The Death Blow for British Coal
The Death Blow for British Coal
Released in October, the documentary presents new evidence indicating that the South Yorkshire police conspired to crush the strike through fabricated arrest reports and systematic brutality. In response, at the behest of the South …. Wright filed a … Read more on In These Times
Newtown rampage shines spotlight on the issue of mental health
Countless people face problems such as raising a bipolar child, or managing depression and their job, or finding affordable long-term cognitive therapy that can help them develop coping skills and thus keep them from reaching for alcohol or drugs … Read more on Kansas City Star
Study: Lesbians More Likely To Drink In Excess
View Comments. Lesbians are more prone to alcoholism, a new study suggests. … on alcohol binges for many. She said: “This is a very vulnerable time and can create huge problems, with many in this community feeling lost as a result of their treatment … Read more on CBS Local
FDA Approved Vivitrol – Drug/Alcohol Treatment – CNN Report w/Dr. Sanjay Gupta – Vivitrol: Monthly shot provides new option for alcoholism treatment From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com What happened? A new treatment for alcoholism gives alcoholics another way to cope with the disease. Vivitrol, a version of the drug naltrexone, is the first injectable drug to treat alcohol dependence. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Vivitrol for alcoholics in counseling who haven’t had a drink for at least a week. A similar medication has been available in pill form for some time, but the injectable version of the drug may be easier for people recovering from alcohol dependence to use consistently.
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