With Addiction, Breaking A Habit Means Resisting A Reflex

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There have been many advances in treatment, he says, including medication that can minimize the euphoria an alcoholic feels when drinking. But O'Brien says combining … You know, there's a lot of rigidity in these therapists, and I think that …
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Pregnant Woman Forced Into Drug–Treatment Program Despite Being Drug-Free …

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… week on a federal lawsuit, the first of its kind, filed against Wisconsin on behalf of 28-year-old Alicia Beltran, challenging a 1998 law that allows the police to detain a pregnant woman suspected of using illegal drugs or alcohol and who refuses …
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Drug Detox Passaic Creates New Customized Treatment Programs

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Drug Detox Passaic announced the restructuring of its treatment programs to fit the needs of each patient seeking help in overcoming addiction. The new alcohol and drug addiction recovery programs have been designed to give patients more personalized …
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Where do you draw the line?

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If you can answer yes to this question, then you may have an alcohol abuse problem. The Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program is designed to equip Airmen with the knowledge needed to overcome alcohol or substance related problems.
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