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My good friend Amy over at Doobleh-vay always finds the best stuff. Like THIS. And after watching it about 20 times, it occurred to me that I could check YouTube to see if these talented (and weird) lip synchers had anything else. I wasn't disappointed.Sadly - embedding was disabled for my two favorites, so I couldn't feature them here. But I highly recommend B&B's version of Growing Pains and

A powdery substance was found on a mailbag at the state motor pool this morning. State employees received an email indicating that motor pool would be closed until further notice. WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL |Another suspicious package delivered to state building.

Is there anything out there - like a resource or tool - that can not only help me overcome and recover from my addiction - but make it easier and faster as well?, is a question I'm often asked by people.

Some people think that they can play around with different drugs, legal or not. They do not realize the strong addictions that these things bring. It may start recreational but it ends up being something so much more than that. If this is you or you know someone like this please seek the help of a substance abuse treatment facility immediately.

In the September 2008 issue oF Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, the study examining psychological and environmental factors affecting substance abuse in a sample of homeless adults is presented. The researchers assessed 664 homeless adults in terms of (a) self-esteem, social...

Opioid is a chemical substance that has a morphine-like action in the body. It is use mostly for pain relief. Opioid works by binding to opioid receptors in the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. The receptors in these two organ systems mediate both the beneficial effects, and the undesirable side effects.Classes of opioids:natural opiates, alkaloids contained in the resin of t

Nicotine is the drug in tobacco leaves. It a poisonous volatile alkaloid derived from tobacco (Nicotiana spp.) and responsible for many of the effects of tobacco. It first stimulates (small doses), then depresses (large doses) at autonomic ganglia and myoneural junctions.Nicotine in inhaled tobacco smoke or in smokeless tobacco applied to buccal or nasal mucosa enters the circulation within second

Methamphetamine is a member of the family of phenylethylamines. Methamphetamine acts as a dopaminergic and adrenergic reuptake inhibitor and in high concentrations as a monamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Since it stimulates the mesolimbic reward pathway, causing euphoria and excitement, it is prone to abuse and addiction.Methamphetamines: amphetamine (Benzedrine), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), MD

Cocaine is a crystalline alkaloid obtained from the leaves of Erythroxylon coca (family Erythroxylaceae) and other species of Erythroxylon, or by synthesis from ecgonine or its derivatives.Cocaine is a potent central nervous system stimulant, vasoconstrictor, and topical anesthetic, widely abused as a euphoriant and associated with the risk of severe adverse physical and mental effects.Cocaine: co

The benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs with varying hypnotic, sedative, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant and amnesic properties, which are mediated by slowing down the central nervous system. The drugs are useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, agitation, seizures, and muscle spasms, as well as alcohol withdrawal. Using of benzodiazepines in long term can cause physical d

Barbiturates are a group of drugs known as sedative-hypnotics, which generally describes their sleep-inducing and anxiety-decreasing effects.Person uses barbiturates as abused mostly to reduce anxiety, decrease inhibitions, and treat unwanted effects of illicit drugs. Barbiturates can be extremely dangerous because the correct dose is difficult to predict. Barbiturates are also addictive and can c

Alcohol abuse is a psychiatric diagnosis describing the use of alcoholic beverages despite negative consequences. Alcohol abuse is different from alcohol dependence means by the lack of symptoms such as tolerance and withdrawal.Effect of Substance:Drunkenness, drowsiness, behavioral changes, poor judgment, coordination difficulty, slurred speech, inappropriate sexual behavior, aggression, memory

The BlackBerry Bold 9000, Research in Motion's formidable contender in the 3G market, has finally arrived. And though the Bold boasts a sleek design, a sharp display, and high-speed connectivity, it fails to impress in other areas--particularly, its call quality and its camera's image quality. See a video of the launch of the Bold in Canada right here. As enticing as this phone is, its faults

