Managing Alcohol Dependency in the Nurse-Led Clinic
Managing alcohol dependency in the nurse-led clinic – Clinical Nurse Specialist Adrian Brown discusses issues in alcohol dependency that may be encountered in the nurse-led clinic for www.nurseledclinics.com
Abstaining from alcohol in January 'not enough' liver experts say
Their campaign material states: "This is not a medical detox programme and should not be undertaken by people with alcohol dependency issues. "This is both an awareness raising campaign and a fundraiser for Alcohol Concern. All money raised must be … Read more on Telegraph.co.uk
Corps enforces breathalyzer tests
Kimbell said the Marines and sailors found to be dealing with alcohol abuse and dependency will be referred to a Substance Abuse Counseling Center to receive education and prevention services like Prime for Life and outpatient treatment. Although the … Read more on Marines.mil (press release)
Changing the conversation
“As a psychologist, I will always ask if there is substance abuse,” said Hampton. “Sometimes that's masking a larger health problem. Drugs and alcohol dependency isn't always about addiction. People are ashamed of mental illness because society is not … Read more on Pasadena Weekly
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