment with PHP who have serious drug and alcohol problems are required to remain abstinent.

I do not think law schools see one third of their students dropping or flunking out any longer (if they ever did), but the one - in - three statistic is apparently spot on for something else lawyer - related: the percentage of lawyers who have serious problems with alcohol.

(b) At arbitration, the Board stated that this test required evidence of a «significant» or «serious» problem with alcohol and drugs in the workplace.

However, the article points out that it's the people with moderate drinking problems who cause the most trouble, simply because there are more of them — about four problem drinkers for every one with a serious alcohol dependency.

In this regard, a significant / serious drug or alcohol problem must be shown within the specific bargaining unit and workplace to which the policy applies.

Because alcohol - related accidents, injuries, and deaths have become such a serious problem throughout the country, many advocates have pushed for tougher driving under the influence (DUI) laws to deter motorists from getting behind the wheel while impaired.

Diabetes, obesity, smoking and even alcohol addiction can lead to serious healthcare problems, which we need to be prepared to battle against.

As noted, when depression or alcohol use in a parent reaches clinically significant levels, serious problems become much more likely.

Therapy can assist not only with support but also with tackling more serious issues that might arise with parents or their children such as drugs / alcohol, cutting, eating disorders, defiance, angry outbursts, sleep problems and difficulty with school.

«Do you struggle with alcohol use and addiction, depression and anxiety, frustrating relationship problems, or serious losses?

An uncontrollable need for sexual gratification, just like an addiction to alcohol or drugs, can cause serious problems for anyone.

Age of Onset Some studies indicate that both boys and girls tend to begin their antisocial careers around the age of fifteen, with the average age of onset differing by no more than six months across genders.44 Other research, however, finds that females begin offending when they are younger than males are.45 Notably, gender differences in the age of onset tend to be most pronounced for serious or aggressive types of delinquency, while less serious problem behaviors, such as drug and alcohol - related offenses, have less gender - differentiated progressions.46

Unless you were married to someone who was abusive, or addicted to drugs or alcohol, or had a serious gambling problem, you may not feel very thankful about getting divorced.

Children who begin their lives with compromised and disrupted attachment (associated with prenatal drug and alcohol exposure, neglect of physical and emotional needs, abuse, violence, multiple caregivers) are at risk for serious problems as development unfolds, including:

Our counselors offer clinical excellence in areas such as serious mental illness, family issues, teen troubles, children's problems, domestic abuse, trauma, anxiety and depression, alcohol / drug abuse, relationship problems, divorce recovery, sexual addiction, spiritual issues, mediation and more.

For example, an adolescent with a serious drug or alcohol problem will lie repeatedly to hide the truth about where they have been, who they were with, what they were doing, and where the money went.

[12] A life stressor is defined as a serious illness; accident or disability; the death of a family member or close friend; mental illness; divorce or separation; inability to obtain work; involuntary loss of a job; alcohol or drug - related problems; witnessing violence; being the victim of abuse or violent crime; trouble with the police; gambling problems; incarceration of self or a family member; overcrowding; pressure to fulfil cultural responsibilities; and discrimination or racism, ibid., Australian Bureau of Statistics, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey, op.cit., p79.

[8], [9] One of the most serious outcomes of maternal prenatal alcohol use are fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), which involve problems with the brain, growth retardation, and facial malformations.

[7] The consequences for children who have been exposed to alcohol before birth may last throughout their lifetimes, and include mental retardation, learning disabilities, conduct disorder, and other serious health problems.

Adolescent emotional and behavioural problems result in great personal, social and monetary cost.1, 2 The most serious, costly and widespread adolescent problems — suicide, delinquency, violent behaviours and unintended pregnancy — are potentially preventable.3 In addition to high - risk behaviours, such as the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; parents of adolescents also express concerns in everyday parenting issues, such as fighting with siblings, talking back to adults and not doing school work.4 These parental concerns are often perceived as normative during adolescence and the impact on family dynamics, such as parental stress and negative parent — adolescent relationships, is often undermined.