When Drugs and Sex Are a Single Addiction

When Drugs And Sex Are A Single Addiction

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It is also clear that when a stimulant drug addict consistently fuses drugs with sex, the sexual fantasy/behavior can both reinforce the intensity and frequency of chronic or binge drug abuse and act as a significant contributor to post-treatment …
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After deaths at Narconon Arrowhead, Senator proposes legislation

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Tom Ivester (D-OK 26th District) told the News- Capital he would work with officials at Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to author legislation aimed at “regulating questionable practices” at Narconon Arrowhead …
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Three Clearbrook board members resign, two from Lackawanna County

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An attorney for the nonprofit said Ms. Colangelo's continuing work as a Clearbrook consultant could have disqualified her from serving on the board under its contract with the Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Drug and Alcohol Program. … The Luzerne/Wyoming …
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Talking to Your Kids About Drug Use – What do you say if your child asks if you’ve used drugs in the past? Hazelden’s Dr. Joseph Lee joins Fox 9 News to discuss whether parents should talk to their teens about their own drug use. Dr. Lee believes parents should be honest as they are the greatest influence on a child’s development. For more about sharing personal experiences with addiction, visit: www.hazelden.org or call 800-257-7810.