Chemical Dependency
Friday's Progress Notes - October 31, 2003
Mental Health Information - Vol. 7 Issue 16
Published by athealth.com - http://www.athealth.com
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CONTENTS
1. Identifying alcohol and substance abuse in patients
2. Screening and intervention tools
3. Alcohol and families
4. Gender differences in drug abuse and dependence
5. Children of alcoholics
6. Teaching students about the risks of marijuana addiction
7. Talking to teens about alcohol
8. Employment protection for individuals in recovery
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According to a study funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation,
substance abuse, defined as the problematic use of alcohol,
tobacco, or illicit drugs, is the nation's number one health
problem. Today's newsletter provides resources for dealing
with substance abuse.
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John L. Miller, MD
1. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Recognition of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Ten percent of the population abuses drugs or alcohol, and 20
percent of patients have substance-abuse problems, excluding
tobacco use.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030401/1529.html
2. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
Physician's Guide to Helping Patients with Alcohol Problems
This guide provides screening and intervention tools.
http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/ceduc/physalguide.html
3. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
Alcohol and Families
Approximately one out of every four U.S. children under the age of 18 years is exposed to the effects of alcohol abuse or dependence in a family member.
4. MEDSCAPE
Drug Abuse and Dependency: Understanding Gender Differences
in Etiology and Management
Researchers have identified important differences between men and women in terms of how drug use begins, how it progresses, and effective methods of treatment.
5. NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL INFORMATION
Children of Alcoholics: Important Facts
Children raised in alcoholic families have different life experiences than children raised in non-alcoholic families.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/COAFacts.html
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Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know
Marijuana is the most often used illegal drug in this country. Learn about the causes and effects of marijuana addiction and how it affects the brain.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/Marijuana.html
7. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
Talking with Your Teen about Alcohol
make the most of your conversation, take some time to think about the issues you want to discuss before you talk with your child. Consider too how your child might react and ways you might respond to your youngster's questions and feelings.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/talkteenalc.html
8. LEGAL ACTION CENTER
Employment Discrimination and What to Do About It
This manual informs providers in 5 states about state and federal laws that protect clients with criminal records, histories of alcohol and drug problems, and HIV/AIDS from employment discrimination.
NY Edition - http://www.hirenetwork.org/pdfs/Employment%20discrimination%20(NY).pdf
CA Edition - http://lac.org/doc_library/lac/publications/050542_ca_disc.pdf
PA Edition - http://lac.org/doc_library/lac/publications/050542_pa_disc.pdf
IL Edition - http://lac.org/doc_library/lac/publications/050542_il_disc.pdf
VA Edition - http://lac.org/doc_library/lac/publications/050542_va_disc.pdf
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