Alcoholism leaves a painful legacy

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Children of alcoholics find it hard to cope with their parents' problem. They retain the trauma of witnessing abnormal and sometimes violent behavior of their intoxicated parent and remember the pain and shame it caused them and their families. Consequently, they tend to repress their feelings and are slow to trust others. Children of alcoholics can overcome their fears by seeking counselling or joining self-help groups. Their recovery depends on the realization that they are blameless for their parents' conduct and their willingness to take charge of their lives.

Social aspects, Care and treatment, Alcoholism, Children of alcoholics

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Can your home make you sick?

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People are typically unaware of the amount of air pollution in their homes until they become ill from exposure to gases, paints or other residual chemicals. Harmful substances can come from carpets, appliances and the surrounding soil, which are then concentrated in the house which are closely sealed from outside pollutants. Meanwhile, older houses are more likely to have molds, toxic dust and lead-based paint. Homeowners can minimize their exposure to these substances by inspecting for leaks, reducing cigarette smoke, and maintaining humidity levels to 30-50%.

Housing and health

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Teach your workers to take safe habits home: two-thirds of lost-time injuries happen off the job

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Safety managers need to educate their employees about accidents at home as well as at work, as statistics reveal that three out of four injuries suffered by workers in 1990, occurred away from their job. Some companies have developed off the job safety programs to avoid lost workdays resulting from injuries in the home, including the safety belt campaigns.

Durable goods, not elsewhere classified, Prevention, Practice, Accidents, Safety education

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