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of ill health cannot, and in some cases, do not prepare proper meals for themselves. To provide meals for people upon release from hospital, if they experience difficulty with meal preparation. To be a continuing support system in the community.
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A total of 87 percent of all calls made to Crime Stoppers last year were drug related.
The latest figures released by the civilian crime-cracking organisation have shown that despite Bermuda's size, Crime Stoppers helped to seize almost the same amou...
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Sylvia Hayward-Harris is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor who has been teaching Addiction Studies courses at Bermuda College since 1998.
Recently, Ms Hayward-Harris, in conjunction with several of her students from previous sem...
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Alcohol dependence or habitual alcohol abuse is defined as a chronic illness marked by uncontrolled consumption of alcoholic beverages that interferes with physical or mental health, and social, family, or occupational responsibilities.
Alcoholism is...
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Mr. Carruthers who was appointed the chairman of Crime Stoppers, a charity, this year following the retirement of Mr. McNeil Warner.
Question: As the new chairman could you give an overview of Crime Stoppers? Answer: "Let me begin by stating that th...
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Contributed by Inspector Mark Bothello The Marine Section conducted its manifold operations throughout the year with the strength of one inspector, one sergeant and 12 constables.
Its fleet of seven boats include two 22-foot Boston Whalers, tw o 27-...
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According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, cigarette smoking is perhaps the most devastating preventable cause of disease and premature death.
Nearly 50 million Americans smoke, including one in five teenagers, resulting in nearly 4...
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reality.
The most well-known hallucinogens include phencyclidine, otherwise known as PCP, angel dust, or love boat; lysergic acid diethylamide, commonly known as LSD or acid; mescaline and peyote; and psilocybin, or "magic'' mushrooms.
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while pregnant.
No amount of alcohol in pregnancy has been established as safe for the fetus.
FAS is the biggest cause of mental retardation in North America, and could be totally prevented if all women abstained from alcohol in pregnancy.
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advances in the effort to reduce substance abuse on our island. In keeping with its mission, the NDC plays a central role in this effort by formulating policies and priorities; by coordinating and supporting public and private programmes dealing with...
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