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Justin Blackmon Says He Doesn't Have Drinking or Drug Problem

Justin Blackmon says he doesn't have drinking or drug problem

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Blackmon, suspended the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, acknowledged Monday that he's at a crossroads in his career and his personal life. But the Jacksonville Jaguars receiver insisted he doesn't …
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Dina Lohan Says Lindsay Is 'Happy' In Rehab, But Reports Claim She Wants Out

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Fighting Drug Use Is Community Responsibility

Fighting drug use is community responsibility

Filed under: residential drug treatment programs

Prairie View has a residential drug treatment program as well as Valley Hope in Moundridge. These are places that have the resources to help our community members who suffer from these severe addictions. The catch is that they cost a significant amount …
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Orange County support groups

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Casinos Inflict Harm Collins Says in Letter – the Catholic Register

Casinos inflict harm Collins says in letter – The Catholic Register

Filed under: addiction helpline

If you or someone you know is struggling with such an addiction, I urge you to address the problem. The Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline (1-888-230-3505) is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They provide a free, confidential and anonymous …
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Support groups

Filed under: addiction helpline

Christian Recovery for those with addictive or compulsive behaviors, 7 p.m. Mondays, Argyle Church of Christ, 7310 Collins Road. Refreshments. (904) 778-4721. ? Compulsive Gambling, Florida Council. 24-hour helpline, (888) 236-4848 (ADMIT IT).
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Feeling Lucky?

Feeling lucky?

Filed under: internet addiction help

“Internet gambling, gambling in private clubs, and private poker games are all on the increase.” But casinos do bear some of the responsibility, he said. “Accessibility and availability are major factors in any addictive disorder,” he said. “The more …
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Mika Brzezinski on 'Obsession,' Her New Book About Food Addiction

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LinkedIn: A Story About Silicon Valley's Possibly Unhealthy Need for Speed

LinkedIn: A Story About Silicon Valley's Possibly Unhealthy Need for Speed

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In Internet years, LinkedIn is much older than other networking sites, such as Facebook (FB) and Twitter. It was founded in 2003, and it built out its technology infrastructure on … Just as importantly, though, LinkedIn created a whole suite of …
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Support groups in the Manatee-Sarasota area

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What Are the Negative Consequences of Drug Use and Abuse?

Question by jjthenerd: What are the negative consequences of drug use and abuse?
I also need the contacts to various support groups and community services that can help with quitting addiction, for example Kids Help Line (the contacts of which I also need). Please include suggestions for making decisions regarding drug use. I’d also like POSITIVE alternitives to drug use.

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