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    Many are miffed by S.F. mayor gone missing  Nov 7, 2009
    From Newsom's highs, like his law-breaking same-sex marriages in 2004, to his lows, like an admitted affair and alcohol problem in 2007, the telegenic, risk-prone mayor has always given his constituents something to wag their tongues about - and this bizarre chapter is no different. Last Friday, hours after speaking before a bank of television cameras about the oil spill in the bay, Newsom announced he was dropping out of the governor's race and hasn't been seen at City Hall since. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    FDA launches its attack on cigarettes  Nov 7, 2009
    Mcdonalds, television, public school lunches, alcohol ... I m not really old enough to remember Prohibition,but wasn t that about alcohol ... In addition to cigarettes, alcohol, fat, sugar & salt, let s not forget cars, ladders, stairs, matches & appliances. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Unity receives grant money to help flood victims  Nov 7, 2009
    People without good coping mechanisms may find themselves turning to cigarettes, alcohol or narcotics ... Children who are exposed to severe stress may be more vulnerable to alcohol and drug use, depression, anxiety and impulsive behavior, said Kim Mills, substance abuse prevention coordinator at New Horizons ... New Horizons efforts will tie into a statewide campaign to decrease alcohol and drug use related to weather disasters and on-going stress. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    * Dearly departed  Nov 7, 2009
    A raucous family in the same cemetery remembers their dead relative with alcohol, chilaquiles and song. A three-year-old excitedly carries a sugar skull to his kindergarten where he will proudly put it on the school altar. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Modular plant offers new direction for ethanol production  Nov 7, 2009
    Next, the material enters a distillation system that separates components into a distilled product and 185-190 proof alcohol. The alcohol is then dried to 200 proof alcohol for use as ethanol. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)

    Chalk It Up in the Danvers Schools  Nov 7, 2009
    We wanted to make a video about alcohol and drugs and awareness, said Silva at the meeting ... The students already knew there are plenty of statistics on underage drinking, availability of alcohol and what it does to young people, but they also wanted other teens to realize that poor decisions come with serious consequences ... In order not to identify it with anyone in particular, the students changed the substance abuse from smoking to alcohol. (Danvers Herald, MA)

    Report: Softball Players Drowned In ND Lake  Nov 7, 2009
    A complete autopsy report, including tests for drugs and alcohol, isn't expected for a week or two. Copyright 2009 by. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Ambien and Sleepwalking Risk  Nov 7, 2009
    The label strongly cautions patients not to use alcohol while taking the drug. Sleep specialists recommend patients seeking treatment for sleep problems discuss concerns with a physician and consider non-drug treatments first. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)

    DA rejects criminal complaint against El Centro defense attorney  Nov 7, 2009
    Citing insufficient evidence, the DA s Office will not prosecute 67-year-old Bob Espinosa on allegations that he drove his pickup under the influence of alcohol near the site where El Centro officers were investigating the scene of a fatal car-related incident Oct. 22 ... The narrative also indicated that Espinosa had an odor of alcohol emanating from his person ... But the laboratory results from the state Department of Justice show that Espinosa had a blood alcohol level of 0. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)

    Judge sentences man for eluding police, other crimes  Nov 7, 2009
    He was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time, and cocaine was found in his possession. According to Sally Steel, assistant commonwealth's attorney for Campbell County, Gilbert received two years with all but three months suspended for the child abuse conviction. (Altivista Journal, VA)

    British scientists challenge government  Nov 7, 2009
    Their open letter was a direct response to the government's decision last week to force the resignation of David Nutt, its chief drug policy adviser, after he said the government had overstated the risks of marijuana a drug he called far less dangerous than alcohol. Alan Boobis, a professor of toxicology who advises the government on food safety issues, said the statement is an attempt to remind the government that, whatever its ultimate position, it should not try to fudge the facts. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    Police say student kicked in coed's door  Nov 7, 2009
    Barrow was charged with burglary, second-degree criminal damage to property, obstruction of a law enforcement officer and underage consumption of alcohol, police said. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, November 07, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Producer Prices Rise 0.2% as Costs Increase, Manufacturers Defend Margins  Nov 7, 2009
    The increase in producer prices was led by electrical and optical goods, along with transport, tobacco and alcohol and petroleum products, the statistics office said. Core Prices. (Bloomberg -- UK)

