Posts Tagged ‘causes’

Hepatitis

August 30, 2009 - 7:37 am No Comments

Hepatitis is a major public health problem. Of particular concern for substance abusers is hepatitis B and C because these diseases can be transmitted through contaminated needle exchange. Also 40 to 60% of alcohol abusers who have cirrhosis of the liver have some form of hepatitis. Hepatitis A is also discussed. All aspects of the causes, transmission and treatment are presented.
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Homelessness : Statistics on Homeless People With Substance Abuse Issues

August 15, 2009 - 9:28 am 3 Comments

Homeless people with substance abuse issues make up the majority of the homeless seen in shelters, and most of that group also has mental health issues to go along with it. Research the correlation between substance abuse and homelessness with information from a Salvation Army major in this free video on homelessness.

Expert: Carole Smith
Bio: Carole Smith is a major with the Salvation Army. Smith works with homeless charities and the homeless on a daily basis.
Filmmaker: Johnny Cathcart

Duration : 0:2:11

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