My Apologies to Those With Actual Diseases
My Apologies to Those With Actual Diseases
Anyone who has ever been truly sick would never call alcoholism a disease. For the simple reason that the very nature of actual illness and disease means you cannot pick it up or put it down whenever you choose to. Unlike addiction. Unlike disorders. Read more on Huffington Post UK
Hundreds of reports on neglect made to child welfare services already before birth
Even though enjoying a carefree… Continue reading
Matt Cardle – Matt Cardle Opens Up About Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Matt Cardle – Matt Cardle opens up about drug and alcohol abuse
The 'When We Collide' singer went into rehab towards the end of the year after finally accepting he needed treatment for his Valium habit and admitted his doctor told him he wouldn't have survived if he'd carried on. He told The Sun on Sunday newspaper … Read more on Contactmusic.com
Philip Seymour Hoffman confessed eight years ago he went to rehab at age… Continue reading
Local Anti-Substance Groups Discuss KHS Drug Policy
Local anti-substance groups discuss KHS drug policy
There is growing concern over drug and alcohol use at Keene High School, after a Keene State College report last month showed widespread substance abuse there. On Wednesday afternoon, a group of representatives from local drug and alcohol … Read more on The Keene Sentinel
Wildermuth sentenced in safecracking case
Then, if you enjoy our site and want full access, we'll ask you to purchase an affordable subscription. (%remaining%)… Continue reading
Couple Is Short on Hospitality When Parents Are the Guests
Couple is short on hospitality when parents are the guests
We're not used to this kind of treatment. Have you any … It would be a good idea for you to attend some Al-Anon meetings before your relationship with Bill goes further because he may be in denial about the importance of alcohol in his life. The … Read more on Your Houston News
Triple-0 pest sent to jail
Ms Healey said her client was… Continue reading
Will Addiction Be the Downfall of Your Family Business?
Will Addiction Be the Downfall of Your Family Business?
This figure far exceeds the addiction rate among the general population and doesn't account for those whose problematic use of drugs and alcohol falls short of addiction. Why is the risk of addiction higher among family businesses? Some cite pressures … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog)
Hospital opens recovery center
… and treatment of mental health disorders and pain management. He provides counseling for chemical dependency.… Continue reading
Law Is One Way of Forcing Addicts Into Treatment
Law is one way of forcing addicts into treatment
The judge orders her/him to a licensed inpatient substance abuse treatment facility, such as the Women's Addiction Treatment Center (WATC) facility in New Bedford, the Men's Addiction Treatment Center (MATC) in Brockton or another community treatment … Read more on Capecodonline
Broken system? Parents fight to get mentally ill son treatment
Currently, there are 485 seriously mentally ill inmates housed in the Maricopa County Jails, according to… Continue reading