    Teen Sex Trafficking  Nov 7, 2009
    "They drug them, ply them with alcohol. They'll move them from motel to motel. They'll swap them with other pimps either in the area or across the state lines, putting them on buses or in vans. It's really the type of victimization of young people that should shock the conscious of anybody," Brown said. The FBI charges the victims with prostitution so they can put them in juvenile hall, the only secure place available. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Walking in my shoes  Nov 7, 2009
    missmel wrote on Nov 3, 2009 1:30 PM:" A Scorpian is a yummy yummy drink sold in Tucson that contains unholy amounts of alcohol, particularly rum.Perhaps that is what Mr. Valdez meant by pointing out that the Hedgehog loves Scorpians...makes sense to me!Scorpians may attract buzzards, but mostly they attract college students, rowdy bachleorettea and stressed out bankers. Scorpians really do make sense in this comparison! Streesed out mayors should have a Scorpian once in a while. It is good for... (Nogales International, AZ)

    Family of teen set on fire gets apology  Nov 6, 2009
    The next day, the group of five teens allegedly surrounded Brewer and, according to eyewitnesses, yelled, "He's a snitch. He's a snitch" before one of them poured alcohol over him, another sparked a lighter, and Brewer was ablaze. All of the boys had been friends since elementary school, authorities said. (CNN)

    Congo-Kinshasa: Woman Accuses Prison Staff of Rape, Abuse  Nov 6, 2009
    "Unit heads meet with guards from 7 pm in the waiting room of the prison hospital, which is turned into a nightclub. Lutuku (traditional alcohol) is widely served.". Sangwa says that money for running the "nightclub" is extorted from other prisoners, "This collection is actually used to buy alcohol from the military base [close to the] prison.". (allAfrica.com)

    Panel pushes progress for LGBT athletes  Nov 6, 2009
    In the documentary, several female Penn State University basketball players shared their stories playing under head coach Rene Portland s 30-year tenure and her three training rules: no alcohol, no drugs and no lesbians. Portland make it clear to her recruits that being a lesbian and associating with lesbians was not allowed, according to the film. (The Daily Targum, NJ)

    River Club reopens under new owners  Nov 6, 2009
    They were allowed to sell alcohol and provide entertainment with certain limitations, he said. More than 60 years later, the club is still running into limitations. (Scituate Mariner, MA)

    Its time for a 1Tourism policy  Nov 6, 2009
    Go to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and alcohol is widely served to foreigners and no locals take offence. Taxation on booze is not the only gripe the tourism players have. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Police: Suspected DUI Driver Critically Injured  Nov 6, 2009
    Smith said that the CHP suspects that Weaver was driving his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and or drugs and this is being investigated as the cause of the collision. Copyright 2009 by. (KERO 23, CA)

    The Young Pro  Nov 6, 2009
    Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    State finds child abuse, neglect at school  Nov 6, 2009
    No staff members were qualified to treat drug or alcohol abuse, eating disorders or other mental health issues. Kristen Hayes, spokeswoman for the schools parent companies, did not immediately respond to the allegations. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Last call for local eateries (1017)  Nov 6, 2009
    He said that it was the only restaurant/bar hed ever been to, let alone owned, in which 80 percent of the customers purchased food before, after or while they were drinking alcoholic beverages ... The situation almost came to a head Saturday afternoon as Smith was removing items, including chairs, tables, frozen food and alcohol, from the now-vacant building. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Tequila: 5 Things You Didn't Know  Nov 6, 2009
    This means is that all the alcohol contained within the bottle is a direct result of the fermentation of the agave and only the agave; no sugar or other additives have been included to supplement the creation of the alcohol ... Sweet and mildly alcoholic, the Aztecs believed the drink to be a gift from the gods, one that opened communication between mortal and immortal (we know a few people who still feel this way whenever they consume an alcoholic beverage). (Fox News)

    Update on Ft. Hood shooting; 12 dead, more than 30 wounded  Nov 6, 2009
    Just curious of how you libs think if someone drives drunk and kills someone, is that driver also a victim because someone gave him the alcohol. When someone becomes a junkie, is that junkie also a victim because someone gave him/her the drugs to use even though that junkie could have refused the drugs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Sting lands man in hoosegow (54)  Nov 6, 2009
    On Thursday, Oct. 29, at about 8:25 p.m., deputies from the COPS, Community Oriented Policing Services, Unit, were conducting a shoulder-tap operation, where a minor asks a passerby to purchase alcohol, outside the Boyes Food Center ... The 18-year-old Vacaville teen also had a small amount of marijuana in a cigarette pack and was cited for minor in possession of alcohol and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)

