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Walking away from drug and alcohol addiction
Around 55 people walked the streets of Morwell today to raise awareness of the recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Local Nominates JP Miller for Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame
Montgomery Miller, a son to the late writer, announced today that JP Miller's nomination was submitted on May 31st, for consideration by the Walk of Fame nominating committee for the 2014 schedule of installations.
The Stuffed Brown Fox Wins Over Russia's Underdogs
Adele Morse's stuffed fox has become an Internet sensation in Russia, photoshopped into pictures of politicians, policemen and all manner of other people.
AMA (American Medical Association) Declares Obesity a Disease
By changing obesity's status from "a major public health problem" to a chronic disease, Dr. Patrice Harris, a member of the AMA's board of trustees, said that the organization hoped to open up the range of medical interventions that could help the one-third of Americans now considered obese.
Man died after drinking heavily
A man who died after drinking heavily was having such difficulty breathing that friends recorded the loud noises he was making, an inquest has heard.
Nine ways alcohol can destroy your skin
WASHINGTON , June 19, 2013 - People have a love affair with their looks and each year spend thousands on skincare products to keep their skin soft and younger looking.
Deaths as a result of alcohol abuse in Doncaster are increasing at a rate twice the national average, new figures today reveal.
ANON ALCOHOLISM SUPPORT: An anonymous fellowship of people whose lives have been affected by another person's drinking.
Hundreds on benefits due to drug addictions
NEARLY a thousand people in Plymouth are on benefits as their addiction to booze or drugs means they are unable to work.
One Direction Deny Getting Drunk Onstage! Watch Controversial Video HERE
After a concert video surfaced that makes it look like whatever Louis Tomlinson and underage 19-year-old Niall Horan are drinking from their shared water bottle has a bit of a kick to it, the rumor mills began churning with accusations of alcohol abuse! Niall may have been in bed when he heard the scuttlebutt, but he wasn't going to take it lying ... (more)
On Balance, Moderate Drinking By Pregnant Women Leaves No Effect On Children
Moderate consumption of alcohol by pregnant women appeared not to harm their children's brain development in a new large-scale study of families in southwestern England.
There's no denying that drinking is a widely accepted element of social life in America.
No more city pub licences, says trade chief
BOOZE chiefs have called for a freeze on all new alcohol licence applications - amid concerns there are too many pubs in the city centre.
Baldness drug curbs men's interest in alcohol, study suggests
Some men who take the drug finasteride to slow a receding hair line may also find it reduces their interest in drinking alcohol, new research reveals.
Rinpas help to limit your pegs
Remember Devdas? Anyone who is an alcoholic or a substance addict can't be high on life, goes the basic premise.
Breaking the cycle of addiction through social investment
Parental substance misuse is a huge problem and we are keen to expand our services so we can help more people.
Medication for male pattern baldness may also help decrease alcohol consumption
The drug appears to contribute to the adverse effects of alcohol, causing extreme sedation, intoxication and even memory impairment.
BWW Reviews: Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Girl on the Drink: from Gutter...
Reviewed 15th June 2013 Annie Siegmann is performing her latest cabaret performance, Girl on the Drink: From Gutter to Glamour in Satire and Song , at the very intimate venue, La Boheme, which ideally suits the even greater intimacy of her production.
Alcoholism contributed to Winchester woman's death
The inquest on Wednesday heard that Ms Arci had been plagued by illnesses during her life, including Crohn's disease.
Elizabeth Robbins: Alcohol abuse hurts bonds forged in military
Lately it has been awkward to be both a soldier and a woman. Civilian friends gently inquire about my welfare, always after a kindly and meaningful pause.