The FBI, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and state and local authorities are investigating more than 60 threatening letters that have been received by Financial Institutions in Araizona, Caliofornia, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.  The letters began to be received on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, and appear to all be orig

Treatment The first goal of treatment is detoxification (withdrawal from the drug). Detoxification usually involves g... Read more

Peter Parker needed a radioactive spider bite to be able to climb walls. And Mohinder Suresh joined the wall-climber club after downing his superpower formula, and we all know that doesn’t end well. So, rather than have us expose ourselves to unpredictable mutations, a pair of researchers have developed a material that will let you let you stick to the ceiling without the unfortunate side

On 10-2-08, Vice Presidential candidates Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin engaged in their first and only debate. Both did what they set out to do, but Joe Biden came out victorious.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance é uma das várias versões especiais da série Metal Gear que sempre acompanham os principais lançamentos da franquia. Neste caso, Substance é uma versão especial para o... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Is it just me or have we started to focus elsewhere for our dramatic necessities. I'm not hearing much about these Hollywood celebs in and out of rehab and jail or dealing with their drug problems as much (besides Amy Winehouse). Either they cleaned up their acts (which is doubtful) or our society has finally realized that we have bigger issues to worry about like the economy, the environment,

Often European forensic & data recovery specialists, use cheap sales tricks with claims that they have acquired/developed machines capable of reading the hdd platters inside damaged SATA RAID servers and conventional hard disk platters without changing the heads. Unfortunately this rhetoric is being repeated by few reputed companies. Little did they know, the US Pentagon has had since 9/11 a l

FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! I’m not sure how many people actually visit the web site part of this web site (as opposed to following via RSS)… so maybe a lot of GMTR readers haven’t notice the updated links in the right sidebar. If you are one of those dutifully uninformed, let me run it down for you: Updated Fantasy Basketball [...]

Some of the natural substances taken through the FDA approval process don't appear to be dangerous. Omacor, the FDA approved fish oil, is only a problem because it is so expensive compared to regular fish oil -- although taxpayers bear the brunt of this price difference, because Medicare won't reimburse any other fish oil. However, there are other natural substances coming through the FDA approval

“There’s a gigantic difference between John McCain and Barack Obama and between me and I suspect my vice presidential opponent.... She’s good-looking.” I know Biden is a serial plagiarist, but stealing lines from Bill Clinton is just wrong. 

  Une substance chimique jouant un rôle dans la mémoire de longue durée paraît également agir sur le mécanisme qui règle l'appétit, déterminant les probabilités de devenir obèse, selon une étude des Instituts nationaux américains de la santé (NIH) publiée mercredi. Cette découverte a été faite dans le cadre d'une recherche sur une anomalie génétique rare responsable

In a significant step toward establishing screening for alcohol and other drug use as a standard medical practice, SBIRT Colorado () has partnered with the Colorado Clinical Guidelines Collaborative (CCGC) () to create and release a new Guideline () for

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Non smokers don't understand why smokers don't simply throw away their cigarettes and be done with it. Smokers do not do this because smoking tobacco isn't simply a bad habit. It is incredibly addictive. Health professionals believe that it is just as addictive as any street drug, and because it is legal, people tend to believe that it is less harmful then it really is.When the chemicals in cigare

US Olympic swimmer Jessica Hardy may have to miss this year's Beijing Olympic games after her "A" sample has tested positive for a banned substance. The result has not been officially released; a source spoke to the press.The source said the substance was a stimulant, but did not clarify further. A spokesperson for USA Swimming denied comment from Palo Alto, where the team is currently training. H

The interview is great. Eva Mendes talks about the substance abuse (alcohol, drugs). As she points out she is very sensible on this matter as recently she lost someone because of this kind of abuse. But it is obvious she doesn’t agree with being dependent on something like a substance. It’s a matter of life [...]

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by Neo-Neocon In trying to understand what about Obama appeals so powerfully to his supporters, I’ve decided that some—perhaps even much—of it is style. He gives a good speech. He has a deep voice. He’s tall. He’s slender. He knows what a dap is. And he can turn a literary phrase. The latter is the reason some literary [...]

