MaximsNewsNetwork: 05 July 2010 – UNTV: Kiribati, Pacific Islands – In Kiribati, one of the least developed Pacific island nations, alcohol abuse is pushing people to practice corporal punishment on young children; UNICEF and the government of Kiribati are working together to establish routine birth registration immediately after a child is born. It is customary in Kiribati for women to take in children in need and when children are subjected to violence, they are now encouraged to speak up. SOUNDBITE (Ikiribati) Sana, adoptive parent: “When I took the girl her cheeks were bruised, and she was bleeding from the corner of her eye. Her mouth was cut up, and her back, legs and neck were severely scratched.” SOUNDBITE (Ikiribati) Bara, adoptive parent: “This is the place where I saw Bas getting beaten up by the couple that was known as her adoptive parents. The adoptive dad said, “It’s better to kill that baby, rather than hurting her so bad. I told the adoptive mom that I will take care of the baby and bring her to my house.” SOUNDBITE (Ikiribati) Sana, adoptive parent: “The child had really bad bruises and scratches and her head was dislocated.” “My husband and I promised the police to take good care of her no hitting or spanking.” “The first time she came to my family her thinking was different from other normal kids. She was scared of people, and she liked to stay alone without others touching her.” SOUNDBITE (English) Baram, social worker, Ministry of Social Affairs … Video Rating: 0 / 5
1949 — This educational short shows how alcohol is produced and it’s effect on the human body. Video Rating: 4 / 5
Question by Mike: serious question about drug abuse?
hi im 15 almost 16 years old and a sophomore in high school. my mother has been addicted to drugs for years now, even thoguh they are prescription, fioricet, ambien cr, xanax, etc, she has massive amounts of 100′s in her cabinet and last night she couldnt walk it took her 10 or 15 minutes to get up the stairs and she was slurring her speech. my father is aware, but she seriously needs help. i was terrified and deff knew she oded, or took a lil to many. idk how to live she always has mood swings, and its been so bad. im so stressed and im trying to do good in school at the same time.
i jsut cant sleep at night thinking about this and my brother was once a street addict he has been clean for 2 years! so thats the only good news. i dont know what to do. and im hurting so badly. i have withdrawn from my friends at school tyring to help her and its gotten me nowhere.
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Answer by Nini I am so sorry to hear this. addiction is a very serious psychological problem. did you ever think about getting her help. like sending her to rehab. i know that sounds extrem. but if its really that bad then thats what u have to do. the thing with addicts, they need to be whiling to change, if not…they wont! some might have to hit rock bottom before they finally realize what they are do to themselves and their family. try and get your family together and have a heart to heart conversation with her. maybe something is really bothering her thats making her do this.
take care.
I hope for the best for you& your family.
www.DrBarge.com Dr. JoAnne Barge, a Psychologist & Marriage and Family Therapist, speaks about the psychological effects of substance abuse with regard to both the individual who is dealing with alcohol or drug issues, and the family of the addict. There are solutions, but each individual and family responds to different approaches. Learn more in this video. Call for an appointment 310-472-2329. Video Rating: 0 / 5
In part 2 of 3 of Chris Wallace’s interview with Rush Limbaugh, he asked Rush about healthcare reform. Rush said that it’s an attempt by the government to steal 1/6 of the private sector economy and take control. Once they get control of healthcare, they will be able to make more decisions about how we run our lives. Rush does not think individual mandates, forcing Americans to purchase health insurance, is constitutional. Wallace also asks Rush about the success of Glenn Beck. Rush also discussed his efforts to buy an NFL franchise, the St. Louis Rams, and how the Obama campaign played a role. Wallace also asked him about his statement that going to drug rehab was the best thing that ever happened to him.
There are some good studies that have shown that an effective way to prevent problems with alcohol and drugs is for parents to talk to their teenagers the summer before going to college about the dangers of these substances. Three reasons why college is more dangerous for students is there is no parental control, about half the population at college are of legal drinking age and they will likely want to experiment more. It is important for parents to discuss what dangers their children will be exposed to, as teenagers can develop chronic alcohol problems and drink at higher levels which can lead to alcohol poisoning. College campuses are trying to come up with ways to combat this problem. For instance, San Diego State has initiated a program called “Aztec Nights” during the first six weeks (which is the highest risk time) to give college students something to do besides drinking at night. They put together student groups and planned concerts and other activities and they serve free food and non-alcoholic drinks. This has been a great success, as alcohol poisoning and alcohol-related arrests went down dramatically. There are also many great programs available to parents who want to help their kids get through the critical transition from high school to college. Dr. Clapp is Director of the Center for Alcohol and Drug Studies, Professor at the School of Social Work, Adjunct Professor for the Graduate School of Public Health, at SDSU as well as the Director for the US …
Warrick substance abuse counselor praises former first lady Ford’s grace
Lisa Seif never met Betty Ford, but she counts the former first lady among her heroes. Read more on Evansville Courier & Press
Ex-first lady, advocate for substance abuse treatment Betty Ford dies
Betty Ford, the widow of late President Gerald Ford and a co-founder of an eponymous addiction center in California, has died at the age of 93, according to the director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. Read more on CNN
First Ladies, former presidents attend Betty Ford services
The public is invited to pay its respects from 5 p.m. to midnight. – Watch Live on KTLA.com VIDEO: Watch Chris Wolfe’s Report PALM DESERT, Calif. — Local memorial services are being held for Betty Ford, wife of former President Gerald Ford and the founder of the Betty Ford Center for substance abuse and addiction. Read more on KY3 Springfield
