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In the beginning, [Gwen H], who is educated and well-spoken, did not look at her husband as an addict. It was her deep love for him that convinced her she could change him. "How foolish," she said as she shook her head, remembering the years of frustration. "His drug of choice became his reason for living. Out of 25 years of marriage," she pauses briefly, still unsure as to why she did not leave, "there were separations, threats of divorce, and unfortunately, only about four years of complete abstinence. Every year was different. Some tolerable...some unbearable." She is emphatic when she states she "would never recommend this path of life to anyone." With an anger she claims has softened over the years, "It took over my self-esteem, my peace of mind, and the healthy welfare of my child...
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News that alcohol and marijuana use among teens is on the rise should be of concern to every parent -- and every non-parent -- in America. Starting out on a bad path too often leads to deeper alcohol and drug addictions, which have major impacts on society. The Partnership for a Drug-Free America released a study showing the number of teenagers in grades 9 through 12 who say they drank alcohol in the preceding month increased 11 percent last year. Some 39 percent, or about 6.5 million teenagers, reported alcohol use in 2008 -- up from 35 percent, or about 5.8 million teenagers.
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Dear Savvy Senior: I am very concerned that my 70-year-old mom has developed a drinking problem. Since dad died a couple of years ago, mom has started drinking way too much. I know she's feeling lonely but this isn't the answer. Do you have any information on seniors and alcoholism and do you have any tips on confronting this problem? - Worried Sick Dear Worried: Alcohol-related problems among the elderly are a growing concern in the United States. In fact, according to the American Medical Association, 3 million Americans over the age of 60 have a drinking problem. So, kindly talk to your mom about your concerns and don't wait. The shorter a person's history of alcohol abuse, the more likely intervention and treatment will be successful.
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Hispanic youth nationwide are exposed to alcohol advertising at a rate 20 percent higher than youth in general, according to a study released last month by the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth at Georgetown University. The center studied advertising in the most popular magazines and television and radio programs in the 25 markets with the largest Hispanic population in the United States during 2003 and 2004.
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The 2008 Maine Kids Count Data Book will be released today, with the usual mix of good and bad news to relate. On the upside, the report shows that compared with previous years fewer Maine teenagers are using tobacco, alcohol and marijuana. The number of high school students attempting suicide has declined, juvenile arrests for driving while intoxicated have decreased, and more teens are either attending school or working or both.
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The Maryland Senate voted Wednesday to approve an increase in the state's alcohol sales tax, despite concern by some legislators that it could hurt small businesses and disproportionately fund some counties while neglecting others. The Senate voted 27-19 in favor of the amendment, which would increase the state tax on retail alcohol sales from 6 percent to 9 percent, with a 1 percentage point increase in each of the next three years.
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The Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters Wednesday to four manufacturers of alcoholic energy drinks, including one brand produced in Latrobe, saying the caffeine added to their beverages is an "unsafe food additive. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the combinations of caffeine and alcohol in the drinks is a public health concern and can lead to "a state of wide-awake drunk." Evidence has shown their consumption has led to alcohol poisoning, car accidents and assaults, she said.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) today commented on the Kentucky House rejection of Governor Ernie Fletcher's six percent sales tax and its proposal to raise the wholesale tax by two percent to a total of 11 percent. While we appreciate that the House recognized that an increase of six percent on top of the taxes retailers and wholesalers already pay is fiscally unsound, we will continue to urge the legislature to drop the tax all together," said David Wojnar, vice president of DISCUS. "We are still opposed to any increase in taxation because of the message it sends and the affect it will have on the long- term prospects of Kentucky's signature industry.
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More than 50 people turned out Tuesday to testify on two bills aimed at narrowing Maine's Kid Safe Product Act, which developed a process to identify and ban chemicals that pose a danger to children. Representatives from the toy and chemical industries, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and the Maine Merchants Association said current law leads to uncertainty because the list of "high concern" chemicals tops 1,700 and includes products such as gasoline, contraceptives and alcohol.