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It is not that Texas does not have options for substance abuse and alcoholism treatment. But the problem is that most people do not know where the centers for addiction treatment in Texas are located.

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Tea Tree oil is a great multipurpose treatment to use on a number of ailments. Whether you are looking to repel insects in your garden or if you are looking to clear up your acne, tea tree oil is a great alternative.read more | digg story

As much I like to follow recruiting, there are some things that drive me crazy. One of those things is when a recruit, parent, coach, representative or handler takes a list of schools and discusses it with a reporter. Take Emmanuel Negedu’s coach at Brewster Academy, Jason Smith, for example. Smith talked to Adam Zagoria [...]

How body detox can change your life and improve your wellness.

During yesterday's (Friday, June 6) press conference at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden, DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was asked how his band managed to avoid getting caught up in the whole "glam-rock" scene of the '80s even after citing such image-oriented artists as MICK RONSON, DAVID BOWIE and T.REX as major influences."If you actually look at the way that the 'glam' bands, if

Before signing up for treatment at any rehab center in Alabama for your drug or alcohol abuse problem, you must know that you can get a more specific kind of treatment within the state.

Connecticut is included among the states that have the highest number of programs for addiction treatment within the US. This is actually not so surprising because Connecticut is also among the states that have the highest number of people trying to fight their addictions.

It just looked and sounded so wonderful: Obama at the rostrum delivering another powerful speech, 20,000 in the stands, 15,000 outside, the red, white, and blue, screaming women, happy babies, chants of change, talk of unity...yes, I too was, for a brief moment, was wooed by his charisma and overtaken by his vision. Then I thought to myself, ...must...think...of...Jeremiah Wright. It always

On June 4, 2008, the New Jersey Supreme Court in Romagnola v. Gillispie, Inc. (A-57-07), held that a litigant who complied with a procedural court rule that was subsequently amended was entitled to enforce the rule as it existed pre-amendment. The plaintiff in this case availed himself of the offer of judgment rule, R. 4:58-2, which allows a litigant to recover his/her counsel fees if the litigant

This is such an unusual, intriguing, and shocking action game that despite the rough translation, it still makes for a one-of-a-kind experience on the PC. Published by: Konami Developed by: Konami Genre: Third-Person Action Adventure Number of Players: 1 ESRB Content Descriptors: Realistic Violence, Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity Also Available On: Xbox, PlayStation 2 Description:

SINGAPORE : A dangerous substance has been found in a brand of candy called "Mentalk".The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said it has detected the undeclared chemical substance aminotadalafil in the ginseng and coffee candy. The substance is similar to tadalafil(Cialis), which is used to treat impotence.HSA warned that aminotadalafil can cause serious adverse reactions such as heart attacks and st

Kirsten Dunst has blasted reports she checked into rehab to tackle substance abuse issues, explaining she was depressed.[...] Read more!

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We may already have spray-on bandages, but Arch Therapeutics has developed a nanostructured substance that they say stops bleeding almost instantly. Originally developed at MIT, the material is awaiting FDA approval and could make its way into operating rooms soon. The liquid is made up of amino acids that form peptides and cluster into long fibers when exposed to salty environments, like, say, a

A certain saying tells us that we must never judge a book by its cover whilst another serves to remind us that beauty is more than just skin deep and, whilst we subscribe to the sentiments of both, the plain fact of the matter is that, when it comes to Newman’s new M8000 PMP, we simply cannot ignore its wholly uninspiring (some would say ugly) design though, underneath that brash exterior undoubtedly lies a decidedly capable and not unimpressive PMP.

