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New Name Reflects Expanded Anti-abuse Services
The anti-abuse agency Domestic Abuse Services Oxford is getting the word out about its new name. It has served the Oxford community since 1974.
Jun 16, 2011
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Eric Schmiedl
Types of Process Addictions
Process addictions can occur in several forms including addictions to gambling, sex, food, shopping, and work.
Jun 11, 2011
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Sarah Smith
Domestic Abuse Escape Plan
There are steps a woman can take to find safety and happiness away from her abuser.
Jun 6, 2011
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Hillary Di Menna
Domestic Violence: A Personal Health Issue
Violence, whether abuse by one partner toward another, or of a parent toward a child, has long-lasting implications for physical and emotional health.
Jun 5, 2011
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Beth Greenwood
Man Struggles with Prescription Drug Addiction
Prescription drug use on the streets is becoming an increasingly serious problem. One man tells his story about prescription drug addiction.
May 20, 2011
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Eric Schmiedl
Cocaine: From Pharmaceutical to Street Drug
Examining the pattern that cocaine went through from pharmaceutical drug to street drug can shed some light on our current prescription drug abuse epidemic.
May 17, 2011
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Craig Gehring
Domestic Abuse and Why Victims Don't Leave
Many victims of domestic violence refuse to leave their abusive relationships because of fear and obstacles they face when trying to leave.
May 13, 2011
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Matt Johnson
Types of Abuse
Domestic violence goes even beyond broken bones.
May 13, 2011
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Hillary Di Menna
Luke's Place
Abused women and children may be feel helpless in the face of Ontario courts. Luke's Place is an Oshawa legal support centre for victims in such cases.
May 12, 2011
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Hillary Di Menna
The NFF Campaign—A Solution to Violence Against Women?
An interview with Margaret MacPherson, a workplace program developer in the Ontario-wide Neighbours, Friends, and Families Campaign (NFF).
May 11, 2011
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Daniela Smith
Flashing Lights of Emotional Abuse
Sometimes the worst kind of abuse is from the tongue of a romantic partner. Recognizing the signs of emotional or verbal abuse is the first step to healing.
May 4, 2011
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Nafia Khan
Is Reefer Madness Real?
Is :"reefer madness" a myth? Science says it is, although that doesn't mean that smoking pot is a good thing.
May 1, 2011
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Robert Rister
10 Red Flags a Relationship is Abusive (for Women)
Abuse in a relationship happens subtly and not all at once. There are red flags that you may be in or heading into an abusive relationship.
May 1, 2011
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Hillary Di Menna
Sober Home Living: Common Misconceptions
This article focuses on sober living homes and correcting the common misconceptions about these programs.
Apr 27, 2011
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Shane Dayton
Violence at Youth Sporting Events: When Parents Attack
Violence at youth sporting events is becoming the norm. Read here to learn about what makes parents angry, who they attack, and what's being done about it.
Apr 26, 2011
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Annique Daniel
Recovery of the Brain After Drug Abuse
Substance abuse recovery requires devotion to a nutritional plan. Changes in diet and general health help the recovering addict regain brain function.
Apr 24, 2011
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Karen Klefstad
Child Abuse - The Effects it has on Victims
(Part 2 of Child Abuse) Child abuse has many victims and effects them both short term and long term.
Apr 22, 2011
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Matt Johnson
Child Abuse - An Analysis of Theories
(Part 1 of Child Abuse) Child abuse is a prevalent problem in this world and there are many theories that point to why it occurs.
Apr 22, 2011
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Matt Johnson
Bullying – Early Signs and Ways You Can Help
Bullying help and prevention information, shedding information on harassment and bully related suicides.
Apr 10, 2011
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Minot Pettinato
Mechanisms of Drug Addiction
Substance abuse and addiction reflect a high degree of psychological and physiological dependence, grooved in biochemically throughout the body and brain.
Apr 8, 2011
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Tiyana Webb