If heat makes things expand, why do jeans shrink in the dryer? Sep 6, 2008
Yes, it can lead to risky behaviour such as substance abuse, gambling or extreme sports. Unfortunately, severe boredom is linked to brain chemistry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Row over SA minister's transplant Sep 6, 2008
The opposition leader, Helen Zille, says if this is true, it's "a disgraceful abuse" of the president's public position. But the government is standing by the health minister. (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
More needless carnage Sep 6, 2008
Between suicide attempts, thefts, drug abuse, and threats to family members, Zamora had been in and out of mental hospitals, and jails, for years. Criminal defendants often have multiple diagnoses, including drug or alcohol addictions, histories of abuse, depression, or other mental illnesses, and yet pre-incarceration screening and treatment for such conditions in state prisons is spotty at best. (Boston Globe)
Child advocate probing girls' deaths Sep 6, 2008
The state's child advocate, appointed by Governor Deval Patrick last spring to review any incident of child abuse or neglect in Massachusetts, has launched an investigation into the deaths of two South Boston girls who died in an alleged arson in April. The investigation is Gail Garinger's first since Patrick appointed her to the newly created position of child advocate. (Boston Globe)
Seeking political guidance at church Sep 6, 2008
Q. Some pundits think the church's sex abuse scandal dealt a body blow to its moral authority ... If folks feel that the sex abuse scandal undermined that tradition, there's not much we can do to change their minds. (Boston Globe)
85 years in prison Sep 6, 2008
A 24-year-old Helena man received an 85-year prison sentence in District Court Friday for felony attempted sexual abuse of children ... After a five-day trial in June, a jury found Gaither guilty of the attempted abuse charge as well as felony criminal endangerment, for which he received a 10-year prison sentence to run concurrently ... Cathy Murphy, a state probation and parole officer who conducted the pre-sentence investigation, spoke of Gaither's long history of criminal behavior and drug... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Equip for Equality Calls on Governor to Pledge Full Funding To Ensure Quality Services for People with Disabilities Following Closure of the Howe Developmental Center and the Tinley Park Mental Health Hospital Sep 6, 2008
As the federally mandated, independent watchdog for people with disabilities for the State of Illinois, two years ago Equip for Equality's Abuse Investigation Unit, which has an interdisciplinary team with clinicians and investigatory expertise, launched its own in-depth examination into the conditions at Howe ... Findings of the independent investigation by Equip for Equality's Abuse Investigation Unit were shared with the State and resulted in Equip for Equality's calls for closure beginning... (PR Newswire)
HRSA Announces $39 Million in Grants to Expand, Improve Health Center Services Sep 6, 2008
"In 2007, more than 16 million medically underserved people were served by health centers, up from 10 million patients served in 2001, and these funds will continue that trend." A total of 168 grants worth more than $30 million will give existing health centers the funds to add new or increase existing mental health/substance abuse, oral health or pharmacy services. Grants worth $8. (PR Newswire)
Nearly Half of Americans Won't Flee Without Fido Sep 6, 2008
Through a network of child and animal protection agencies and individuals, American Humane develops policies, legislation, curricula and training programs to protect children and animals from abuse, neglect and exploitation. The nonprofit membership organization, headquartered in Denver, raises awareness about The Link(R) between violence to people and violence to animals, as well as the benefits derived from the human-animal bond. (PR Newswire)
FDA posts list of potential problem drugs Sep 6, 2008
Oxycontin, a pain killer, drug misuse, abuse and overdose. Definity, used in cardiac imaging, cardiopulmonary reactions. (MSNBC -- Health)
Free media amplifies Thai protests Sep 6, 2008
Apart from allegations of corruption and abuse of power, Samak's administration is accused by the PAD of being unpatriotic and disloyal to the country's revered monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej ... "It appeals to our viewers, even if the material is strong, subjective and biased. The speeches about corruption and the abuse of power are things the public will not get on other commercial TV stations.". (Asia Times Online)
Many grandparents are primary caregivers for grandchildren Sep 6, 2008
