Fergie Talks Drug Abuse, Bisexuality, and Black Eyed Peas' Future With Oprah
Fergie Talks Drug Abuse, Bisexuality, and Black Eyed Peas' Future with Oprah
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Fergie Talks Drug Abuse, Bisexuality, and Black Eyed Peas' Future with Oprah. Oprah and Fergie. Oprah has put Rihanna, Usher, and Jennifer Hudson in the hot seat, and for the latest installment in her “Next Chapter” series on OWN, she sat down with …
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Miss Michigan shares drug free message to students
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She has experienced the effects of drug abuse firsthand with a family member who overdosed. As she travels across the state, she said that she hears audience tales at every meeting. “It's not a unique story,” Venditti said. “Many people have lost …
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'Public support needed in wiping out drug menace'
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… (second right) and other members of Miri Pemadam look on. MIRI: Public support and cooperation is very important in helping the government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to curb drug abuse at all levels to enable the country attain its …
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423 drug addicts identified in 2011
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By Kabeer Yousuf — MUSCAT — Despite the rigorous efforts of government and non-government organisations, the registered cases of drug abuse at the Ibn Sina Hospital has risen to 423, recording a nearly 100 per cent increase against the same just …
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The Impact On Children Who Parents Are Alcoholics Or Drug Addicts / Educational Video PSA – The Impact On Children Who Parents Are Alcoholics Or Drug Addicts / Educational Video PSA. Children in families experiencing alcohol or drug abuse need attention, guidance and support. They may be growing up in homes in which the problems are either denied or covered up. These children need to have their experiences validated. They also need safe, reliable adults in whom to confide and who will support them, reassure them, and provide them with appropriate help for their age. They need to have fun and just be kids. Families with alcohol and drug problems usually have high levels of stress and confusion. High stress family environments are a risk factor for early and dangerous substance use, as well as mental and physical health problems. It is important to talk honestly with children about what is happening in the family and to help them express their concerns and feelings. Children need to trust the adults in their lives and to believe that they will support them. Children living with alcohol or drug abuse in the family can benefit from participating in educational support groups in their school student assistance programs. Those age 11 and older can join Alateen groups, which meet in community settings and provide healthy connections with others coping with similar issues. Being associated with the activities of a faith community can also help. Dependence on alcohol and drugs is our most serious national public health problem. It is prevalent among rich and poor, in all …