    Your views: Letters to the editor  Nov 6, 2009
    I discussed the issue with a Swiss friend and her opinion was alcohol is a bigger problem than drugs ... With the 75th anniversary of the repeal of alcohol prohibition in Florida on Nov. 6, I am dumb-struck by the fact we still choose a policy of prohibition over one of regulation and control ... Alcohol prohibition is an accepted failure. (Florida Today)

    UPS driver/comic delivers  Nov 6, 2009
    In addition to "Pinheads," Ryan has also posted videos to YouTube of himself doing stand-up while parachuting (do a search for "stand up comedy skydive" to find his videos), and he organized a Boston Tea Party-style protest of the Allegheny County drink tax, dumping colored water from alcohol containers into the Monongahela River. Ryan has ideas aplenty for "Pinheads" theme weeks: Contestants dressed as Hollywood stars for the Oscars, couples bowling for Valentine's Day and a pierogi-eating... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Living on the Edge: Risks of Poverty  Nov 6, 2009
    Marilyn Sutherland, director of Klamath County Public Health, said this risk factor tends to be a more hidden, subtle detriment to individual health than, say, drug or alcohol abuse. It s just not very visible. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Ask the pilot  Nov 6, 2009
    Anyway, as for more reasonable causes of passenger violence -- air rage, as they call it -- it's interesting that Fairechild would mention oxygen ahead of, say, alcohol. No surprise, a report from London Guildhall University cites alcohol as the chief factor in 88 percent of violent on-board episodes. (Salon)

    Students disconnected from state-level politics  Nov 6, 2009
    Lee said students rally around other political issues, including education policy and tuition increases, as well as legislation dealing with alcohol, such as the recently proposed increase in the beer tax. Rivera agreed, stating that students focus on several key issues. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)

    5 nuggets of knowledge about pop  Nov 6, 2009
    Current Gaylord Weather. The U.S. economy grew in the last quarter for the first time in a year, fueled mainly by government stimulus. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    More from 4You  Nov 6, 2009
    Arik Bishop, 38, kicked his addictions to alcohol and crack cocaine before tackling his dependence on food ... An alcoholic and crack-cocaine addict six years ago, Arik Bishop has lost 200 pounds. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Health)

    Somerset stabbing victim sentenced  Nov 5, 2009
    The charges arose from an incident in which Marc Aaron Seybert received a serious injury when he was stabbed in the chest during a fight that state police said he initiated (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Mario Avery elected mayor in Fairburn  Nov 5, 2009
    FAIRBURN ALCOHOL REFERENDUM1143 total votes(2 precincts reporting of 2) 100. 00% reporting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Parents' suit alleges hazing in Prairie View A&M student's death  Nov 5, 2009
    It says witness testimony suggests that those pledging to the fraternity were forced to eat nothing but bread and water for a period of time; that older members of the fraternity requested pledges to do chores, purchase alcohol, pick up and pay for the frat brothers food and other items; and that prospective pledges were beaten with paddles. Donnie Wade II entered Prairie View A&M University full of life, possessing a unique zeal and earnest desire to serve others, the lawsuit said. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Light-Up Night across the pond  Nov 5, 2009
    It's a much more nuanced holiday than the adult version of Halloween, which simply combines large quantities of alcohol with beer-garden waitress costumes. We could call it Shoe Bomber Day, and we could throw old shoes on bonfires to celebrate the foiling of ; OK, I'm already smelling a problem with that. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Modular plant offers new direction for ethanol production  Nov 5, 2009
    Next, the material enters a distillation system that separates components into a distilled product and 185-190 proof alcohol. The alcohol is then dried to 200 proof alcohol for use as ethanol. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)

    DiVecchios final days  Nov 5, 2009
    "Something within human services, like mental health, drug and alcohol," said DiVecchio, who also owns a catering business, DiVecchio Food Products. DiVecchio said he hopes to land a job as an administrator, quality control officer or outreach coordinator. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    State finds child abuse and neglect at school  Nov 5, 2009
    No staff members were qualified to treat drug or alcohol abuse, eating disorders or other mental health issues. Bitz said in a statement that Mount Bachelor Academy was disappointed in the state's action, after it had cooperated in the investigation and made changes based on limited information it received from the agency. (Fresno Bee -- State)

    Handyman on call: Outside caulk is not worth it  Nov 5, 2009
    A. Try paint thinner, alcohol, Goof-Off, Ooops, or a citrus cleaner. Before you do anything, call Minwax, someone there might know of a fix. (Boston Globe)

