Experts Debate New Labels for Alcohol, Drug Addiction – nola.com

Experts Debate New Labels for Alcohol, Drug Addiction – nola.com
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Special to The Washington Post. What’s in a name? That’s a question that experts are wrestling with as they prepare to revise the diagnostic manual that spells out the criteria for addiction and other substance-use problems. The catalyst for this …
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Jockey Kent Desormeaux gets first victory since annoucing seeking help for alcohol abuse – New York Daily News
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Jockey Kent Desormeaux recorded his first win since announcing on Thursday that he’s seeking treatment as an outpatient for alcohol abuse. The 42-year-old Hall of Famer won the third race on Even Got Quiet ($ 26.80) in his lone mount on the …
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Alcohol and drug problems would be categorized differently in revised manual – Washington Post
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What’s in a name? That’s a question that experts are wrestling with as they prepare to revise the diagnostic manual that spells out the criteria for addiction and other substance-use problems. The catalyst for this discussion is a set of …
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Jobseekers who reject help for alcohol and drug addiction face benefits cut – The Guardian
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Unemployed people suspected of suffering from alcoholism or drug addiction will have their benefits cut if they refuse treatment for their condition, the work and pensions secretary, Iain Duncan Smith, will signal on Wednesday. In a sign of the …
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