Why Are Drugs So Hard to Quit

Why Are Drugs So Hard to Quit – Quitting drugs is hard because addiction is a brain disease. Your brain is like a control tower that sends out signals to direct your actions and choices. Ad…

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Nar-Anon is a self-help support group for anyone affected by a loved one's use/abuse of drugs. The group meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the basement lounge at The-Church-In-The-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills. Call 1(800) 984-0066, or visit …
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TO YOUR HEALTH: Aug. 28

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One of the NAMI signature programs is Family to Family, an evidenced-based practice registered with the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Family to Family is a free, 12-week education course for family caregivers of people …
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Ohio targets problem gambling as casino bans grow

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The Ohio Casino Control Commission's coordinator of responsible gaming says the state sought to address problem gambling even before more addicts came forward. More than 5,000 calls came into Ohio's problem-gambling helpline in a year, though some …
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