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Tragic Trends in the Treatment of Addictive Illness
Why do so many die as a consequence of addiction? Is it in the inexorable, “progressive” nature of the disease? Or might it be the result of entrenched treatment approaches that repeatedly and increasingly become misaligned with the needs of individuals suffering from addictive disorders?
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County gets visit from director of state Mental Health and Addiction Services
The director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services paid a visit to Ashtabula County, Monday, to learn about some of the programs and initiatives the county is working on to combat the growing drug epidemic the area is facing.
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Question by Hanna: Question about drug addiction. What does it do to your body and why is it dangerous?
What exactly is the general purpose of drug addiction? what is it, what does it do to your body and why is it dangerous? What is the treatment for drug addiction? Please help me answer this question. Thank you!!
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Answer by mocca
general purpose of drug addiction:
actually these are the some components of medicinal drug, that help us to relive pain, like anti depressant,…
effect in body:
People who are addicted to drugs come from all walks of life. Many suffer from mental health, occupational, health, or social problems that make their addictive disorders much more difficult to treat. Even if there are few associated problems, the severity of addiction itself ranges widely among people.    Read more...

The Genetics of Alcoholism and Other Addictive Disorders — This video has been recorded by students of the Human Genetics course that belongs to the degree on Biomedicine, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain In th…

Nope. Scientists did not just find an 'alcoholism gene'
A number of media outlets are reporting on the apparent discovery of an alcoholism gene — a "single fault" in your DNA that supposedly contributes to alcohol dependency. But while this new research is interesting, it's clear that addiction is much …
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Some girls may have a 'sweet tooth' gene
As you might suspect, these pathways are also associated with addiction. The researchers wanted to see if the genetic variant meant that affected girls favoured some foods over others because they gave them more pleasure. The children were given a test …
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How to Stop Addiction: MegaMeeting.com Helps Take Addiction Therapy to the Web – PR Web (press release)

MegaMeeting.com Helps Take Addiction Therapy to the Web PR Web (press release) According to Todd Freestone, Clinical Director at The Institute for Research and Treatment of Addictive Disorders, the benefits of using MegaMeeting.com don't just stop with client retention, “It has also allowed us to be able to expand our reach and …

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How to Stop Addiction: MegaMeeting.com Helps Take Addiction Therapy to the Web – YAHOO!
According to Todd Freestone, Clinical Director at The Institute for Research and Treatment of Addictive Disorders, the benefits of using MegaMeeting.com don’t just stop with client … them on how to use their unique addiction recovery model.
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Addiction Rehab: Long Term Treatment for PTSD – Jerry Boriskin – The Meadows of Wickenburg, Arizona

Dr. Jerry Boriskin explains the different treatment methods, levels of care and support providers that create an effective framework for treating PTSD. Dr. Jerry Boriskin is an author, lecturer, and clinician with expertise in trauma, PTSD, and addictive disorders. Dr. Jerry Boriskin is also a Senior Fellow at The Meadows treatment center in Wickenburg, Arizona. The Meadows of Wickenburg is America’s leading treatment center for addiction and trauma. Learn more about the Meadows at TheMeadows.org.
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Addiction Rehab: Betty Ford ‘changed the culture’ of addiction, say treatment experts in Grand Rapids
Officials call her contributions to the understanding of addiction immeasurable.
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