Public-recovery movement key to addressing alcohol and drug addiction
Add marijuana, ecstasy, and cocaine to the mix, and McCullough wasn't just into hard-core partying; she was a full-on addict. “From 1997 until 2008, alcohol and cocaine were the big focus of my life,” McCullough says in a phone interview. “With the …
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Alcohol and drug abuse treatment available at Adcare Hospital
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – Last month was alcohol awareness month, but it's always important to think about substance abuse. AdCare Hospital has committed itself to helping individuals and their families cope with addiction one life at a …
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If They Try to Make You Go to Rehab, Say No, No, No
Among other things, NIAAA noted that most people do overcome alcohol dependency, and that “about 75 percent of [those] who recover from alcohol dependence do so without seeking any kind of help, including specialty alcohol (rehab) programs and AA.” …
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