Posts Tagged ‘Alcoholism’

James Haven, father Jon Voight promote Texas film
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Jon Voight helped his son James Haven on Wednesday to promote a new inspirational film about a Texan who lost everything because of alcoholism, but eventually redeemed himself, built a successful business and now dedicates himself to promoting education.
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My Other Life

Story about Freddy Mac’s last day as an alcoholic and his journey to wellness.

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Smoking cessation aide shows promise as alcoholism treatment
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( University of Chicago Medical Center ) A medication commonly used to help people stop smoking may have an unanticipated positive side effect for an entirely different vice: drinking alcohol. A new study by University of Chicago researchers finds that varenicline, sold as Chantix, increases the negative effects of alcohol and therefore could hold promise as a treatment for alcoholism.
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Smoking cessation drug may help treat alcoholism
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Washington, Feb 16 : Varenicline, a medication commonly used to help people stop smoking could hold promise as a treatment for alcoholism, researchers say.
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Smoking cessation meds shows promise as alcoholism treatment, study suggests
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Last Call Program Aids in DUI Prevention
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The Last Call Program is a new form of treatment for people who abuse alcohol. The Last Call Program is announcing that the treatment it provides can be used to aid in DUI prevention. Many conventional forms of alcohol abuse treatment are used after …
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Psychedelic Anesthetic Helps Treat Depression
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Regardless, ketamine is commonly used in small doses as a recreational drug at parties and clubs, and in larger doses by some people as a shamanic tool to explore the human mind or alternative realities. Ketamine was first popularized as a shamanic …
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Washington County Attorney's Office launches alternative court program for …
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Hiding alcoholism: When moms hit rock bottom
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ALCOHOLISM: Alcoholism is a chronic disease in which your body becomes dependent on alcohol.  People with alcoholism, lose control over their drinking.  Individuals may not be able to control when they drink, how much they drink, or how long they drink on each occasion.  People with alcoholism continue to drink even though they know it causes problems with their work, relationships, health or …
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Conservative legislator tells family history of alcoholism
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Many who know the conservative Utah legislator from Kanab don't know of his long family history with alcoholism that goes…
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Kim Richards of 'Real Housewives' on alcoholism: I drank to cover the shame
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Kim Richards, a member of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' admits to her alcoholism in a post-rehab interview.
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Native Americans: The Tragedy of Alcoholism
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According the Indian Health Services, the rate of alcoholism among Native Americans is six times the U.S. average.
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Downtoearthvideo.com Sets Up An Alcoholism Treatment Options Page
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Downtoearthvideo.com sets up an alcoholism treatment options page. The news has been welcomed by people on related sites.Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 Downtoearthvideo.com has just set up an alcoholism treatment options page for their readers. People who want to find out more about what is available should check it out on the site. John Lavelle, one of the Directors at the site said that …
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Alcohol, the homebreaker
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"Alcoholism is one of the major reasons leading to families breaking up and it is high time we tackled the menace," Wajri said, expressing anguish over the growing number of rape and domestic violence cases.
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Celebrities in rehab
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BE "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Kim Richards has had a public battle with alcoholism – public in the sense that it was taped and aired on her reality TV show. / BE Actor Matthew Perry has entered rehab for prescription drugs and alcohol …
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TO YOUR HEALTH: Feb. 8
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The event features a light, healthy dinner and all guests will be entered in a free drawing to win a “Spa Day” for you and a friend. Advance reservations are required because seating is limited at this free community benefits program.
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PSA Yankees Hall of Fame- Automatics Episode II
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