Substance Abuse, Alcohol and Drug Addiction Are Personal and Family Issues

Substance Abuse, Alcohol and Drug Addiction Are Personal and Family Issues – www.DrBarge.com Dr. JoAnne Barge, a Psychologist & Marriage and Family Therapist, speaks about the psychological effects of substance abuse with regard to both the individual who is dealing with alcohol or drug issues, and the family of the addict. There are solutions, but each individual and family responds to different approaches. Learn more in this video. Call for an appointment 310-472-2329.

State officials discuss substance abuse in region

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse treatment

“Fifteen percent of all state spending is attributed to substance abuse,” said Commissioner of the Department of Human Services Lucinda Jesson. “In the Worthington area there have been 27 submissions for substance treatment, half for alcohol. We need …
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Sober College: From Residential Treatment to Independent Living

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One of the biggest challenges for young adults in a residential addiction treatment program is transitioning from treatment back into everyday life. Most treatment programs focus solely on the residents' addiction and getting them off drugs and alcohol …
Read more on Strugglingteens.com (press release)