The circumstances that bring grandparents to second parenthood today vary widely and include substance abuse, teen pregnancy, divorce, child abuse and neglect, mental illness and incarceration of the child s parent. Usually, there s little or no time to make meaningful financial preparations in advance. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Nonprofit subsidizes Schwarzenegger travel frills Sep 6, 2008
Nonprofit watchdogs say using charitable write-offs to pay for sumptuous travel is an abuse of tax codes. Wow, that s a problem, said Daniel Borochoff, president of the American Institute of Philanthropy. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
S.F. Tenderloin's crackdown on liquor abuse Sep 6, 2008
S.F. Tenderloin's crackdown on liquor abuse. Article:S.F. Tenderloin's crackdown on liquor abuse:/c/a/2008/09/05/BAUP12OADJ.DTL Article:S.F. Tenderloin's crackdown on liquor abuse:/c/a/2008/09/05/BAUP12OADJ.DTL ... S.F. Tenderloin's crackdown on liquor abuse. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Murder Charge For Aunt In Niece's Death Sep 6, 2008
Antioch slaying victim never claimed abuse. Article:Antioch slaying victim never claimed abuse:/c/a/2008/09/05/BADK12P26G.DTL Article:Antioch slaying victim never claimed abuse:/c/a/2008/09/05/BADK12P26G.DTL ... Antioch slaying victim never claimed abuse. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Financial abuse of elderly 'huge' Sep 6, 2008
Financial abuse of elderly 'huge ... The scale of the problem was "huge and terrifying" with cash and property worth tens of millions of pounds taken last year, Action on Elder Abuse said ... Solicitors say the rise in financial abuse is partly due to substantial rises in property values. (BBC News -- UK)
Abused Puppies Recovering, Available For Adoption Sep 6, 2008
-- After nearly two months since Animal Control officers seized dozens of dogs from the property of an accused dog abuser, many of the animals are returning to full health. While Robert Brunette has been in and out of jail dealing with 12 counts of animal abuse, the clock has run out on his attempt to get his dogs back. (KSBW 8, CA)
Letters to the editor (9/5/08) Sep 6, 2008
Wow, 18 months in office, and only one abuse of power scandal. Palin is set to be a Republican vice president. (Anchorage Daily News)
Drinking at home 'cuts bingeing' Sep 6, 2008
But the latest study, published in the journal Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, questions this approach. Lead researcher Dr Mark Bellis said figures suggested that 75% of 14-year-olds had tried alcohol. (Yahoo News -- Alcohol and Alcoholism)
More of this story Sep 6, 2008
The Meth Free Project is an outreach of Leland Family Ministries, a licensed Florida substance abuse service provider ... For years, she said, she lived on the high that methamphetamine gave her, completely unaware of what would one day happen to her body because of the drug abuse. (Lake Wales News, FL)
United Way kicks off campaign Thursday Sep 6, 2008
- Gillette Abuse Refuge Foundation, 27,000. - Campbell County Head Start, 20,500. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
PAPER: Five Reasons Why She Should Appear... Sep 6, 2008
She clearly is NOT bigoted; she just is very aware of the plight and abuse of the negro, as I am. I'm as white as they come; I'm German - I come from a family who is bigoted and very much opposed to not only the negro, but the Mexican - the Native American; if it's not 'white', they don't want anything to do with it. (The Drudge Report)
Keira Knightley hires bodyguard Sep 6, 2008
Keira Knightley has hired a bodyguard after being verbally abused on the street ... I got such a shock, I couldn't say anything because I'd been thinking about the book and this guy took incredible offence and started hurling the most amazing abuse. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Equal Voice convention targets immigration issues Sep 6, 2008
"They abuse us. They separate the children from the parents," said Hernandez, 34. "This is to ask that they not separate the families. It's unjust that they separate children from their families.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
SEIU local chapter endorses Julia Fahey Sep 6, 2008
Our members protect abused children, care for the disabled, treat the mentally ill, and provide many other valuable services across the state ... Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Rick Holmes: Torture and the war on terror Sep 6, 2008
Memos listed, in euphemistic terms, the abuses that were permitted ... Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Who Uses and Abuses Drugs and Alcohol? Sep 6, 2008
Who Uses and Abuses Drugs and Alcohol ... Who Uses and Abuses Drugs and Alcohol ... "These results confirm that progress has been made, particularly regarding substance abuse among younger Americans.". (WebMD)
Minuteman Senior Services receives grant Sep 6, 2008
Comments Thank you for the abuse report. We will review the report and take appropriate action. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Sen. McCain selects Sep 6, 2008
This alleged abuse of power is likely being researched by her opponents. The role of the vice-presidency has expanded greatly during recent administrations, with the example of vice-presidents Al Gore and Dick Cheney. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
And then there were two? Sep 6, 2008
CurrentUserHasReportedAbuse == "True"} Report abuse {else} {/if. . (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
Catholic church's anti-abuse chief quits on eve of scathing report Sep 6, 2008
The head of the Catholic church's child protection unit has resigned ahead of the publication of an inquiry recommending sweeping changes in the way the church investigates abuse allegations ... The report, 'Safeguarding With Confidence', written by healthcare expert Baroness Cumberlege, will recommend 70 steps the church needs to take in the way it deals with allegations of sexual abuse ... Published tomorrow, it will suggest wide-ranging changes in the role of Copca and recommend that bishops... (Yahoo News -- Catholic Church Abuse Scandal)
'Fragile' killer granted gun licence: report Sep 6, 2008
He refused to seek treatment for alcohol abuse, and at the end of July broke off the therapy entirely. The psychologist noted at the time that his mental state was "fragile.". (National Post)
Jobless rate holds steady, adds 15200 jobs in Aug. Sep 6, 2008
We are allowing other countries to abuse their people. In Canada and the U.S. our parents and grand parents fought for rights and a decent lifestyle, why are we giving this up and letting tyrants get away with it. (CTV.ca)
College Freshmen: Pain Killers And Stimulants Less Risky Than Cocaine; More Risky Than Marijuana Sep 6, 2008
D., of the Center for Substance Abuse Research at the University of Maryland, also found that college students who can be described as "sensation-seekers" are more likely to use prescription drugs nonmedically; irrespective of how harmful they may perceive the drugs to be ... Arria's study, which was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, also found that students who perceive these drugs as relatively harmless are ten times more likely to use them than those who think that the drugs are... (Science Daily)
Computerized Whiteboards Improve Classroom Learning, Study Suggests Sep 6, 2008
10, 2007) High-risk teenagers who participate in peer-led substance abuse prevention programs reduce their drug use by approximately 15 percent versus traditional curricula, suggests a new. (Aug. (Science Daily)
No support for teachers? Sep 6, 2008
Im not the only experienced teacher who would rather quit teaching altogether than return for more abuse ... Im not the only experienced teacher who would rather quit teaching altogether than return for more abuse ... Sure, there are bad teachers out there, ones who deserve the trouble they get in, but the vast majority don t deserve the daily abuse they receive from admins, fellow teachers, parents, and students. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Manley acquitted in malicious wounding trial Sep 6, 2008
Berger described Duncan as a "mean drunk" and said Duncan had a long history of alcohol abuse and violence. Manley said he and Duncan were arguing over money when Duncan punched him in the head. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Revamped rehab facility lets clients take sobriety a step further Sep 6, 2008
Founded in 1999, the Common Bond Association provides substance abuse treatment to men who are homeless and veterans ... Veterans' services also include treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse and post-traumatic stress. (The Clarion-Ledger)
County Lines for September 6, 2008 Sep 6, 2008
Transient held; tied to threats, abuse ... Ramon David Maldonado, 32, was booked into County Jail on suspicion of spousal abuse, making criminal threats, failing to yield to a peace officer and driving without a license. (Santa Maria Times)
Video: CBS TV Distributions The Doctors Sep 6, 2008
The odds are that I would likely be arrested for child abuse. However, when doctors inject our babies with the SAME ingredients (less the peanut butter) and tell us 'this will keep them from getting sick," most of us don't give it a second though. I can't stress this enough...VACCINATIONS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY CARSINOGENIC SUBSTANCES!! Sadly us american's follow the masses, believe what we are told, don't ask questions, and place blind faith in our doctors. Where do doctors get thier medical... (TVweek.com)
Experts: Untreated pain as serious a problem drug abuse Sep 6, 2008