2009 CBI National Student Production Awards Winner: Best Student Documentary Producers: Harry Fleckenstein, Missy Stankowski Director: Steven Klink Editor: Tim Hill Camera/Audio: Anthony Mennie, Michael Gorczynski For a FREE DVD copy of this movie please visit the Rowan University Center for Addiction Study website at www.rowan.edu or call 856-863-2175 This documentary tells the story four people and their struggles with prescription drug abuse and also of one woman overcoming the death of her mother, who passed away from the disease of addiction from an overdose. This film delves into the characters introduction to the drugs, their downfall from addiction into their rock bottom, and leading into their hope for freedom from active addiction touching on their recovery process. Lisa is a beautiful woman who grew up in a good family. During college she had many injuries due to sports and was introduced to Oxycontin. After taking prescription medication, she was thrown into a world she had no control over. In the end of her addiction, she ended up homeless with her children taken away from her. Today almost 3 years clean, she shares her story of recovery. Rodney is an African-American gay man who grew up in the ghetto. He was introduced to drugs and when we tried Percocet, he was off to the races. Through the world of drugs and the lifestyle that comes with it, he now lives with AIDS. At his darkest hour he found himself living in abandoned houses. Today he has been clean and …
Website: www.facebook.com Jessica, 21, comes from a tight-knit family. Her father, mother, sister and grandfather all work at the family-owned gas station. But Jessica’s not allowed to work there any more. Ever since Jessica became addicted to heroin at 17, her family cannot trust her. And even worse — her addiction is straining family relationships. Everyone wants to see her go to treatment. But just organizing the intervention is tearing them apart. Hubert is a middle-aged American Indian man whose struggles to keep his family together amidst an abusive childhood at the hands of his alcoholic stepfather, along with the pressure to protect his siblings from the verbal, emotional and physical violence from his alcoholic parents, eventually drive him to the bottle as well during his life in Las Vegas as a bartender. Hubert moved back to Los Angeles to care for his dying diabetic mother, but after her death, his alcohol abuse worsens. His stepfather, showing “Tough love”, kicks Hubert out of the house and Hubert becomes homeless, depending on recycling bottles and cans for booze money. Another homeless friend, John, a bipolar who is non-compliant with medication, helps take care of Hubert on the streets by feeding him, buying him alcohol and helping him find safe places to sleep at night. A real estate agent who frequents the park where John and Hubert “live” during daylight hours had gotten to know Hubert and John and realized what a kind gentleman Hubert was underneath …
No longer driven by the idea that “life will be better when I get this job, that girl or whatever it may be..” Sober today I may have dreams, and make steps toward the future based on real life, real life as it is. I can be open, honest and willing, share my hopes and put in the foot work today. Unrealistic dreams are resentments under construction… How do we look after ourselves? My late father, said to me many years ago, “I wished I had cherished your mother more and been less superficial and indifferent” Dad never found recovery. Those words, cherish, superficial and indifferent help me every day. To cherish always and be aware of superficiality and indifference.. Every day we learn more about who we are, how we are feeling, why and what we may do ~ Katharine Butler Hathaway “All I can do is act according to my deepest instinct, and be whatever I must be; crazy or ribald or sad or compassionate or loving or indifferent. That is all anybody can do” -/- We learn to cherish ourselves and everyone, just as we may be today.. As Bill Sees It ~ Foundation for Life… We discover that we receive guidance for our lives to just about the extent that we stop making demands upon God to give it to us on order and on our terms. In praying, we ask simply that throughout the day God place in us the best understanding of His will that we can have for the day, and that we be given the grace by which we may carry it out There is a direct linkage among self-examination, meditation, and …
Question by Ernie: Amino Acid Therapy for alcoholism or substance abuse issues?
Does anyone have any experience with this newer treatment. It is based on replenishing lacking brain chemicals which are causing a “reward deficiency” . The Amino acids are given either through IV or orally. Is this medically accepted? More importantly does it work to prevent relapses? Thanks!
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Answer by metcalfmaintenance1 I’ve never heard of it but I’ve been in recovery for six years and ironically chose to go the fitness route. I’ve used amino acids for protein synthesis. If a by product is relapse prevention I would be amazed. The best way to stay sober/clean is not to take that first drink/drug. Find a support group , a sponsor , and a good 12 step program.
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2009 CBI National Student Production Awards Winner: Best Student Documentary Producers: Harry Fleckenstein, Missy Stankowski Director: Steven Klink Editor: Tim Hill Camera/Audio: Anthony Mennie, Michael Gorczynski For a DVD copy of this movie please visit the Rowan University Center for Addiction Study website at www.rowan.edu or call 856-863-2175 This documentary tells the story four people and their struggles with prescription drug abuse and also of one woman overcoming the death of her mother, who passed away from the disease of addiction from an overdose. This film delves into the characters introduction to the drugs, their downfall from addiction into their rock bottom, and leading into their hope for freedom from active addiction touching on their recovery process. Lisa is a beautiful woman who grew up in a good family. During college she had many injuries due to sports and was introduced to Oxycontin. After taking prescription medication, she was thrown into a world she had no control over. In the end of her addiction, she ended up homeless with her children taken away from her. Today almost 3 years clean, she shares her story of recovery. Rodney is an African-American gay man who grew up in the ghetto. He was introduced to drugs and when we tried Percocet, he was off to the races. Through the world of drugs and the lifestyle that comes with it, he now lives with AIDS. At his darkest hour he found himself living in abandoned houses. Today he has been clean and in …
In today’s world, it can be difficult for a recovering alcoholic to get disability benefits, although this used to be something that was easier to obtain. Discover how the majority of recovering alcoholics are able to get back into the work force with help from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on alcohol abuse. Expert: David Thomas Contact: WTGTampa.com Bio: Dr. David Thomas has been certified as a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida since 1986 and in the National Board of Certified Counselors since 1987. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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