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Largest Vegas addiction center now open

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It's really when you think of it in the U.S. it's truly the process addiction capitol of the world. We thought this would be an ideal place to open up a treatment center." Cartwright says if the warning signs are pointing to a loved one who may have a …
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Doctors Often Miss Signs of Problem Drinking in Patients, Study Finds

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Bruce Goldman is director of Substance Abuse Services at the Zucker Hillside Hospital in Glen Oaks, N.Y. He noted that, "high-risk drinking is a major contributor to preventable health and social problems," and primary care doctors "are uniquely …
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Talking to your kids about drug and alcohol use

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If they're hanging around a different group of kids, if there's a grade change, a behavior change, sleeping more or sleeping less, those are signs that there might be some kind of drug abuse," she said. Ward's no. 1 tip is communication, There's no …
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GRAAB seeking support of members, community

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Added Southerland, organizers are seeking “[people who have] a willingness to help us create a community change, to help us achieve our goals and spread the awareness of substance abuse.” … Sometimes they saw the signs, but they were in denial.” …
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