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Caritas Pakistan fights drug, alcohol addiction- ucanews.com  UCA News

Caritas Pakistan fights drug, alcohol addiction. Youngsters attend counseling sessions to try and correct their destructive lifestyles.

Crime drop in Arlington after programs started for homelessness, drug addiction  Q13 News Seattle

ARLINGTON, Wash. – Every corner of our area is dealing with the effects of the opioid crisis. From homelessness to property crimes, the domino effect of that …

Big drinkers could be altering their genes to fuel alcohol addiction, says study  The Irish News

Scientists have uncovered DNA modifications in binge and heavy drinkers that could make it harder to resist the lure of alcohol.

New Study Finds Social Media Usage Comparable To Drug Addiction  CBS Philly

A new study says that excessive social media usage is comparable to drug addiction. Research from Michigan State University shows a connection between …

The digital drug: Internet addiction spawns innovative US treatment programs  The Japan Times

When Danny Reagan was 13, he began exhibiting signs of what doctors usually associate with drug addiction. He became agitated, secretive and withdrew …

Baldwin Wallace University holds concert benefiting battle against drug addiction  WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

BEREA, Ohio — A local university held a musical celebration to assist in the ongoing battle against drug addiction. Baldwin Wallace University students and staff …

Steamboat Springs therapist sees rise in marijuana addiction  Aspen Times

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Gary Gurney, a licensed counselor and certified addictions therapist, has been treating patients with substance use problems at …

Drug addiction can be beaten  Prince George Citizen

Re: Editorial by Neil Godbout in the Jan. 17 Citizen and the Ask An Addict column in 97/16 on the use of drugs.

Cannabis anonymous: local therapist sees rise in marijuana addiction  Steamboat Pilot & Today

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS – Gary Gurney, a licensed counselor and certified addictions therapist, has been treating patients with substance use problems at …

Drug and alcohol addiction can lead to suicide; parents mourn son’s death  WRDW-TV

It’s not an easy subject to talk about, but suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. A lot of times it’s linked to addiction.