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families where alcohol or drug addiction is present are emotionally and sometimes physically painful to live in. All members of a family where alcohol or drug addiction is present in the family system are traumatized to varying degrees by the addiction and the extreme emotional, psychological and behavioral swings which characterize the family system when addiction is present. This is true no matter if it is a parent, teen or grandparent that is abusing drugs and alcohol in the family system.
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source of 92% of the world's heroin, Afghanistan's opium farmers are easily blamed for the ready availability of the drug on the streets of Europe and Asia (most heroin in the U.S. still comes from opium crops in Latin America). But Afghans have historically seen themselves as producers of opium, not consumers, citing a Koranic loophole that prohibits intoxicants but fails to proscribe their production.

But in growing numbers, Afghans are succumbing to the dangers of their nation's largest c… Continue

The LA Times is reporting that Manny Ramirez has tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and will be suspended 50 games starting today. Apparently, the test result and suspension is expected to be announced later today.

The suspension will cost Ramirez $7.7 million, or roughly 31% of his $25-million salary. Players in violation of baseball’s drug policy are not paid during suspensions.

Ramirez is expected to attribute the test results to medication received from a doctor for a personal… Continue

An exploration of the impact which one son or daughter with a drug problem can have on the rest of the family.

The impact of a family member's drug problem on the rest of the family has received scant attention to date. This report provides insights into the experiences and problems such families face.Using in-depth qualitative interviews with both related family members… Continue

Experimentation with alcohol and drugs during adolescence is common. Unfortunately, teenagers often don't see the link between their actions today and the consequences tomorrow. They also have a tendency to feel indestructible and immune to the problems that others experience.

Using alcohol and tobacco at a young age has negative health effects. While some teens will experiment and stop, or continue to use occasionally, without significant problems. Others will develop a dependency, moving on t… Continue