Alcohol Addiction

What’s the Difference Between Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism?

Question by Juliet: What’s the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism?

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Answer by angel
Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are two different things. Alcohol abuse repeated drinking that, through alcohol treatment or rehabilitation, can be treated and cured. Alcoholism is an actual disease that, through alcohol treatment, can be treated, but it cannot be cured. Alcoholism is described as:

A very strong need to drink, can sometimes be a need that… Continue reading

Despite Obamacare Promises, Little Help for Substance Abuse Patients

Despite Obamacare promises, little help for substance abuse patients
The nation's health law has promised sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction get treatment. Many unable to afford services in the past now can receive them without first landing in jail or an emergency room, health …
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Lowering the Deadly Cost of Drug Abuse
As even quaint New England towns deal with desperate residents… Continue reading

Zac Efron Rehab Aftermath 2014: Vanessa Hudgens Ex-Boyfriend Back on

Zac Efron Rehab Aftermath 2014: Vanessa Hudgens Ex-Boyfriend Back on
After completing two stints in rehab for drugs and alcohol addiction, we thought Zac Efron has been doing well to keep himself sober as he gets back into his career, however, it looks like the “Neighbors” star needs additional help. Lea Michele doesn't …
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Ex-addicts tell of heroin's grip at Middletown forum
Stephanie Dickman of Middletown,… Continue reading

Michigan Drug and Alcohol Rehab?

Question by rdh48040: michigan drug and alcohol rehab?
anyone know of a really good treatment program…inpatient or outpatient for vicodin and alcohol addiction. also for anger management, depression, marriage, and parenting?

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Answer by longwalker89
this can depend on your age.
I know of a couple really good hospitals in Mi. that u can go to for rehab, depression, etc.. they are mental health facilities.
Kingswood – http://www.henryfordhealth.org/body.cfm?id=37473
Havenwyck – http://www.mhweb.org/oakland/havenwyck.htm
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Drug, Alcohol Addiction Help Advice and Information From HCA Virginia’s Up-to-the-Minute Health

Drug, Alcohol Addiction Help Advice and Information from HCA Virginia’s Up-to-the-Minute Health — Learn about the signs of drug or alcohol addiction, including painkiller dependency — this is a disease. HCA Virginia’s ( http://hcavirginia.com ) Dr. Patel…


State senator leads drug talk
Robert "Rocky" Fitzsimmons, D-Wheeling, asked the many attending a meeting Thursday of Advocates for Substance Abuse Prevention for input in dealing with the illegal drug problem and got an earful. Various officials …… Continue reading

Athletes and Drug Addiction: Psychologist Cameron Brown on ABC Sydney Webcast

Athletes and Drug Addiction: Psychologist Cameron Brown on ABC Sydney Webcast — http://www.thecabinchiangmai.com/ Athletes and Addiction Cameron Brown discusses the link between drug and alcohol addiction and athletes on Australian radio…


This weekend… Love what you already have
"In fires, people tend to grab their photo albums," says Sydney-based clinical psychologist Janet Milne. "You've got memories and photographs to remind you of … "In cave days we were more likely to survive if we were… Continue reading