LSD to Treat Alcoholism? Dr. Drew Thinks Not

LSD to treat alcoholism? Dr. Drew thinks not

Have you heard about the new study in which LSD has reportedly shown promise in treating alcohol addiction?Norwegian researchers say the hallucinogenic drug lysergic acid diethylamide was used in clinics four decades ago to help alcoholics, and should be revisited since they had seen some beneficial effects. For more informaton please visit www.hlntv.com

Reader's view: Fetal alcohol syndrome behind many shootings
Filed under: treating alcohol addiction

Without appropriate care and treatment, which is needed their entire lives, children born with fetal alcohol syndrome can become our criminals and contribute to our violent culture; they can become homeless, drug addicts, gang members and prisoners.
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Former Professional Player Chris Herren Partners with Nation's Largest Network …
Filed under: treating alcohol addiction

CRC Health Group, the nation's largest provider of addiction treatment and related behavioral health services, today announced a new partnership with former NBA basketball player Chris Herren to help raise awareness about addiction and treatment …
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Judge jails hurling coach 'monster' for abuse of boys
Filed under: treating alcohol addiction

In victim impact statements read out in court, both victims said that they had attempted suicide in the years after the abuse and had become addicted to alcohol. One was just 11 when the abuse started, and the other boy was 12. He described Maher as a …
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Kawhia cop bashing: Town divided
Filed under: treating alcohol addiction

Residents also said action needed to be taken to address drug and alcohol abuse is the town. VIDEO SHOWS STANDOFF. Footage of the incident that led to the bashing of Griffin shows the man accused of assaulting him back away from the officer and …
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