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Media Addiction Study Shows College Students are Lost or Anxious Without Their Devices

Many college students seem physically morphed with some sort of electronic gadget, from their iPod to their smartphone and devices for texting, with some type of media seemingly attached to their body. Recent research says the concept of physical attachment may actually be near to the truth, with many students showing signs of media addiction and expressing comments related to withdrawal when their media forms were removed.

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Inhalants Popular among Adults

Inhalant use, or “huffing,” as it is often called, has traditionally been a problem associated with older children and adolescents. The image of young teens huddled around a jar of rubber cement or passing around a permanent marker dominates the image that most people have of inhalant use.

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Gastric Bypass Patients More Susceptible to Effects of Alcohol After Surgery

People who have had gastric bypass surgery take longer to process alcohol, which could lead some people to overindulge when drinking, according to a new study. Previous studies have found that gastric bypass patients often have difficulty adjusting to physical and psychological changes after the procedure. Increased depression, alcohol dependence, and other substance abuse issues among those who have had gastric bypass surgery prompted researchers to take a deeper look at how alcohol is metabolized after the procedure.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-02-20

• #Drunken dad arrested after letting 12-year-old drive, police say – http://ow.ly/3VfnK #DUI #
• Youth who Live with Fathers who #Drink at Higher Risk for #Addiction – http://ow.ly/3Vnl2 #
• Study finds #pot smoking may make men impotent – http://ow.ly/3VB57 #marijuana #menshealth #
• #Drunk Grandma Calls 911 Because Her Family Withheld Her Car Keys – http://ow.ly/3VBbn #alcohol #
• Can #video #games lead to mental illness? Study finds pathological gaming can contribute to #depression & #anxiety – http://ow.ly/3W2rb #
• About Morphine – http://www.centersrehab.info/drugs/morphine.html #morphine #painkillers #drugs #
• Helping Nurses Fight #Addiction Also Helps Their Patients – http://ow.ly/3WTRY #prescription #drug #abuse #
• Should we do this in the States? Calgary police chief urges safe jails for #drug #addicts, alcoholics who commit crimes – http://ow.ly/3WUdd #
• Eminem's battle with prescription #drug #addiction & #alcoholism behind him, he's wearing #AA sobriety pendant & necklace http://ow.ly/3X0FM #
• RT @tbyil_health: Studies show drug abuse in seniors rising: http://dld.bz/hsUB #
• The new faces of #heroin #addicts: high school #students living in quiet suburb communities – http://ow.ly/3XipW #
• Richmond couple accused of allowing #teen to #drink #alcohol, use #drugs at their residence – http://ow.ly/3XN49 #
• Not a good idea! #Drunk Guy Shows Up at Jail Impersonating a Lawyer. Troy Geer was desperate to speak to an inmate – http://ow.ly/3Yqez #
• Proposed bills would ban #salvia #K2 caffeinated #alcohol drinks in Iowa – http://ow.ly/3YyVY #
• Pediatricians Can Play Role in Thwarting #Nicotine #Addiction Before it Starts – http://ow.ly/3YDHg #
• What is Vicodin Addiction? http://www.addictionvicodin.com/what-is-vicodin-addiction/ #
• RT @tbyil_health: #FollowFriday @WholeHealthSkin @ishtarmuz @RavishingRaw @everyaddiction @kristenterga @EpilepsyMoms @glutenfreeabs… #
• Are you helping or hurting a loved one? Enablers Delay Recovery of Drug Addicts – http://ow.ly/3YGdf #addiction #recovery #
• Kids of Moms Who Abuse #Drugs More Likely to Think about #Suicide – http://ptsdtraumatreatment.org/traumanews/drug-abusing-moms/ #
• Bill that would create a state electronic database to track prescriptions is drawing kudos from the White House drug czar http://ow.ly/3YMj0 #
• Police arrest duo on #drug charges minutes after man is released from jail – http://ow.ly/3ZjQm #
• Newest BSU football assistant coach arrested on #DUI allegation – http://ow.ly/3ZjSg #college #football #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-02-13

