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.

The age of excess

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It's largely driven by Simon Ruth, who in 2007 travelled on a Victorian government fellowship to the United States and Canada, countries that are streets ahead in the recognition and treatment of substance abuse by older people. … The November …
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Strict alcohol policies in place for Marines, Sailors

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1 and mandates that Marines or sailors who blow .01% or greater to be referred to Substance Abuse Counseling Centers for "screening and treatment as appropriate". Those that blow .04% or greater will have a medical evaluation that will determine if …
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