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During a workshop Friday, Oklahoma addiction counselors said it's critical that mental health professionals understand the relationship between gambling addiction and other factors like drug or alcohol abuse and trauma when treating compulsive gamblers. Read more on NewsOK.com

Number of West Midlands children treated for drug and alcohol misuse is rising
Seven in ten children treated in the West Midlands, 70%, were treated for cannabis abuse, and just under a quarter, 23.2% were treated for alcohol abuse. Fewer children are being treated for abusing heroin and other opiates, just 20 children in 2012/13 … Read more on Coventry Telegraph

Liza Minnelli Checks Into Rehab For Alcohol Abuse, Now Making Progress
Broadway star Liza Minnelli has temporarily set aside her dancing shoes as she once again checked into a rehabilitation center in Malibu, California. The entertainer has decided to undergo treatment for alcohol abuse, her main issue, and is currently … Read more on International Business Times AU

Party planning: Help prevent alcohol-related crashes
The New Year's holiday has a reputation for being the most-dangerous day for alcohol-related crashes, but that dubious distinction belongs the Thanksgiving holiday. PennDOT statistics from 2011 indicate there were 519 alcohol-related crashes over the …
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Drinking alcohol on regular basis can lead to weight gain – Experts
If you don't want to abstain entirely, there are ways that can help you cut down, including opting for smaller glass sizes, diluting alcohol with soda water or a low-calorie soft drink, alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and keeping …
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Coventry could be first city in UK to appoint 'alcohol champion'
COVENTRY is believed to be the first city in the country to appoint an 'alcohol champion' to help people win their battle with the bottle. The city has more problems with alcohol than the UK average. As a result, heavy drinking contributes to more than …
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