Treating Alcohol Dependence: Medication Plus Therapy Leads to Longer …
However, in countries such as Germany and the U.S., medication and individual psychotherapy — either separately or in combination — are rarely used to treat alcohol dependence (AD). A recent study of AD patients who were given a stepped-care approach … Read more on Science Daily (press release)

ABC news anchor Elizabeth Vargas thanks fans after leaving rehab following …
She only revealed she was in rehab for alcohol addiction few weeks ago but Elizabeth Vargas is already home. The ABC 20/20 co-anchor, who has been off the air since October, took to her Twitter account on Tuesday to thank fans for their support as she … Read more on Daily Mail

Question by Amberly: What can my doctor do for ambien addiction?
I want to get off of ambien and sleep aids all together, but when I try to do it myself, I get extremely sick and can’t stop shaking and vomiting. If I make an appointment with my doctor, what can he do for me? I dont feel that my problem is big enough for “rehab”, but I definitely know that I need some sort of intervention.

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Answer by Dexter Morgan
You can’t quit cold turkey. That is very bad for your body. You need to gradually reduce your intake and your body will become readjusted and no longer need it. Talk to your doctor about your desire to stop taking it, he will advise you how eventually quit. But you can’t just stop taking it all at once. Tell him the effects when you stop taking it. You need to GRADUALLY reduce your intake, most likely over a period of a month or two. I’m not a doctor but I know if you stop taking medication and try to quit cold turkey your body will react badly.

He can advise how to quit SAFELY and alternatives

Melatonin is a natural sleep aide that is non habit forming.

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Elizabeth Vargas checks out of rehab
News anchor Elizabeth Vargas has checked out of rehab after receiving treatment for alcohol addiction. ABC's 20/20 co-anchor took to Twitter to report that she is recovering and thank her fans for their support, saying, "I am so much better and taking … Read more on TheCelebrityCafe.com

Rep. Trey Radel Caught Buying Cocaine, But Enters Rehab For 'Alcoholism'
Radel plans to enter rehab to address his problem. But in a statement released Tuesday, he said he would be undergoing treatment for alcoholism, not cocaine addiction, according to USA Today. