A recent study by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America indicated that rates of past-month alcohol use among high school students rose 11% between 2008 and 2009. These new numbers show that underage drinking is an entrenched and widespread problem despite the 21 year-old drinking age. Choose Responsibility urges lawmakers nationwide to consider fresh solutions, such as alcohol education and licensing programs for young adults, which will have a positive impact on the culture of toxic alcohol consumption among young people. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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This new book written by Denise Krochta and published by Dog Ear Publishing is a guide for those who love someone battling with addiction and how to convert the fear and anxiety in their life to hope and serenity. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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The Health & Wellness Institute® (HWI) announced today that it has signed a four-year contract to provide consultation on communications and study recruitment for the University of Rhode Island’s (URI) grant-funded study, “Comparing Population Cessation Services with Emphasis on Unmotivated Smokers.” (PRWeb Mar 17, 2010)

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Promises Treatment Centers, a leader in addiction treatment (http://www.promises.com), is hosting its Spring CEU Event at Promises West Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 24th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2010)

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Addicts May Qualify to Receive Major Addiction Certifications at No or Low Cost (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)

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In this tough economy smokers are feeling the pinch. http://www.TotallyWickedCoupon.com offers consumers convenient and instant discounts on cost-saving cigarette alternatives including premium quality electronic cigarette models and USA manufactured E Liquid.Totally Wicked Coupon was founded in 2009 by James Oliver, an advocate for electronic cigarettes and related technologies. Oliver launched the company with the primary aim to raise public awareness of electronic smoking and electronic cigarettes. (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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The President and founder of Vapor4Life issues an announcement to clarify recent confusion regarding the Original Vapor King model e-cigarette. (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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iQ Advanced, an information marketing company whose mission is to raise awareness through intelligent information, announces the release of a free online consumer guide to harmful and toxic food additives. This Free online guide is the consumers’ resource to finding out what hazardous by-products and additives are present into everyday foods. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2010)

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Endorses Non-Smoked Medical Marijuana Delivery Systems Identical to the First Product Cannabis Science is Developing for FDA Clinical Trials for PTSD Targeting Our Veterans, Active Duty Troops, and Others Suffering from Disasters World-Wide (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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Smokers who have been inspired to quit following the national No Smoking Day on Wednesday could see significant financial benefits from kicking the habit in addition to the improvements to their health. Those who have taken out life insurance cover to protect their families could save up to 43% on their monthly premium costs, which could add up to thousands over the life of a policy term, according to consumer finance website SimplyFinance. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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Swetnam to lead facility's efforts to help those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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During the next few weeks, thousands of college students across the U.S. will travel abroad or take other trips during Spring Break, a vacation period known for abusive drinking. Kathleen Quartaro, a Choose Responsibility volunteer and mother of a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student who passed away after a night of binge drinking during her freshman year, urges parents and students to discuss the signs of alcohol poisoning and ways to encourage peer responsibility before Spring Break trips begin. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Six to Nine Million Americans Considered Problem Gamblers (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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The Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling Has Launched Their Newly Redesigned Website, Featuring News, Information, and Resources About Problem Gambling in Washington. This Comes Just In Time For National Problem Gambling Awareness Week, March 7-13, 2010. (PRWeb Mar 7, 2010)

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The Camp Recovery Center’s Meadow Lodge celebrates the passion and commitment of Stephanie Spungen, a teacher who has spent more than 12 years inspiring adolescents in substance abuse treatment. (PRWeb Mar 6, 2010)

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Students at private all-girls boarding school to hold play, bake sale and clothing sale in community to raise money for Hope for Haiti. (PRWeb Mar 6, 2010)

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Natural High launches their 2010 Natural High Video PSA Contest on YouTube for teens to share what they do for a “natural high” and why they reject drugs and alcohol. The goal of this nationwide campaign is to demonstrate that not all young people believe consuming drugs and alcohol is cool; there are youth out there that lead fun, social, and successful lives while choosing to get high naturally instead. More details can be found at www.naturalhigh.org/psa.html. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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C.A.R.E. FLORIDA Addiction treatment Center recently updated policies and program procedures to better accommodate a growing number of high profile individuals seeking treatment for Sex Addiction and other rising addiction occurrences. C.A.R.E. is a leader in addiction treatment of all types but has taken note of an industry-wide rise in the profile of clientele attending addiction treatment centers nationwide. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Dr. Markus’s workshop on attachment organization at the Summit for Clinical Excellence, “Brain Matters: Neuroscience, Trauma & Recovery,” in Savannah, Georgia, will focus on how early childhood experiences impact addiction treatment and recovery. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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The Binge Eating Disorder Association(BEDA) will hold its first annual conference in Baltimore, Maryland, March 4-6, 2010, at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel. BEDA's first conference will provide individuals who have binge eating disorder and treatment professionals with the opportunity to come together as a community to raise awareness and expand their knowledge base. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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Bayside Marin’s Evening Outpatient Program allows patients to remain at their jobs while getting needed substance abuse treatment. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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Electronic cigarette flavor and performance have been reinvented—and Vapor4Life.com knows this is only the beginning. Vapor4Life offers over 100 fantastic flavors of prefilled cartomizers and refill Nobacco Juice, as well as exclusive Premium Cartomizers and VG Cartomizers designed for the only Original Vapor King e-cigarette. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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Relationship Rehab (www.minglemediatv.com/relationshiprehab.html), the provocative and witty television show by CoupleDumb.com (www.coupledumb.com), joins the newly developed and highly anticipated Mingle Media TV. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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"We Guarantee Your Sobriety" is the groundbreaking announcement from Journey Healing Centers, an internationally recognized drug and alcohol treatment facility, with their new Sobriety for Life Program. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs and Humboldt State University offer students the opportunity to become certified in wilderness therapy, a therapeutic approach that has been proven successful in treating troubled teens. (PRWeb Mar 1, 2010)