    In Ohio, relatives ask how victims went unnoticed  Nov 5, 2009
    He says the investigation will pay close attention to missing women who were living alone, were homeless or had drug or alcohol problems. Autopsy today may shed light on body. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Report Slams CDCR Over Garrido Parole  Nov 5, 2009
    As a parolee, Garrido wore a GPS-linked ankle bracelet that tracked his every movement, met with his parole agent several times each month and was subject to routine surprise home visits and random drug and alcohol tests, according to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Still, the backyard encampment where Garrido allegedly hid and raped Dugard went unnoticed by authorities. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Homemade liqueurs: Gifts to sip and savor  Nov 5, 2009
    "Grain alcohol provides a stronger base for the limoncello, giving it a little more oomph, something that was missing," he says, adding that he ended up liking hi 00003888 s version so much that he made a big batch, put it into small bottles and gave it out as favors to guests at his wedding. Grain alcohol is moderately priced - a one-liter bottle of Everclear (151 proof) is about $20 ... 4 cups grain alcohol, see cook's notes. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)

    Danversport neighbors look for peace of mind  Nov 5, 2009
    The company that day delivered the very chemicals heptane, isopropyl alcohol and n-propyl alcohol involved in the explosion, and helped feed them into the very tank that was inadvertently left cooking overnight at CAI.. He told them it was time for that chemical company to take responsibility for its role in the explosion that devastated their neighborhood. (Danvers Herald, MA)

    Italians convict U.S. officials, agents in kidnapping case  Nov 5, 2009
    Anyway, I went over there and hauled him to Northside Hospitle in Forsysth and they said it was alcohol poisoning. He started coming around about 1 today and the first words out of his mouth was Is Obama Impeached Yet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    TV bombards children with commercials for high-fat and high-sugar foods  Nov 5, 2009
    Although the likelihood of an advertisement being for a food product did not differ between English- and Spanish- language networks, commercials on Spanish-language programming were more likely to be for alcohol and fast-food restaurants, which together account for a majority of the food commercials on these networks. These messages are being presented at a time when Hispanics in America are becoming increasingly obese. (EurekAlert!)

    Recalls: cookies, dietary supplements  Nov 5, 2009
    Steroids can cause acute liver injuries; an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and death; shrinkage of the testes; male infertility; masculinization of women; breast enlargement in males; short stature in children; an increased predilection to misuse drugs and alcohol; and adverse effects on blood lipid levels. No incidents have been reported. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Kate Hudson: What Does She Really Want?  Nov 5, 2009
    She lost the weight by eliminating alcohol from her diet. "I love my glass of wine. I love tequila. To be in New York for two weeks and not have one beverage, I'm not sure I've ever done that!" Hudson told Elle in an exclusive interview for the December issue. (ABC News)

    First in 125 yrs: M&S to sell other brands  Nov 5, 2009
    These categories include alcohol, confectionery, laundry, pet food and personal care. Brands to come into the store include Stella Artois, Cadbury Wispa, Kelloggs Cheerios, Jacobs Cream Crackers, Pantene, Baileys Irish Cream, Whiskas and Coca-Cola. (India Times)

    Soap vs. Hand Sanitizer: Which Kill...  Nov 5, 2009
    How Much Alcohol Should Be In Hand Sanitizer. It s recommended that hand sanitizers contain at least 60% alcohol ... An tested alcohol-based hand sanitizers, antibacterial soap and regular soap and found that alcohol-based hand sanitizers were able to kill more E. Coli bacteria on hands than either antibacterial or plain soap. (Suite101.com)

    Simple tips for promoting breast cancer awareness in your own life  Nov 5, 2009
    But research has also shown that personal and family history of breast cancer, alterations in certain genes, reproductive and menstrual history, body weight, level of physical activity and alcohol consumption are among the factors that affect a woman's risk of developing breast cancer ... Women should know that exposure to tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption are risk factors for breast cancer, as well as other cancers ... You may want to start by adding a brisk lunch time walk to your day,... (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    Poker club coming to Holbrook  Nov 5, 2009
    Anastasio said that the tournaments are managed responsibly and there would be no consumption of alcohol. He said that at some point, the club might look at getting a one-day beer and malt license for the Holbrook tournaments. (Holbrook Sun, MA)