• Ways to help, prevent #prescription #drug #abuse in West VA http://ow.ly/3R4wG Parents, check out http://www.lockthecabinet.com/ #
• More than 5 pounds of #marijuana & $80,000 in cash seized in #drug bust in Sioux Falls. http://ow.ly/3R4CT #
• Parents learn that the signs of #teen #drug use aren't so obvious at "Drugs 101: What Parents Need to Know" presentation…. #
• Experts See Increasing Numbers of #Teens Abusing #Prescription #Drugs http://ow.ly/3RoBN.Visit http://www.lockthecabinet.com to learn more. #
• Bath salts, aka 'Poor man's cocaine,' is a growing problem in U.P. http://ow.ly/3RNqG #drugs #cocaine #addiction #
• What do you think? Will Charlie Sheen's downward spiral continue? Can #rehab at home work? http://ow.ly/3RNy6 #
• RT @recoveryplace: #Recovery can be a time of great personal fulfillment & growth…it's constantly evolving… http://goo.gl/8IPoo #
• Are you taking suboxone? What do you think? #Suboxone Miracle drug or false hope? http://ow.ly/3SAaP #
• FL Man accused of #DUI crash with 8-year-old son in car – http://ow.ly/3Sztp #badparenting #
• Should #medical #marijuana be allowed in #schools Colorado teen battles to attend school and continue medical pot use – http://ow.ly/3SVJP #
• Miley Cyrus regrets using salvia: "I'm disappointed in myself for disappointing my fans" Or is she bummed she got caught? http://ow.ly/3TkW7 #
• #Alcohol and #Pregnant Women | Effectsof Alcohol on Fetus Unborn Baby – http://ow.ly/3TzOR #pregnancy #
• Funny! Imaginary Pumas Send Man Into Trees. Yes, He Was #Drunk – http://ow.ly/3U7kW #alcohol #drinking #
• About 25 Percent of Suicides Involve Alcohol – http://www.centersrehab.info/drugs/nearly-one-quarter-of-suicides-involve-alcohol.html #
• Well-respected #teacher & #coach in Detroit arrested for #drug possession – http://ow.ly/3U7QQ #heroin #
• LockTheCabinet.com Raises Awareness of Prescription Drug Abuse Stresses Importance of Locking Up Prescription Medications http://ow.ly/3U6BH #
• Growing up with the world of #drug & #alcohol #addiction – http://ow.ly/3UrIY #alcoholism #
• Alcohol Abuse on the Rise in the Army – #Alcoholism #Rehab http://www.alcoholismrehab.org/alcoholism/alcoholism-in-the-military/ #military #
• New Jersey municipal official has lost his job after being arrested on #drunken #driving and #drug charges. http://ow.ly/3V1BO #DUI #
• Smoking Parents Elevate Their Children’s Risk of High Blood Pressure – http://ow.ly/3UNOU #cigarettes #smoking #parenting #
• WHO Study finds #alcohol Is International Number One Killer, AIDS Second – http://ow.ly/3Vf9m #
• Very sad! Family hacked to #death by own enraged #drunk father – http://ow.ly/3Vfn6 #

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State Employee Nabbed for Soliciting Bribes from California Drug Rehabs

Drug rehabs in California are regulated by the State to ensure the health and safety of those who attend the facility. However, drug rehabs that have been approved to accept the state’s welfare insurance, Medi-Cal, are typically subject to heightened scrutiny in order to ensure that taxpayer money is used as effectively as possible. We often hear about medical facilities and programs that run afoul of state regulatory agencies. It’s rare, however, to hear about a state regulator running afoul of federal criminal law.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-01-30

