Healthy Children: No One Solution for Child Abuse

Healthy children: No one solution for child abuse

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That does not include the price tag of the future — children who are sexually abused are at increased risk of teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol abuse, and committing sexual abuse themselves as they age. The result? Ongoing cycles of abuse in families …
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CASA raises awareness of child abuse in April

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The cycle Pisklak refers to is a history of child abuse that gets passed on from generation to generation in a family. Pisklak said factors such as money, drug abuse, stress and domestic violence contribute to the cycle. Some of the forms of abuse a …
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Addiction Cited As Powerful Diversion Driver

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Controlled substance diversion is a major challenge for hospitals across the country. The problem is being fueled, in part, by the power of addiction: It is estimated that 10% to 15% of health professionals will develop serious substance abuse …
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Filmmaker David Lynch touts transcendental meditation for PTSD and new …

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TM helps to reduce flashbacks and bad memories, ease insomnia and reduce drug and alcohol abuse, according to a Journal of Counseling & Development study cited by the filmmaker. The foundation is working to teach TM to 10,000 veterans, active duty …
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