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There Was a Cherry-Tree by Riley, James Whitcomb

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 15:33

LibriVox volunteers bring you 18 recordings of There Was a Cherry-Tree by James Whitcomb Riley.

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Center for homeless women holds housewarming party for new home

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 11:23

A center helping local homeless women overcoming addiction is hosting a housewarming shower this Saturday morning fill the 'nest' with what it needs to thrive.

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Improving Understanding Of Psychiatric Disorders With The Help Of Zebrafish

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 07:09

Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry Also Included In: ADHD ; Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Article Date: 20 May 2012 - 0:00 PDT Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have shown that zebrafish could be used to study the underlying causes of psychiatric disorders.

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Crouse aims to zero in on drug, alcohol abuse problems and help before it's too late

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 03:09

Crouse launched a random screening program earlier this year in its PromptCare urgent care center across the street from the Syracuse hospital.

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What Is Your 'Relationship' with Alcohol

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 02:04

The title of her book, Drinking: A Love Story , by Caroline Knapp, succinctly captured the essence of the late author's gradual descent into alcoholism .

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Kirkus Reviews: 'Home' by Toni Morrison; 'Contents May Have Shifted' by Pam Houston

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 21:55

At the outset, "Home" might seem like minor Morrison, not only because its length is borderline novella, but also because the setup seems generic.

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Miss USA and local singer offer powerful testimonies of drug addiction

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 17:40

*Photo by Sarah Lagan The effects of this problem on the health and safety of the community and the economy have been, and continue to be, of great concern to the people of Bermuda.

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Ex-addicts' allotment given help to flourish

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 13:31

The grant handover at the allotments in Neston, with, from left, Wessex Water's Stuart Lewis, New Highway area manager Caroline Sharp and volunteer Norman King A man who runs an allotment restoration programme with recovering alcoholics and drug addicts, in the village of Neston, has been given A 250 for the project by Wessex Water.

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New state law can hold parents more accountable for teen drinking

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 09:16

State Rep. John Frey has applauded his colleagues in the Legislature for passing a bill that would help keep alcohol out of the hands of minors.

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Mystery shopper ready to judge the best of Burton

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 05:06

A MYSTERY shopper could soon be making his or her way through Burton's stores and eateries to find the best the town centre has to offer.

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Dozens Gather for Vigil for Murdered Bradenton Mother

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 00:57

Bradenton, Florida - Loved ones gathered Friday night for a candlelight vigil for a Manatee County mother, who authorities said was beaten to death by her husband.

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Marcia Reed Joins Casa Serena as Development Director

Fri, 05/18/2012 - 20:52

Casa Serena , Santa Barbara's residential recovery homes for women, announced Friday that Marcia Reed has joined the nonprofit organization as its new development director.

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Cheesemaker died in frozen garden

Fri, 05/18/2012 - 16:38

An award-winning cheesemaker died in a frozen garden after drinking heavily on a night out celebrating her son's 21st birthday, an inquest has heard.

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Nicholas Kristof's Bogus Anti-Beer Crusade

Fri, 05/18/2012 - 12:24

The New York Times columnist launches a sloppy attack against Anheuser-Busch based on beer sales to South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation.

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Banning alcohol advertising misses the point - and the objectives

Fri, 05/18/2012 - 07:59

There is no doubt that South Africa has an alcohol-abuse problem. Alcohol-related problems such as foetal alcohol syndrome, physical and emotional abuse, drunk driving, severe medical conditions and a raft of social side effects are significant health and social concerns.

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Friday

Fri, 05/18/2012 - 03:54

The Daily Eudemon "The only end of writing is to enable the readers better to enjoy life." Samuel Johnson, The Idler , 4/5/1760 It's one of the best collegiate developments in decades: Beer is coming to college stadiums .

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PTSD and drinking: How best to treat both?

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 23:44

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says that cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective type of counseling for PTSD.

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Study finds herbal extract may curb binge drinking

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 19:30

An extract of the Chinese herb kudzu dramatically reduces drinking and may be useful in the treatment of alcoholism and curbing binge drinking, according to a new study by McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School researchers.

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Friendship House, alumni look back, forward

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 15:15

Anne's Mission, Bro. John Hotstream has he purpose of most reunions is to look back.

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Group argues weed is safer than booze

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 11:06

A Colorado advocacy group is spending thousands of dollars to convince people that smoking pot is safer than drinking alcohol.

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