Dr. Phil Interviews the Interventionist on Prescription Drug Abuse
Dr. Phil Interviews the Interventionist on Prescription Drug Abuse – Joani Gammill, author of the Hazelden published book, The Interventionist, appeared on the nationally syndicated CBS show “Dr. Phil.” The episode features Gammill’s work with a woman who is addicted to prescription medications. Gammill a registered nurse who first met Dr. Phil when she revealed her own addiction to prescription painkillers, including her near-fatal morphine overdose. Through a life-changing intervention staged by Dr. Phil on his show, Gammill not only committed to getting help for her addiction but she went on to become a professional interventionist helping countless others. For more information about Hazelden, please visit www.hazelden.org or call 800-257-7810.
Marijuana Use Rising in High School Seniors: Report – Health News and Views …
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Tribute to the teachers
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The Foundation for Aid for Drug Addicts asserts that preventing drug abuse should go further and not only warn of the dangers. Prevention requires supporting the development of people, especially the youngs, struggling to create opportunities for …
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One huff may be fatal, inquest told
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