• RT @peepsmagoo: RT @nannersmom: Promises Treatment Centers Now Allows Dogs at Promises Malibu http://bit.ly/dFS0rh #
• University of Oklahoma football player arrested for #DUI – http://ow.ly/3IzP7 #
• Drunk drivers a danger for police and drivers – http://ow.ly/3IzQB #DUI #DWI #driving #drunk #
• #Meth makes a comeback across South Dakota – http://ow.ly/3IRLZ #drug #
• Tulsa Washington #basketball #coach Shea Seals arrested on #DUI complaint – http://ow.ly/3IRFI #
• San Diego #students get hard facts on #drug #abuse – http://ow.ly/3Jlel #
• RT @postfilm: The #addiction Daily is out! http://bit.ly/bPh40M ▸ Top stories today by @everyaddiction @addictiondoc @ondrugaddiction… #
• Hey, Drunk Kids, Get Off the School Roof! http://ow.ly/3JZHR #drunk #teens #students #drinking #alcohol #
• #Drunkorexia more students losing food, choosing booze – http://ow.ly/3K025 #college #eating #disorders #alcohol #
• Arizona woman arrested after crash into hot tub & booked on suspicion of #DUI endangerment, reckless driving, etc – http://ow.ly/3KeTp #
• Golden-voiced Ted Williams quits #rehab Dr. Phil had convinced formerly homeless man to seek treatment for #addictions http://ow.ly/3KgQi #
• TX science #teacher arrested on #drug charges. Police found nearly 300 grams of hydroponic #marijuana in his house http://ow.ly/3KkPQ #pot #
• Covina, CA mom jailed after kids eat #pot cookie – http://ow.ly/3KVgE #marijuana #parent #child #endagerment #
• Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #los_angeles_ca #addiction #mentalhealth #alcohol #drugs #recovery #
• #Seniors and #drug #addiction: Old habits die hard for aging #addicts What challenges do they face as they age? http://ow.ly/3Lm3U #
• Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #los_angeles_ca #mentalhealth #drugs #alcohol #recovery #addiction #
• I just added myself to http://MyTwitterDirectory.com – The twitter yellow pages. #mytwitterdirectory #
• Teens & young adults admit to Combining #Alcohol and #Drugs which can result in very dangerous consequences. http://ow.ly/3LnAW #students #
• The #NBA suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo 10 games for drug violation – http://ow.ly/3LDGy #drugs #steroids #basketball #
• Drug prevention works for people who understand long term repercussions; #Addicts focus on immediate gratification – http://ow.ly/3LDTM #
• RT @saynotoalcohol: Don’t let alcohol ruin your life, live healthy & happy life with your loved one, join rehab center to get rid of… #
• RT @ondrugaddiction: Obama: Drugs Should be Treated as a Public Health Problem, not in favor of drug legalization. http://ow.ly/3LDNz... #
• Some Get #Drunk For “Sober In NYC Week” at NYU; Event asks students to be #sober raises awareness about #alcohol #abuse http://ow.ly/3Myyd #
• Police: Pennsylvania School Employee Was 'Major #Drug Trafficker' – http://ow.ly/3Mz6c #
• New trend in music: The Rehab Album. #Sex #drugs and sobriety: When getting straight is a good career move – http://ow.ly/3Mz0O #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-01-23

• What were your resolutions for the new year? Some resolutions may include #drug #rehab – http://ow.ly/3ENEt #
• New form of #OxyContin designed to keep #addicts from snorting or injecting the #drug is making its way into Kentucky. http://ow.ly/3ENFW #
• Easier said than done? Quit #smoking #drugs and substance abuse for a better life – http://ow.ly/3EO6l #substanceabuse #addiction #
• Montana ad raises issue: Can you be charged with #DUI on a horse? http://ow.ly/3FlAu #
• Bring Your Dog to Treatment – Promises Malibu now offers a dog-friendly environment, removes an obstacle to treatment. http://ow.ly/3FgeZ #
• AARP article explores uptick in illicit drug use among adults in their 50s – http://ow.ly/3Fvoo #senior #drug #abuse #addiction #
• Study finds 1 in 12 pro sports fans leave game #drunk – http://ow.ly/3GEEj #fans #baseball #football #
• SAVE THE DATE…for a special Valentine's Day event on February 10th http://t.co/brovnVx via @RobWeissMSW #
• What do you think? Do private liquor stores encourage more drinking and increase alcohol related deaths? http://ow.ly/3GIyY #
• Celebrity Drug Interventions Beneficial for Others Needing Help – http://ow.ly/3GIOX #drug #alcohol #intervention #
• Concerns Raised About Combat Troops Using Psychotropic Drugs. #Prescription #drugs linked to some #military #suicides http://ow.ly/3GYK5 #
• Drunk Man Strips Naked in Suburban Chicago Street – http://ow.ly/3GZcN #drunk #stupid #
• Check out Drug Rehab | Alcohol Rehab for information on #addiction #treatment – http://www.drugrehabalcoholrehab.com #drugs #alcohol #rehab #
• Family Sitcom Star Candace Cameron Bure Reveals #Bulimia Battle in New Book – http://ow.ly/3HAHu #eating #disorders #
• Wave Of #Seniors With #Substance #Abuse Problems Enter Medicare – http://ow.ly/3HCZT #drug #addiction #babyboomers #
• Elyria baby died after ingesting #heroin #addiction #drug – http://ow.ly/3IdMV #
• #Drunk babysitter charged with First Degree Endangering the Welfare of a #Child – http://ow.ly/3IhWf #
• Marijuana's Role in the Arizona Shooting – http://ow.ly/3IdOP #pot #drugs #
• Are computer games really more than drugs? http://ow.ly/3IsKp #drug #addiction #internet #computer #
• Harvard scientists say illicit human growth hormone (HGH) leads to street #drug use – http://ow.ly/3IuSs #addiction #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-01-16

