Dealing With Addiction – Part I

Dealing with Addiction – Part I – Dealing with Addiction is a look into the complex world of cross-addiction, featuring the presence of problem gambling intermingled with substance abuse, and mental health issues. 30-50% of problem gamblers in treatment or support groups are substance abusers. This 15-minute video features recovering persons and clinicians in the field and is a joint effort of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) and the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (FADAA). For more information, visit www.gamblinghelp.org or call 888-ADMIT-IT.

Florida's Sharrif Floyd adopted by family that gave him benefits

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While NCAA rules experts caution that it's unlikely for this situation to become a widespread problem because of the commitment adoption requires, it does leave the association vulnerable to unscrupulous boosters, agents or other third parties who …
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Investigative Report Reveals Some Religious Reform Schools Are Havens for …

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They're advertised as “boarding schools” or “Christian” children's homes in Florida, but a yearlong investigation published in the Tampa Bay Times reveals lax oversight on dozens of youth programs, some of which had been shut down for abuse in other …
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