Gambling Addiction Surges in Recession

Published October 14, 2013

Gambling Addiction Surges In Recession – Experts are blaming the recession for a nearly 10 percent increase in the number of Iowans seeking treatment for gambling addiction.

Your Views for October 13

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Preventing young people from becoming addicted to tobacco products is paramount to improving public and personal health. For the sake and health of our residents, please join together in support of this effort to reduce the harmful, long-term effects …
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How dangerous is meth? Go ask Alice

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Toxic effects to the body result from methamphetamine consumption including lowering the efficiency of the body's organs, hastening new diseases, and aggravating existing ones. A single dose of the drug produces brain nerve damage, causing possible …
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Legislators push bills to target heroin distribution

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Jim McGreevey, who serves on a state task force on youth heroin and opiate addiction, said these measures are essential components to the larger goal of stemming heroin and prescription painkiller abuse. “If we don't institute systemic changes — basic …
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