Gone are the days of meringue-like frocks – now with fabulous creations from Vera Wang, star-spangled shoes from Jimmy Choo and an uber-glam range of wedding lingerie from Agent Provocateur, weddings are firmly back on the fashion radar. And Marriage

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance iSOKonami?s re-release of the popular Metal Gear Solid 2 title, on PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC, expands gameplay with added options, and features. The largest addition to gameplay are the over 200 fun and challenging VR missions split between four specific modes? Sneaking mode, Weapon mode, First Person View mode, and Variety mode. In addition to VR missions, Alternative missions have also been included; allowing players to test their skills in Bomb Disposal mode, Photograph mode, Hold Up mode, and Elimination mode. Play as Solid Snake in the new Snake Tales missions, which incorporate everyone?s favorite MGS character into five new action-packed storiesSolid Snake returns in Metal Gear Solid·: Substance, the expanded edition of Metal Gear Solid·: Sons o

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance iSO PC  Konami?s re-release of the popular Metal Gear Solid 2 title, on PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC, expands gameplay with added options, and features. ...

Prepare to turn the clock back as London enters 4 years of stagnation. What is Boris' policy on transport apart from bringing back the routemasters? (Tories like to romanticize the past). What is his policy on housing apart from hating any building taller than St Paul's? I could go on for ages. People forgot how bad London was before Ken, they are going to get a taste of it pretty soon.

More than a year ago, a British teen stabbed his girlfriend 32 times while he was high on cannabis. The 15 year-old apparently got into a fit after his friends told him that his girlfriend had Aids. The traumatized girl was never the same even after plastic surgery healed her wounds. Such teenage substance abuse cases are not isolated to Britain alone though. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health found an increase in drugs other than marijuana from 3.6 to 3.8 percent among people aged 12 and above between 2004 and 2006. While substance abuse is a serious problem, cosmetic surgery specialists realize this none too starkly when they are brought patients who are badly in need of corrective cosmetic surgery due to physical abuse triggered by drugs. Housewives and small children form

Metal Gear Solid 2 - Substance [DVD] Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance is the ultimate MGS2 that fans have longed for. Includes the original game, plus the Boss Survival and Casting Theater modes previously available only in the Japanese and European versions. Features over 200 VR stages with a vast variety of gameplay, missions pushed to their limits for new gameplay options and all-new missions

What is substance abuse? How would you define this term? While some people chalk it up to simple illegal drug abuse, other people believe that it is not quite that simple. More: continued here

It wasn’t that long ago that Eva Mendes was checking into rehab. This week she was attending New York’s Comic Con to promote her new movie, The Spirit, directed by famed comic director Frank Miller. My friends and I were at New York Comic Con Saturday, and one of the big attractions was the afternoon appearance [...]

Sacred Selfishness: A Guide to Living a Life of Substance (Paperback)By Bud Harris Buy new: $16.95$11.5326 used and new from $5.76 Customer Rating: First tagged “gardening” by William E.Beeson Customer tags: gardening [...]

Unfortunately, if you live outside of Korea, the chances of you ever managing to pick up D’Cube’s new, rather swanky D9 PMP is wholly remote (unless via import) which is a shame as D’Cube’s new portable media player is somewhat of a gem both in terms of aesthetics and functionality - and especially price.

I have often wondered about the utility part of lamps in everyday life. And I do know it for a fact that decorative table lamps can do wonders to the way a scheme appears in everyday life. For creating the kind of ambience you crave for, lights can actually be used to change the mood of any setting dramatically. Whywhite lights have not been the favorite ones for designers, though they save fuel. Now you also get energy efficient bulbs that give you yellow light and also save electricity by about 60 per cent . Wow and it so much fun to play with lighting and effects ..its a completely creative experience Speaking of which, I must add a few more entries to the modern table lamp categorywhy you get adjustable desk lamps that not just look good, but also offer you utility and great aest

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It is not easy to deal with our fears and anxieties however trying to avoid them through Alcohol or other substances will not work. Avoiding your fears and anxieties will not make them go away. Your fears and anxieties will always be there. The best way to deal with your fears is to find [...]

