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.

Pinellas deputy fired over abuse of prisoner at county jail

Filed under: Drug Abuse Florida

Fowler, a traveling welder who has been arrested multiple times for driving while intoxicated and drug possession, said he was gratified to hear of Quinn's firing. He said he didn't suffer lasting injuries. He was released without bail on the DUI …
Read more on Tampabay.com

Bill aims to put sexual abuse education in public schools

Filed under: Drug Abuse Florida

Bill aims to put sexual abuse education in public schools. Posted: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 4:15 PM EST. Updated: … Beau Rivage Casino is offering its apologies to nearly 130 Florida customers whose Mississippi Coast vacation plans never got off …
Read more on WLOX

Solis out, Sebelius staying put – Martinez backs Medicaid expansion – States …

Filed under: Drug Abuse Florida

–FDA EYES RESEARCH ON ABUSE-DETERRENT PAINKILLERS — Crush- and dissolve-resistant pills, more difficult to snort or inject, are among the abuse-deterrent features the FDA hopes drug companies consider, according to guidance issued Wednesday. … Rick …
Read more on Politico (blog)