Alcohol & Substance Abuse : Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic

Alcohol & Substance Abuse : Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic – A functioning alcoholic is typically not someone who is physically dependent, but rather someone who is psychologically or emotionally dependent on alcohol. Look for a functioning alcoholic’s leisure activities to revolve around alcohol 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

Predicting Who's At Risk For Violence Isn't Easy

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Still, a combination of risk factors in troubled kids or adults including drug use and easy access to guns can increase the likelihood of violence, experts say. But warning signs "only become crystal clear in the aftermath, said James Alan Fox, a …
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Home Drug Tests a Smart Solution to Combat Teen Drug Abuse

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Parents who need answers on drug classifications, recognizing the signs of drug abuse, instructions on how to read the tests, or what to do when the Teensaver test comes back with a positive result can call the help line to access answers at any time.
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