As a couples therapist, I have witnessed that a common cause of relationship problems is alcohol and drug abuse. In order to address this complex issue, I’m going to show you how to recognize addictive behavior, learn the available treatment options and what you can do to help your addicted partner, and finally how you [...]

From one-third to one-half of those seeking treatment for a substance-use disorder (SUD) may also have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A multi-center study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research of PTSD among individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse has found a greater prevalence of PTSD among those who were drug- rather than alcohol-dependent, and that having PTSD was associated with a more severe course and worse outcome for a SUD. "We already knew that there is a quite relevant association between PTSD and SUDs," said Martin Driessen, professor of psychiatry at Ev. Hospital Bielefeld in Germany, and corresponding author for the study. "More specifically, PTSD is a risk factor for the development of a SUD, particularly a drug dependence.

This is great news for those parents whose children are on medications for ADHD. Obviously, if you can help your child do well without medications, that would be ideal. I usually recommend my patients who have ADHD symptoms see a nutritionist first. Many kids will have pancakes, sugar cereals, white [...]

Blogging is quickly becoming America's National Pasttime.  I even think that it is passing up baseball for that honor. Everyone who is anyone has a blog.  The more you blog, the more reputable you become.  Should this be the case?  I think not.  Blogs should be of substance.  The better quality blog that you produce, the more comments that you should acquire. As a Realtor, blogs should be geared toward people that would be visiting your website.  One mistake I have noticed with many posts is that they are only posted on Active Rain and are not utilizing Localism.  Localism is a great area that consumers read to learn more about properties and areas. In addition it can help them buy or sell property in your area (mine is Modesto) You need to be th

A paper published in the January 2008 issue of Journal of Pediatric Surgery contains the results of a study examining the role of drug and alcohol use in adolescents suffering from traumatic brain injuries. Using trauma registry data to identify...

Parenting is the most difficult, the most challenging, and the most important job we will ever have. So many of our children's future successes and problems including drug abuse can come from early childhood. Yet fortunately we do not have to go it alone. We can learn from the successful parents around us, if we are fortunate including our own parents, and also learn from those less successful as well. We can also learn many important lessons about parenting from our own children. If we only listen and pay attention they tell us so much about what they want and need from us as parents. The three gifts to give your kids.While we can so often get caught up in the little details and daily grind of parenting, if we give these 3 gifts then the rest will hopefully take care of its

As a couples therapist, I have witnessed that a common cause of relationship problems is alcohol and drug abuse. In order to address this complex issue, I’m going to show you how to recognize addictive behavior, learn the available treatment options and what you can do to help your addicted partner, and finally how you [...]

Last night I went through my feed reader and deleted over 200 blogs from it. Truth be told, I don't have time to read that many and it was becoming mighty overwhelming everytime I checked in to see over 3000 posts I needed to read. So I went through each and every one to see what was going on in them, and here's what I found:1. I don't need to read 800 review blogs on children's products. Half of those products are for people way above my personal income bracket, and besides...EB doesn't need a $30 bath towel or a $42 pair of baby knee socks.2. Most of the blogs had turned into content/review blogs...just post after post of crap just so they could slap up some affiliate links for you to click on. No substance, just crap.3. Homeschooling blogs. Oy vey. I kept a few, but several of

Being a working college student is not an easy task, time is short, the workload is tall, and the demands are plentiful. It seems as if every minute is valuable and one cannot afford to waste even 1 precious hour. Time must be organized to ensure that homework is completed, tests are studied for, and work commitments are met. In the middle of this whole mess is the need to provide the body with nourishment so that it may have the energy to make it through the daily grind.When time is tight many find themselves seeking out "easy" snacks, foods that simply taste good and go down without any effort. A twinkie is a great example of one of these "quick and tasty" treats. During a moment of hunger nothing tastes better than a twinkie, full of nothing but sweet, sweet sugar. The harsh consequence

This research project is a study of one aspect of family relationships in families that include teenage substance abusers. The

If you’re looking for a good printable guide to drug and alcohol rehab programs, please use the ‘free rehab guide’ feature on the left hand side of this website to get a PDF manual of how to address substance abuse and figure out a rehab plan. Newport Coast Recovery also has a drug and alcohol rehab [...]