With the specter of prescription drug abuse looming large, health care workers stressed Friday that untreated pain in Montana is a public health crisis commensurate to that of addiction ... I am not a patient who abuses my medications, said Rose, who spoke to the Missoulian on the condition that her full name not be published, lest she be targeted for her painkillers ... Prescription drug abuse is a reality we must address, McGrath said. (Missoulian, MT)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: House, Senate vote to keep legal service help $$ for inmates Sep 6, 2008
Steven Tolman: Yes CHILD ABUSE (H 4905). House 153-0 and 151-0, Senate 37-0, approved and Gov. Patrick signed into law a bill making changes in the state's child welfare system and handling cases of child abuse and neglect ... Other provisions include creating a central registry of foster care givers including their employment history; increasing penalties for failure to report child abuse or filing a frivolous claim and waiving fees for children in foster care who attend state colleges. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Panel: Henson did not violate code regulations Sep 6, 2008
3 - Disorderly Conduct - Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, harassment, coercion and/or other conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of another person. The disorderly conduct charge was related to an accusation in the police incident report that a male alleged that Henson had punched him at a bar. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Old boy calls school a pedophile paradise Sep 6, 2008
JUST seven weeks ago Pope Benedict XVI apologised for the "evil" of clergy sex abuse in Australia during his World Youth Day visit, but the legacy of predatory priests still preys on St Stanislaus' College in Bathurst. While sex abuse by priests, brothers and teachers at Catholic schools and orphanages has been an issue since the 1980s, the arrest of three Vincentian priests who once taught at the school, coupled with the apparent suicide of a brother and the order's $40,000 payment to a former... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The day I was raped Sep 6, 2008
The fact that someone could treat you with such total disregard, could abuse you without the smallest consideration makes you feel as though you have no value ... I never blamed myself, however, so when I saw people leaning out of a car or train window looking at me and shouting out sexual abuse I never doubted that it was real ... Over the next few years the verbal abuse increased. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
When PETA Attacks...Mrs. Trump! Sep 6, 2008
I do belive in eating meat but i also don't think we need/should abuse any animal for any reason ... Chip silverman is brain damaged, therefore he enjoys hearing about electrocuted animals and abused animals. (Yahoo News -- Animal Rights & Welfare)
Missing Toddlers Mother Released From Jail Again Sep 6, 2008
She is charged with child abuse and making false statements to investigators. Her daughter, 3-year-old Caylee Anthony, was reported missing in mid-July from Orlando, but the girl hadn't been seen for a month before Anthony told authorities. (KWTX.com, TX)
Shipley Do-Nuts Pleads Guilty In Illegal Immigrant Hiring Case Sep 6, 2008
A dozen former and current warehouse workers alleged abuse and retaliation in the discrimination lawsuit, which was filed in June 2006. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission had investigated and determined the workers had reasonable cause to sue. (KWTX.com, TX)
Tips for Putting Your Best Face Forward this Fall Sep 6, 2008
The flagrant abuse you subjected your hair to all summer comes home to roost in the fall. Autumn is a great time to recover from the effects bright sun and pool chemicals had on your hair. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Post a comment » Sep 6, 2008
How many people died from the people who drink alcohol beverages, or from abuse what is keeping the government from these iaaues. I am 100% American and I want the freedom our people fought for. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
ON THE WEB: See the FDA list Sep 6, 2008
Drug misuse, abuse and overdose. Perflutren Lipid Microsphere (Definity). (USA Today -- Money)
Dead toddler's mom gets 12 years in prison Sep 6, 2008
Castro's defense attorney had asked for a seven-year sentence, instead, citing Castro's long history of mental illness and substance abuse struggles. PBSO. (The Palm Beach Post)
Sex offender gets prison time, supervision for life Sep 6, 2008
District Court Judge William Dowell sentenced Charles Russell, 47, to 10 years in prison for third-degree sexual abuse of a child and committed him to the custody of the Director of the Iowa Department of Corrections for the rest of his life with eligibility for parole ... Russell pleaded guilty to third-degree kidnapping and third-degree sexual abuse of a young girl in March ... had performed less than satisfactorily while on probation; claims to have a GED (General Educational Development);... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
