Alcoholism: Treatment for Alcoholism Dramatically Reduces the Financial Burden of Addiction on Families

Treatment for alcoholism dramatically reduces the financial burden of addiction on families
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The financial effects of alcoholism on the family members of addicts can be massive, but little is known about whether treatment for alcoholism reduces that financial burden. A study of 48 German families published online today in the journal Addiction reveals that after twelve months of treatment, family costs directly related to a family member's alcoholism decreased from an average of 676.44 …
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Women of Substance raise awareness
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Prue Meehan is a local health advocate who has launched a website to talk about alcoholism in affluent female populations.
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