The argument of Inpatient vs. outpatient substance abuse treatment facilities in terms of the best option for an individual varies from case to case. For an individual who’s already gone through an intensive inpatient substance abuse treatment program and is looking for extra ongoing support, outpatient rehab can be beneficial. Inpatient drug rehab programs will always [...]

We know John Cornyn is a Bush lap-dog who spouts his party’s line like it was the Lord’s Prayer. We know that John Cornyn was very likely a draft-dodger. And, we know that John Cornyn supported segregationist George Wallace for President. But, what about the real substance behind the man Lt. Col. and State Rep. Rick Noriega will defeat next November. You can tell a lot about what an elected official thinks and does by the columns they are often privileged to be able to scatter through our state’s newspapers like pepper on mashed potatoes. In John Cornyn’s case, if you read his columns, you might get the impression (and rightfully so) that he has about as much substance as a bag of instant mashed potatoes. Over the past year, he’s extolled the virtues of Blue Bell Ice Cream, shared his undying (and, we’re sure, completely platonic) love for Big Tex, and even offered a history lesson on the Texas Cowboy. Oh, the substance! Our nation is mired n the qu

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David Dayton over at the Silk Road Blog has for quite some time been churning out really good posts focused on China sourcing. The only reason I have not put this blog on our blogroll is because it is so difficult to navigate, due in large part (I suspect) to it being part of the company website. A few weeks ago, I told David (with whom my firm has worked on a number of projects) that if he would just make his site easier to navigate I would put it on our blogroll. He assured me he eventually would. Then I blinked. I went to the Silk Road Blog today and realized there is simply too much good stuff there to put form over substance, so on it goes. I just love his post, “Random thoughts from 5 non-stop days in 7 factories in three provinces in China.” The post is nine thoughts, with the following three being my favorites: 1. “Factory owner and millionaire, 35 years old, tells me that the road out in front of his factory he built with his own hands when he was in h

            The Continuing education programs is a very good  type of studying for those people who want to proceed with education and the best variant for those candidates, who are much older than the majority of the students. On the whole, the Continuing education is the best choice for the adult people, which were studying [...]

Heavenly Father, i come to Youas your humple servant. Forgive me, i beg of You, for putting alcohol the master of my life. Lord i know that Only You can restoreme into you fold, and by following Your will, and not my own, that all things will work together for good. In Jesus [...]

The antidepressant fluoxetine combined with cognitive behavioral therapy appears as effective for treating depression among teens who also have substance use disorders as among those without substance abuse problems, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. For related information on behavior therapy [...]

Although she never won an Oscar for any of the performances she was nominated for (6), Hollywood knows this actress well. It was learned today (Oct 18th 07) that Deborah Kerr, the long time star, had died in Suffolk England at the age of 86. She had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Her legacy includes an acting resume of such memorable films as An Affair To Remember (1956), The King And I (1956), Black Narcissus (1946), King Solomon’s Mines (1950), Quo Vadis (1951) and The Prisoner of Zenda (1952). Her leading men included such legends as Burt Lancaster, Cary Grant, David Niven, Clark Gable, Stuart Granger, Robert Mitchum, a long list of so many more in a tapestry of work that earned her a permanent place in the cinema history with a career that can be compared to “a great ocean liner with smooth sailing, occasional rough storms, otherwise solid and filled with substance.” One of the top lead actors of the Fifties, her most memorable scene other than th

It's a simple concept--the first dozen singles by New Order collected, a couple of them rerecorded--but it's also a totally entertaining seven-year history of the band that married British post-punk alienation to the relentless hedonism of the dance floor. The band's hits were always deeply unconventional (like the haunting "Blue Monday," essentially a seven-minute drum machine test with a short lyric that alluded to the Falklands War), but they were brilliant productions, layering dozens of electronic countermelodies and percussion tricks over Barney Sumner's uncertain warble and Peter Hook's lead bass parts. Though they're audio snapshots of the dance beats of their time, they've held up both as club classics and as idiosyncratic rock songs.

