Dealing With Addiction – Part I

Dealing with Addiction – Part I – Dealing with Addiction is a look into the complex world of cross-addiction, featuring the presence of problem gambling intermingled with substance abuse, and mental health issues. 30-50% of problem gamblers in treatment or support groups are substance abusers. This 15-minute video features recovering persons and clinicians in the field and is a joint effort of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) and the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (FADAA). For more information, visit www.gamblinghelp.org or call 888-ADMIT-IT.

PostScript: Why demonize welfare when you can demonize …

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RichardCollins says that while demonization of welfare recipients is a problem, drug addiction generally requires money for treatment. If this program would identify drug users … If we test people to get benefits, and those that fail are required to …
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Lawmakers want to impose drug tests of the neediest

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The superficial appeal of screening welfare recipients for drug abuse is reflected in the formulation favored by Florida's Republican governor, Rick Scott, who says, "Our taxpayers don't want to subsidize somebody's drug addiction." In polls, large …
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Getaway driver sentenced for hitting police officer

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Pickering already is serving 11 years in federal prison in Florida for his role as the getaway driver. Pickering stood before Judge N. William Delker and said he was sorry … Earlier, Pickering told the judge he was a victim of mental illness and drug …
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