Sam Sliva and the Good in Kansas City “Blind Addiction” 1/28/12

Sam Sliva and the Good in Kansas City “Blind Addiction” 1/28/12 —

The bottom of the bottle: Alcoholism still tough to treat in an era of craft …
Kate, a 26-year-old recovering alcoholic from Colorado Springs, began abusing alcohol during her sophomore year of college at the University of Kansas. At first … “It's multi-dimensional,” said Laura Parise, an addiction psychiatrist at Evanston …
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Judge: Wyo. kidnapping forever alters community
A Montana man lured a 10-year-old Cody girl from outside the county library with the tale of a lost puppy, held her at gunpoint, tied her up and took her to the wilderness to sexually abuse her. Hours later, he abandoned the victim along a remote dirt …
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Series looks at lives of former NFL players
Jen Smith is a constant presence as the do-it-all director of player programs for PAST, an organization that helps former players get treatment for physical and mental issues, manage pain and addiction, and generally improve their quality of life. She …
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