Homelessness, Alcoholism, Addiction, Unemployment

Homelessness, Alcoholism, Addiction, Unemployment – He who farts in church must sit in his own pew

Riley Regan, Pioneer and Advocate in Alcoholism Drug Treatment and …

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Mr. Regan was a recovering alcoholic and drug addict and drew his passion and commitment for his work from his own personal experiences with drugs and alcohol. He was an example of recovery to countless others and dedicated his life to helping …
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NIH Head Rejects Proposed NIDA, NIAAA Merger

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“Drug and alcohol addiction may not be a single entity, but there are many commonalities and—in the real world—patients often use both kinds of substances.” The proposal to merge the institutes met with different responses from the two institutes …
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What will you get that alcoholic in your life for Christmas?

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This year, why not give the alcoholic in your life a rare gift: a shame-free Christmas? Studies done by psychologist Ronda Dearing, at the State University of New York, Research Institute on Addictions (RIA), suggest that addicts are more prone to seek …
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