    Ambien and Sleepwalking Risk  Nov 5, 2009
    The label strongly cautions patients not to use alcohol while taking the drug. Sleep specialists recommend patients seeking treatment for sleep problems discuss concerns with a physician and consider non-drug treatments first. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)

    Spring racing  Nov 5, 2009
    Ladies Day: alcohol poisioning, sunburn and regret ... But I'm increasingly terrified of a national festival in which women (apparently) willingingly submit themselves to the humiliation of ill-fitting pastels, oppressive razor-wire footwear, sundry mating paint and plumage (including actual plumage), cat-calls from boozed post-private-school bottom-feeders, alcohol poisoning, sunburn and regret. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Night of carnage  Nov 5, 2009
    " The court heard Philip Laing had no recollection of the night's events It says these include the provision of free soft drinks at all venues, on-site medical services, sensible alcohol and food retailing and advice, customer awareness posters and a pro-active approach with local authorities. But campaign group Alcohol Concern told the BBC it wants to see an end to organised, paid-for pub crawls which offer "more alcohol at lower prices". A spokesperson said: "If you've spent 10 to go on an... (BBC News -- UK)

    5 nuggets of knowledge about pop  Nov 4, 2009
    Current Gaylord Weather. The U.S. economy grew in the last quarter for the first time in a year, fueld mainly by government stimulus. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Ecstasy harms brain on first use, study finds  Nov 4, 2009
    17 Jun 2008: See the latest in the Home Office's alcohol abuse campaign, targeted at young male drinkers. . (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)

    Quit smoking the healthy way!  Nov 4, 2009
    Avoid triggers Alcohol, coffee, etc can pose as triggers for the urge to smoke. Avoid them. (India Times, India)

    No chaddi ads for Saif Ali Khan  Nov 4, 2009
    "I will not endorse non-vegetarian products like McDonald's or Burger King. I won't endorse alcohol or tobacco. This is the policy I always follow because if I don't relate to such things, I should not advocate them either," Kareena said at the HT Leadership Summit here Saturday. "Endorsing a brand is not only fun but it does add to the bank balance. Apart from that endorsing a good brand helps you in connecting with your fans. Given this, I have to be very choosy about my endorsements because... (India Times, India)

    Tickled pink; he's a winner with the ladies at least  Nov 4, 2009
    He just pocketed $300 but, like most of the 20,000 people there yesterday, the races are really about three things: alcohol, members of the opposite sex, and more alcohol. All of which explains the pink suit. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    The Young Pro  Nov 4, 2009
    Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Project Grad plans safe, fun events for seniors  Nov 4, 2009
    The program, with active chapters at Cedar Park, Leander and Vista Ridge high schools, started in 1980 in Oxford, Maine, partly in response to a series of alcohol- and drug-related deaths among teenagers ... The goal is to give graduating seniors an amazing yet safe party they can look forward to, an alternative to alcohol-fueled parties that all too often put an end to promising young lives. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)

    Locking up harbour park for fireworks is wrong  Nov 4, 2009
    It is mostly fuelled by excessive alcohol and it can lead to violence and vandalism ... Alcohol can be purchased at the event but there will be no BYO. But if you haven't purchased a ticket you will be excluded ... Declaring these parks alcohol free zones and putting in place sufficient security to enforce the no alcohol policy is the most obvious method. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Two and a Half men is no joke  Nov 4, 2009
    Sad that alcohol comes with advice to 00004000 drink responsibly, cigarettes with a warning of health implications but Two and a Half Men is the drink the date-rape drug is slipped into. I'm not blaming men. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    New Strategy Adopted In SC To Combat Crime  Nov 4, 2009
    City leaders, meanwhile, are also targeting high-risk alcohol outlets and plan to increase alcohol outlet fees. There will be community meeting starting at next Tuesday's City Council meeting that will be dedicated entirely to crime prevention. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Hurricane horror stories  Nov 4, 2009
    According to Officer Austin Banks of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, a 20-year-old resident of the Algiers district in the West Bank area of New Orleans was arrested on Sept. 5, after neighbors said they witnessed him firing at a helicopter. Federal authorities found two revolvers and a box of ammunition in his apartment, and the suspect has been charged with shooting at a military aircraft by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Baton Rouge. (Salon)

