Dealing With Addiction – Part II

Dealing with Addiction – Part II – Dealing with Addiction is a look into the complex world of cross-addiction, featuring the presence of problem gambling intermingled with substance abuse, and mental health issues. 30-50% of problem gamblers in treatment or support groups are substance abusers. This 15-minute video features recovering persons and clinicians in the field and is a joint effort of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) and the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (FADAA). For more information, visit www.gamblinghelp.org or call 888-ADMIT-IT.

Florida 'Pill Mill' Crackdown Sets Off a Rush Into Georgia

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In an email, Cardinal's CEO, George Barrett said, "Real and lasting change in the fight against prescription drug abuse requires clear guidelines and doctors, pharmacists, manufacturers, distributors and regulators working together in a coordinated and …
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12/26 Orange & Blue News

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Representatives of Minor League Baseball announced Friday that former Florida Billy Bullock, a member of the Atlanta Braves farm system, has been suspended 50 games after violating the league's drug prevention and treatment program for a second time …
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Nasty storms blamed 1 death, make travel tough

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… Christmas morning, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in downtown Houston. Volunteers distributed a holiday meal, clothes, and hygiene gift packages on Christmas morning in a holiday tradition started to give people new to recovery from drug and alcohol …
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