Occupational Therapy and Drug or Alcohol Addiction – Peter and David’s Story

Occupational therapy and drug or alcohol addiction – Peter and David’s story – Occupational therapy can help people overcome drug and alcohol addiction to live more fulfilling, active lives.

Ben Mezrich's 6 favorite books

Filed under: drug addiction stories

Thompson's Vegas adventure isn't for everyone, but his drug trip of a book broke ground in so many ways, and to me it's the perfect introduction to the ultimate gonzo journalist. … Once I decided I wanted to become a writer, I spent two years writing …
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Recovering addict shares prostitution story

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To learn where and how, we interviewed more than a dozen teenagers and drove to popular drug destinations in Philadelphia. We spoke with former addicts, parents, school officials, drug counselors, coroners and law enforcement officials who …
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Effective Rx thwarted for deadly opiate epidemic

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Drug overdoses now kill more Americans than drunk driving car crashes, an epidemic led by misuse of opioid pain medication and use of heroin. … "This report will show how we could be saving lives and effectively treating the disease of addiction if …
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Heroin documentary features residents from Hunterdon, Somerset counties

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The 15-minute documentary, produced by the Safe Communities Coalition of Hunterdon and Somerset counties, and a following discussion is part of a regional effort to bring attention to the growing problem of prescription drug and heroin abuse locally …
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