    Madison County police blotter  Nov 4, 2009
    Arrest: On Oct. 25, deputy Josh Smith saw a Nissan Frontier pickup weaving in the road on Georgia Highway 72 about 1 a.m. He stopped the pickup and although he smelled alcohol, the driver denied drinking. She later took a Breathalyzer test that registered a blood-alcohol concentration of 0. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Tips on throwing an office party  Nov 4, 2009
    A successful party can still break your budget, and excessive alcohol consumption can ruin an otherwise great event ... Scheduling a party during work hours also can limit or eliminate alcohol consumption, as can issuing drink coupons and limiting offerings to beer and wine, Winston said ... If a holiday party is just for employees, skip the alcohol and serve exotic, non-alcoholic frozen drinks. (Triad Business Journal, NC)

    Christina Storm Shares Her Beauty S...  Nov 4, 2009
    "Yes, especially if I've been drinking a lot of alcohol and smoking - living badly, then it gets worse. I think eating healthy and drinking water, can combat it.". Why do you think your breasts stayed so beautiful even after pregnancy. (Suite101.com)

    Industry Support Of Academic Life Science Research May Be Dropping  Nov 4, 2009
    27, 2009) Teenagers who have a strong relationship with their parents may start drinking at a later age -- which may, in turn, lessen their risk of developing alcohol problems, a new study. (Oct. (Science Daily)

    Betsy Wadland: You know you should quit smoking, now's the time to do it  Nov 4, 2009
    Try to avoid smoking triggers like drinking alcohol and being around other smokers. Don't let weight gain distract you from your main goal. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    A One Shot Approach to H1N1 - Is it enough?  Nov 4, 2009
    TORONTO, Nov. 4 /CNW/ - You can't avoid H1N1 media coverage. It's front-page news on the web, the presses, the airways. (Canada Newswire)

    Mayor intends to appoint student ALRC member  Nov 3, 2009
    Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced his intention of appointing a student voting member to the Alcohol License Review Committee Monday. According to Ald. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)

    Hawaii inspired crash victim's art and livelihood  Nov 3, 2009
    Police said alcohol is being investigated as a possible factor in the crash ... Police said alcohol is being investigated as a possible factor in the crash. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Two Auburn men die in separate wrecks on same road  Nov 3, 2009
    Ritter said investigators had not determined whether alcohol or drugs were a contributing factor in the 8:30 p.m. crash. That crash happened on the same two-mile stretch of Ga. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Renal Cancer: Protein Triggers A Snowball Effect  Nov 3, 2009
    (May 16, 2007) Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol is associated with a decreased risk of renal cell cancer, review of twelve relevant articles. (Apr. (Science Daily)

    Israeli 'stabbed family to death'  Nov 3, 2009
    Police believe that he was fired in 2007 because Mr Oshrenko suspected him of stealing alcohol. The case has caused shockwaves in Israel, dominating media headlines. (BBC News -- Africa)

    Pedestrian struck and killed in Duluth  Nov 3, 2009
    Police said it did not appear that speed or alcohol were a factor in the accident. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Study: Half of U.S. Kids on Food Stamps  Nov 3, 2009
    Food stamps are a program for low-income individuals and families, covering most foods although not prepared hot foods or alcohol. For a family of four to be eligible, their annual take-home pay can't exceed about $22,000. (CBS News)

    9FoxSexpert: Not in the Mood for Sex? Try These Tricks»  Nov 3, 2009
    Evaluate your lifestyle for any substances associated with sleep disturbances, like caffeine or alcohol. Reconsider your sleeping arrangements if you have a partner who snores. (Fox News)

    Calendar of events, 11-1  Nov 3, 2009
    The Christian 12-step recovery plan includes addiction to meth, cocaine, heroin, alcohol, prescription drugs and addictive lifestyles ... Al-Anon, a support group for families and friends of alcoholics, meets at 7 p.m. every Monday at 121 Buntin St. ... Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday at 8 p.m. in the Block Building at First and Hart streets. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)

    Legalise drugs and society would benefit  Nov 3, 2009
    box").removeAttr("style"); }); }); It appears to be impossible to have a rational debate about drugs. David Nutt, the head of the government's advisory council on drugs, argued that alcohol and tobacco were more dangerous than some drugs which are currently illegal. That point seems so obvious as to be barely worth stating. Prof Nutt also said that it was silly to upgrade cannabis, from class C on the illegal drugs register to class B. The maximum penalty for using a class B substance is five... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Drugs dispute  Nov 3, 2009
    Prof Nutt was removed after using a lecture to say cannabis was less harmful than alcohol and tobacco. Mr Johnson said the professor's proper role had been "to advise rather than criticise" the government on drug classification. (BBC News -- UK)

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