Triggers and Cravings (Part 1): What Is Addiction?

Triggers and Cravings (Part 1): What Is Addiction? – This video introduces information about the concept of the disease of addiction, the changes to the brain of a person who abuses substances, and the physical and psychological reactions when substance abuse stops. It explains cravings, why they occur, and ways they can be handled.

Cornwall drug policy in question

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

"We need to accommodate alcohol and other drug abuse as a disease and you have to accommodate for that and get treatment for people. "I don't like some of the wording in this," said Hunt. "I found it very strong. "I think it would be very easy to abuse …
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WAPS mental health, drug treatment programs OK'd

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

They will receive academic credit for the morning programming. Hiawatha Valley adolescent counselor Todd Hoffe has said the program is necessary and will create a positive and encouraging environment to help students who are battling substance abuse.
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Jacksonville psychiatrist who specializes in substance abuse treatment charged …

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

A Jacksonville psychiatrist who specializes in substance abuse and addiction treatment was arrested Thursday and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or chemical substance, police said. Mohamed Omar Saleh, 59, of Campbell Avenue was …
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