• Need Free Drug and Alcohol Treatment? Check out http://www.bestdrugrehabtreatment.com/ #drug #alcohol #treatment #rehab #
• … http://www.everythingaddiction.com/populations/women/drug-exposure-threatening-lives-of-women-and-children-in-afghanistan/ #addiction #
• Tracking #Drug Sales Isn't Stoping #Meth Use – http://ow.ly/3BrSj #crystal #drugs #addiction #
• ER Visits Due to #Prescription #Drug #Abuse Double in Five Years – http://ow.ly/3Bs8p #
• East Texas not immune to #prescription #drug problem – http://ow.ly/3C5pi #addiction #abuse #
• Researchers Awarded $8M to Develop Drugs for Tobacco Addiction – http://ow.ly/3C5mF #drug #medication #smoking #addiction #
• Looking for California Drug Rehab? Check out http://www.drug-rehabcalifornia.com/ #
• Florida man accused of killing girlfriend in fight over his #drug use – http://ow.ly/3Cknx #
• … http://www.everythingaddiction.com/addiction-society/whitney-houston-recounts-drug-use-abusive-relationship-with-bobby-brown/ #addiction #
• Wrong-Way Driver Was #Drunk #Marijuana in System – http://ow.ly/3Dq6K #
• Philly cop got #drunk drove patrol car, faces #DUI – http://ow.ly/3DqGu #
• Utah: Want to quit #drugs Get rid of the cigarettes, too – http://ow.ly/3DsQT #smoking #nicotine #rehab #addiction #
• Goat rides shotgun with suspected #drunk #driver in Riverside County, CA – http://ow.ly/3DGCQ #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-01-09

• New Law in Tennessee Could Install Ignition-Locking Device for #Drunk #Drivers – http://ow.ly/3xfSw #
• New York woman allegedly served #alcohol & #marijuana to children – http://ow.ly/3xfUp #child #drug #abuse #
• Farting Guy in 'Jackass 3D' — Busted for Weed – http://ow.ly/3xg7u #pot #marijuana #drug #arrest #
• RT @recoveryissexy: Popular: Stress and Health in Recovery http://is.gd/k6bMw #
• Maine Tops Nation in #Painkiller #Addiction – http://ow.ly/3yjAZ #prescription #drug #abuse #
• Turning up #drunk to work at Taco Bell in OK will now get you arrested. http://ow.ly/3yn49 #
• Studies Decipher How Anti-Smoking Drugs Work: Brain changes spurred by the medications seem to help cut cravings http://ow.ly/3ynqC #
• WI woman who passed out drunk in McDonald's drive-thru convicted of third-offense drunken driving. http://ow.ly/3ywf1#alcohol #drunk #DUI #
• What effect does exercising have on you? Does Exercising Make You Drink More Alcohol? http://ow.ly/3yUHV #alcohol #drinking #
• Italian senior suing 2 #drug companies for prescription medication that he says turned him into a #gambling #addict http://ow.ly/3yV6j #
• Attorney stripped of law license & sent to #drug #rehab facility after pleading guilty to #meth related felony charges – http://ow.ly/3zCbx #
• Daily Drinking a Bigger Risk for Liver Disease than #Binge #Drinking – http://ow.ly/3zGH7 #alcoholism #alcoholic #
• Learn how you can help yourself or a loved one dealing with #Prescription #Painkiller #Addiction – http://ow.ly/3zHkf #drug #treatment #
• Check out http://addictiontreatmentmagazine.com for the latest news & information about #drug and #alcohol #addiction and #treatment #
• Do You Have a Problem with Alcohol? http://www.alcoholismrehab.org/alcoholism/do-you-have-a-problem-with-alcohol/ #alcohol #drinking #
• Too drunk? Your car won't go along for the ride. http://ow.ly/3AoaC #DUI #drunk #driving #safety #
• Drunk man kicks and screams at Indianapolis airport – http://ow.ly/3AocA #
• Mom with child in car arrested for #DUI Mother accused of crashing car while driving drunk – http://ow.ly/3AocX #
• RT @inef: The INEF/inef.ie Daily is out! http://bit.ly/hZR7Ip ▸ Top stories today by @papershadow @everyaddiction #

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