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Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 11:12:59 -0600 (CST) Reply-To: apadiv50-fo...@csd.uwm.edu Originator: apadiv50-fo...@csd.uwm.edu Sender: apadiv50-fo...@csd.uwm.edu From: Atatar...@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list <apadiv50-fo...@csd.uwm.edu> Subject: Great Debate Info Colleagues, I am copying the Great Debate Conference Info below that some have asked about. It has registration info at the bottom. Best, Andrew THEGREAT DEBATE ABSTINENCE VERSUS HARM REDUCTION IN ADDICTION TREATMENT A ONE DAY ...
Hard drugs addiction treatment
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Hello I live in Israel. I'm familiar with one Dr. Andre Waismann, who is very advanced in medical research concerning drug addiction treatment , and has developed a method (ANR - Advanced Neuro-Regulation) for curing opiate (heroin and other heavy drugs) addiction. You can read about it at . It sounds unreal, the patient is completely drug-free overnight (the actual treatment takes 4 hours under deep sedation), and can resume completely normal life (and get back to his regular environment) the n ...
The Dark Ages of Alcoholism/Addiction Treatment
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. The Dark Ages of Alcoholism/Addiction Treatment As a long time time AA member (29 years), I read Byron Holocomb's article "Alcoholism is a character disorder" and Lee Somerstiens related article,"Alcoholism rips through all of society". Somerstien has described what I call the AA "Party Line" . For 50 years "Alcoholism Activists" have promoted the idea that Alcoholism is a "Disease". Most prominent was Marty Mann, an early AA . Mann founded the ...
A crime to smoke in car in CA?
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Anti-smokers raise ante in California Washington, DC, Apr. 27 (UPI) -- Lawmakers in California are considering a proposal to make it illegal to light up in a private car if children are present. The legislation, which is being proposed by Assemblyman Marco Firebaugh, D-Los Angeles, would make California the first state in the nation to permit police to cite motorists for smoking a pipe, cigar or cigarette in a car with children under 19 present. Supporters of Firebaugh's bill, the Sacramento Bee ...
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Alcoholism/ Drug / Abuse / Teen /Gambling/ Addiction / Treatment /Information I'm Dr. Robert R. Perkinson, the clinical director of Keystone Treatment Center. I specialize in alcoholism treatment, drug treatment, teen drug treatment, and gambling treatment. I have been treating alcoholics and addicts for over 26 years and have written the leading treatment manual for addiction counselors in the world. I thought I would give you an opportunity to learn more about addiction.
If you are an addict, or live with one, you are in great pain. Most addicts die of their addiction and they take their family members down with them. The first step in recovery is to get honest with yourself. Don't just sit there and think things are going to get better. Addiction doesn't get better. It gets worse until somebody dies. You need to take action and you need to take action now. The worst thing you can do is wait. How are you going to feel if this person kills someone in an accident or kills themselves? Don't let this ...
Drug Rehab Addiction Treatment Centers - Teen Substance Abuse How Residential Treatment Works: Clearing a New Path Residential treatment is often the last stop for an out-of-control substance-abusing teenager. It offers a "time out" from situations that trigger self-destructive behavior, a chance to experience predictable and consistent consequences of behavior, an opportunity to participate in community, and for family bonds to be repaired. In the process, self-esteem -- the major antidote to alcohol and drug use – is increased.
Teen Alcohol Substance Abuse Issues Peer Group Treatment Works Best for Young Adults Treating the addictions of young adults is different from treating children or older adults. It is an urgent problem because the human brain does not fully develop until age thirty. Alcoholism and drug addiction can permanently damage not only the brain but also vital organs of young adults. Because young adults have a special set of problems, they belong in substance abuse treatments specialized for young adults . So You are Considering Residential ...
Drug Rehab and Addiction Treatment Directory - Hopelinks.net Many drug rehabilitation professionals acknowledge addiction (including alcoholism) is a "neurological disease" and believe, although the disease of addiction may be effectively placed in remission, treatment of addiction cannot be completely accomplished. Conversely, other drug rehabilitation professionals ascertain alcoholism or drug abuse is an escape; whereby essentially understanding, and effectively overcoming the principle underlying causes; complete addiction treatment can be achieved. Underlying causes of addiction may include, but are not limited to: codependency, low self esteem, trauma and grief. In addition to individualized counseling; behavioral, motivational enhancement, ...
Teen Drug Abuse, Addiction and Rehab Treatment What's the Big Deal? Life happens. Sure, sometimes it can even be boring or a drag. So, you experiment with a drug that everyone is taking like Meth, cocaine, Ritalin, Ecstasy, Adderall or start drinking a lot of something really "cool" like vodka or beer… You feel good, it reduces stress, you're relaxed. You fit in and you feel older. You think you have it under control… Recently, you have had a few close calls… so what? You really believe it can't happen to you... Kate Moss, Jim Morrison, River Phoenix, Chris Farley, Boy George, Charlie ...
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