Jerry J. – AA Speaker – “the Jumping Off Point”

Published August 4, 2013

Jerry J. – AA Speaker – “The Jumping off Point” – Jerry is a favorite AA speaker of mine. His style is down-to-earth and his southern charm and wit really make for an entertaining listen. He also has a wealt…

Vulnerability to alcohol and drug abuse may begin in the womb

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Vulnerability to alcohol and drug abuse may begin in the womb and be linked to how much fat and sugar a mother eats during pregnancy according to Dr. Nicole Avena, a research neuroscientist with the University of Florida's McKnight Brain Institute, and …
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State: Drug treatment options exist despite local backlog

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Department of Health statistics for Vermont show the breakdown of care for 9,401 clients who received substance abuse treatment in 2012. Substance abuse treatment covers alcohol, marijuana/hashish, heroin and other opiates, and other substances.
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Recovering drug, alcohol addicts from Guiding Light Mission to live in …

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KENTWOOD, MI – Eight men dealing with drug and alcohol addiction will live in a 4-unit apartment complex being converted into transitional housing by Guiding Light Mission. The downtown Grand Rapids shelter plans a “house blessing ceremony” 10 a.m …
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