European Court Finds Two Chechens Were Tortured Sep 6, 2008
MOSCOW, Jan. 18 -- The European Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday that two Chechen brothers were tortured in their strife-torn Russian republic and that authorities there failed to investigate their allegations of abuse ... They were later transferred to the Chernokozovo detention center, a facility that human rights groups charge has a notorious history of abuse ... The two men said in court filings that, among other forms of abuse, they were subject to electric shock; suffocated with... (Yahoo News -- Chechnya Conflict)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Sep 6, 2008
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271 ... Teenage abuse of common cough medications has grown ominously in recent years, according to San Francisco researchers who found a fifteenfold increase in calls to poison control centers since 1999 for teens made sick by overdosing on household drugs that can cause hallucinogenic highs. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Meth labs abundant this hunting season Sep 6, 2008
"How can people abuse our natural resources like this?" asks Mark Johnson, the group's executive director. Lt. Carl Lamb of the Seymour, Ind. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Ecstasy harms brain on first use, study finds Sep 6, 2008
Jun 17 2008: See the latest in the Home Office's alcohol abuse campaign, targeted at young male drinkers. . (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Ban On Smoking Will Be Enforced Sep 6, 2008
Falsely reporting abuse may lead to revocation of your reporting rights. User Comments. (Oneindia)
'Absurd' Ethiopia charges slammed Sep 6, 2008
Some of the detainees made allegations of abuse and judge Adil Ahmed ordered the prison authorities to investigate. More than 80 people were killed in protests over alleged fraud. (Yahoo News -- Ethiopia)
Murphy: James Brown deserved no tribute Sep 6, 2008
James Brown reportedly abused two of his wives, and was sued for sexual harassment by two women who worked for him ... Maybe the MFA chose to ignore Brown s abuse history because it was less embarrassing to turn a blind eye to his past, and they figured nobody would care ... Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Neighborhood Alcohol Outlets Tied to Kids' Injury Risk Sep 6, 2008
The findings, published in the November issue of Alcoholism: Clinical imental Research, are based on analyzing data from 1,646 California zip code areas and local hospital discharges for childhood injuries, assaults and injuries related to child abuse from 2000. "First, greater densities of off-premise alcohol outlets may increase the frequency of drinking among parents at home, undermining their ability to adequately supervise their children's activities," Bridget Freisthler, an assistant... (MEDLINEplus)
'Street' Drug Use Down, Prescription Drug Abuse Rising Sep 6, 2008
MedlinePlus: 'Street' Drug Use Down, Rx Drug Abuse Rising: U.S. Report ... Street' Drug Use Down, Rx Drug Abuse Rising: U.S. Report ... THURSDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Cocaine and methamphetamine use among young adults in the United States fell significantly in 2007, while abuse of prescription drugs increased fairly dramatically, according to a new U.S. survey. (MEDLINEplus)
Prenatal Counseling May Aid Black Women's Health Sep 6, 2008
All reported at least one of the health risks the researchers were interested in studying: smoking, exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke, depression, and domestic abuse ... The percentage with depression symptoms fell from 51 percent to 27 percent, and the percentage reporting abuse from their partner dropped from 37 percent to 10 percent. (MEDLINEplus)
Study Confirms Harms of Anabolic Steroid Abuse Sep 6, 2008
"These problems led one subject to alcohol abuse and another to psychiatric drug therapy; in one body-builder, symptoms of clinical depression (diagnosed before) worsened following anabolic-androgenic steroid use and he was hospitalized," the researcher added. "The most important modification observed was impairment in the lipid profile associated with an increased cardiovascular risk," Bonetti said. (MEDLINEplus)
Life after stroke Sep 6, 2008
Controllable risk factors include blood pressure, alcohol and drug abuse and anticoagulation medications. High blood pressure is the most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage and is the single most important controllable risk factor for both types of stroke. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
