Dealing With Addiction – Part II

Dealing with Addiction – Part II – 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.

Wohlgemuth: Drug testing makes sense

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People who fail the test would not be eligible to receive welfare benefits for a year unless they attend a substance abuse treatment program; three consecutive failed tests would mean permanent disqualification. The new rule would also prohibit welfare …
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