Substance Abuse, Alcohol and Drug Addiction Are Personal and Family Issues


 

Substance Abuse, Alcohol and Drug Addiction Are Personal and Family Issues – www.DrBarge.com Dr. JoAnne Barge, a Psychologist & Marriage and Family Therapist, speaks about the psychological effects of substance abuse with regard to both the individual who is dealing with alcohol or drug issues, and the family of the addict. There are solutions, but each individual and family responds to different approaches. Learn more in this video. Call for an appointment 310-472-2329.

 

Military Not Doing Enough to Curb Alcohol, Drug Abuse, IOM Concludes

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He also said the military needs to understand that modern addiction treatment means using drugs like Suboxone, which has been used successfully in civilian life to treat opiate addiction, and Vivitrol, which reduces a patient's craving for alcohol or …
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Substance abuse in the military is a 'public health crisis,' study finds

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Drug and alcohol abuse by military personnel and their families constitutes a “public health crisis” that requires the intervention of senior leaders to develop consistent and cohesive prevention, screening, and treatment services, the Institute of …
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Substance abuse agency invites community to campus

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The mission is to meet the needs of all people suffering from the disease of alcoholism and drug addiction by providing a safe, secure environment focused on recovery. Banther noted that a lot of partners of the agency … The agency has an event once …
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