Posts Tagged ‘drug addiction’

Alcoholism Problems in the News

Jets QB opens up about his ongoing battle with drug addiction and mental illness
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I got out of rehab and I lasted three or four months, but I started drinking, socially. About four months after I started drinking, I was a hard-core alcoholic. I thought I was a drug addict and didn't have an alcohol problem. I didn't listen to what …
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TO YOUR HEALTH: July 3
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire …
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Reasons For Alcohol Abuse in the News

Farrah Abraham Enters Rehab for Alcohol
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Farrah Abraham Enters Rehab for Alcohol · (Getty Images) BET Awards 2013 – Red … Farrah Abraham Enters Rehab for Alcohol. Truth rating: 10. Farrah Abraham. 9:20 am, July 1st, 2013. (Getty Images). Farrah Abraham has reportedly entered rehab for …
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'Spice' Or Synthetic Marijuana Linked To Psychosis, Brain, and Kidney Damage
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In December, 2012, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a report showing that synthetic marijuana was responsible for 11,400 emergency room visits in one year. The vast majority of those admitted were …
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Two state agencies merge into the Department of Mental Health & Addiction …
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Jets QB opens up about his ongoing battle with drug addiction and mental illness – ESPN (blog)
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Jets QB opens up about his ongoing battle with drug addiction and mental illness ESPN (blog) The Washington U. study was commissioned by ESPN, with additional funding by the National Institute on Drug Abuse., and published in the international medical journal, Drug and Alcohol Dependence.Tags: NFL, OTL, Outside The Lines, Painkillers, John …

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Question by Jenifer: Why does insurance cover so little days for drug rehab?
My husband was just admitted to Sunrise House in Lafayette,Nj. This is his first time in rehab. It is a 28 days program but the people who work there tell me we will get lucky if they let him stay for 10 days. Why do they do this?
ok, honeslty, everyone is being a little judgmental. Addiction is a disease and people need help for it. I was just wondering if any has been in a simular situation and could give me any insight.

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Answer by pixelpops
Because drug addiction is not a MEDICAL issue, like having cancer or a back injury.

@Takikio – anyone who doesn’t know the difference between “your” and “you’re” is the real moron.
There’s an edit button, you stupid b*tch – which you obviously used, to look less like an idiot.

Reducing alcoholism relapse by erasing specific memories
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Jerusalem, June 25 (IANS) Researchers in Israel have found a way to prevent relapse in alcoholism by blocking a molecule that activates memories associated with drinking, therefore reducing the craving for alcohol.
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Prez for community-based system to check drug abuse
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President Pranab Mukherjee has called for developing a nationwide community-based system for prevention of alcoholism and drug abuse, which can connect various stakeholders at every level.
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FROM SURVIVAL TO RECOVERY: Isaiah House offers hope to alcoholics
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Editor s note: The Advocate-Messenger recently visited the Isaiah House, a Christian recovery program for men and women struggling with drug addictions and alcoholism . This is the fourth and last installment of a four-part series. All people interviewed agreed to use their full names in hope someone struggling with substance abuse will realize recovery is possible.
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Eating Disorders and the family
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When I met my wife 20 years ago I knew I was in love with her immediately, I was done. We dated for a very short time ( 2 weeks ) and then we eloped to Mexico and we got married. It was about 3 months after we met and it was great, we were meant to be together. Of course we really didn’t know each o …
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Welcome to Colfax
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I recently had the opportunity to visit my cousin Allaina and her family in Colfax, Iowa. Her husband Josh took a job as an intern at Teen Challenge. If your unfamiliar with Teen Challenge, it is a non-profit ministry that helps men and women cope with life controlling issues such as drug addiction, …
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Guantanamo, Cuba Has Its Shanties Too
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