Acupucture Pinpoints Alternative Therapy to Addiction, Anxiety

Acupucture pinpoints alternative therapy to addiction, anxiety

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The treatment Rapin receives is a form of acupuncture called acu-detox where thin, sterilized needles are placed in specific locations in the ear to help treat substance abuse problems by reducing cravings for alcohol and drugs while calming withdrawal …
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Rogelio Flores ends era in substance abuse treatment court

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The Substance Abuse Treatment Court is an arm of the Santa Barbara County Probation Department, and offers offenders with drug, alcohol and mental-health problems a choice to get clean in an 18-month program or go to jail. “Grow where you're planted …
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Former NBA Player Discusses Substance Abuse Dec. 4

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Herren, a former NBA player and Fall River, MA high school basketball legend, realized his life long dream of playing for the Boston Celtics only to lose it all to alcohol and drug addiction. Sober since August 1, 2008, Chris has refocused his life to …
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Alcohol & Substance Abuse : How Long Do Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Last? – Withdrawal symptoms of alcohol use can last anywhere from a few hours to 10 days, and severe alcoholics can enter into a period of psychosis that lasts for days and months. Learn about the physiological symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, such as nausea and headaches, withhelp from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on alcohol abuse. Expert: David Thomas Contact: WTGTampa.com Bio: Dr. David Thomas has been certified as a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida since 1986 and in the National Board of Certified Counselors since 1987. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

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