Writing about child abuse for the blogging event “Bloggers Against Abuse” prompted me to come clean about an aspect of my life that I am not really proud of. I am a substance abuser. In fact, to be brutally honest, there’s more than one substance — there’s tar, hydrogen cyanide, acetaidehyde, eugenol, formaldehyde, methanol, and a host of other chemicals. (more…)

 Some things never change. That is a great truth I have discovered. Many things are not what they appear to be and if we don't want to see something we usually won't see it until we choose to. As a behavioralist, one constantly learns just as much about oneself as will be discovered about the subject of therapy or treatment. The accurate diagnosing of a condition improves with repeated exposure to similar cases. Strong intuitive instincts can be quite useful and must never be ignored. In this life I believe there is a reason for everything that happens. I once believed that God allowed substance abusers to cross paths with me as punishment for some terrible sin I may have committed at some past time. What other explanation could there be? Over time I've grown to learn that many times it's not even remotely about this sick and clueless individual who chooses to slowly poison themself into oblivion and eventual death of the spirit, mind, and body. Reality often turns out to be

Aerogel is a substance made by extracting water from silica gel and then replacing it with carbon dioxide.  It is a lightweight solid that is  very resistant high temperatures.  It has been shown to resist a 1kg blast of dynamite.  It is an extremely functional heat insulator.  Scientists are still working on applications for the [...]

Young adults who drink malt liquor are at greater risk for alcohol problems and more likely to use marijuana, a University at Buffalo study says.Malt liquor is an inexpensive, high-alcohol (6 percent to 11 percent alcohol) beverage often marketed to teens, the researchers noted."In our study of young adults who regularly drink malt liquor, we found that malt liquor use is significantly related to reports of alcohol problems, problems specific to the use of malt liquor, and to marijuana use above and beyond typical alcohol use," study leader R. Lorraine Collins said in a prepared statement. Collins is a research professor in the department of psychology and a senior research scientist at the university's Research Institute on Addictions.The study included 639 young adults (average age about 23) who regularly consumed 40 ounces or more of malt liquor a week. The study participants were heavy drinkers -- they averaged 30 alcoholic drinks -- including 17 malt liquor drinks -- a week.Marij

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Substance abuse often co-occurs with severe mental illness. Research shows that there is a 60% lifetime incidence of severe mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse (Dual Diagnosis). Another way of saying this is that 6 out of 10 individuals with a severe mental illness will have substance abuse problems some time during their life. Unfortunately, severe mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse is associated with a variety of negative outcomes including: • Hospitalization • Suicide • Work/school problem • Problems with relationships • Non-compliance with dual diagnosis treatment Pychosocial approaches to dual diagnosis have been limited in their success. The majority of approaches are adopted from programs that address substance abuse problems without co-occurring mental illness. These approaches are yet to be proven for dually diagnosed individuals. However, the research literature does support the following: • A Substance abuse problem is the rule not the ex

Substance abuse often co-occurs with severe mental illness. Research shows that there is a 60% lifetime incidence of severe mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse (Dual Diagnosis). Another way of saying this is that 6 out of 10 individuals with a severe mental illness will have substance abuse problems some time during their life. Unfortunately, severe mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse is associated with a variety of negative outcomes including: • Hospitalization • Suicide • Work/school problem • Problems with relationships • Non-compliance with treatment Psychosocial approaches to dual diagnosis have been limited in their success. The majority of approaches are adopted from programs that address substance abuse problems without co-occurring mental illness. These approaches are yet to be proven for dually diagnosed individuals. However, the research literature does support the following: • A Substance abuse problem is the rule not the exception • Su