Ex-Doctor, Current Addict Gets Prison
Ex-doctor, current addict gets prison
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Scott Welden, 44, of Clifton has been in trouble many times before due to his drug addiction. He's received treatment several times, been given second chances by officials and responded by cutting off an electronic ankle monitor, leaving the state …
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Valentine's Day Massacred
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Much like sex addicts, who sacrifice time, health, money, self-esteem, and focus in pursuit of a sexual high, love addicts neglect personal interests, exercise, self-care, friends, and sometimes even career and family in favor of “the relationship …
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New Lung Scan Could Save Lives
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“I was addicted to a substance, and that's the only reason I smoked because I didn't enjoy it.” Jerry smoked for almost 35 years. … Now Jerry is sharing the message to help others avoid possible heartache. “Don't start. Don't ever take that first …
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Effective Addiction Treatment
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Countless people addicted to drugs, alcohol or both have managed to get clean and stay clean with the help of organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous or the thousands of residential and outpatient clinics devoted to treating addiction. But if you have …
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