Substance Abuse : How to Find an Outpatient Alcohol Treatment Program

Substance Abuse : How to Find an Outpatient Alcohol Treatment Program – Outpatient alcohol treatment programs are usually not appropriate for someone who is in need of acute medical detoxification. Look for an outpatient alcohol treatment program that integrates psychiatric help into the program with help from an addiction specialist in this free video on substance abuse. Expert: Dr. Kim Makoi Bio: Dr. Kim Makoi has been a chiropractor in San Francisco for more than 11 years. He is also an addiction specialist. Filmmaker: Sam Lee

Is there any point in giving up booze for January?

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The line between social drinking and dependency should be pretty clear; the first question that a doctor or addiction specialist would ask is: "Has anyone expressed concern to you about your drinking?" Put more bluntly, they are asking you if …
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Recommended: Prescription painkiller overdoses surpass 'street' drugs

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Across the country, health experts are battling a growing prescription drug epidemic that is killing almost 15,000 people a year – more fatalities than from heroin and cocaine overdoses combined. NBC's Mara Schiavocampo reports and addiction specialist Dr.
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