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Social workers across the state help vulnerable populations like these to secure basic needs. Many of them continue to provide services despite the lack of resources and slow rate of reimbursement from the state. Further budget cuts threaten to close down vital agencies and resources and yet, these individuals continue to service those in need. It is in honor of these dedicated social workers that the National Association of Social Workers Illinois Chapter (NASW IL) designates March as National Professional Social Work Month. (PRWeb Feb 28, 2010)

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An educational and experiential life skills series at Sober Living by the Sea’s extended care program helps people in early recovery learn budgeting, meal planning, stress management and related skills as they begin to reintegrate into the community. (PRWeb Feb 28, 2010)

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The Camp Recovery Center’s Medical Director Dr. Stephen Stein will present a workshop addressing the neurochemical basis of addiction on March 5, 2010. (PRWeb Feb 27, 2010)

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On the eve of its twelfth anniversary Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell honored Mountainside Addiction Treatment Center in Canaan Connecticut with a proclamation declaring February 26th Mountainside Treatment Day throughout the state. (PRWeb Feb 26, 2010)

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Tobacco Cessation User Kit helps employers eliminate tobacco usage among its workforce (PRWeb Feb 26, 2010)

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Most recovery books are written for the beginner. That may make sense, but once you’ve read them, then what? Mary Cook’s Grace Lost and Found: From Addictions and Compulsions to Satisfaction and Serenity (Conari Press, March 2010) amply answers that question. This grace-centered book is for people at later stages in their recovery who may be looking to uncover the underlying causes of their addictions and seeking to heal the psychological and spiritual pain, which so many addicts bear. (PRWeb Feb 25, 2010)

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The addition of an education blog to Troubled Teens Wizard enables the website to provide timely, ongoing guidance and information to parents and families of struggling teens in crisis. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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Taking care of the psychological needs of veterans, returnees, and their loved ones is a matter of growing importance, not to mention of critical need. Dr. Lorie T. DeCarvalho and Dr. Bret Moore will host a Webinar discussing post-deployment problems. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)

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Utah-based pay day loan company aims to be the first in the industry to flex its philanthropic muscles. Cash Tree, in an alliance with S.A. Lifeline, will be hosting an educational event for those suffering from sexual addiction and offering information, education and recovery services to those suffering from addiction to pornography. (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010)

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Dorland Health, a division of Access Intelligence, has announced the finalists for the first annual Case In Point Platinum Awards saluting outstanding case management programs that span the continuum of care. The Awards Program highlights the important work health care professionals are doing to ensure that consumers of health care have access to appropriate services and receive safe, quality, cost-effective care at every entry point and transition in our complex health care system. (PRWeb Feb 18, 2010)

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From sleepless nights, increased drinking and a series of health complaints, a new survey commissioned by carrentals.co.uk reveals risks to driver safety as recession stress takes over. (PRWeb Feb 17, 2010)

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Yoga classes from world-renowned yogi and author Rolf Gates are now available online exclusively at YogaVibes.com. (PRWeb Feb 16, 2010)

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East Carolina Behavioral Health recently worked with expert consultant Rachel Walker, of Behavioral Health Management, PC to receive URAC accreditation. This endeavor which resulted in a 3 year URAC Accreditation for East Carolina Behavioral Health made excellent use of technology in order to keep costs low and aid in efficiency. According to URAC surveyors ECBH Quality Improvement Projects were “some of the best we have seen in a new organization.” (PRWeb Feb 15, 2010)

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Mountainside Addiction Treatment Center breaks down the year over year funding outlined in the President's proposed budget. (PRWeb Feb 13, 2010)

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New, full-service branch of the nationally acclaimed addiction treatment center to open in Louisville metro area (PRWeb Feb 12, 2010)

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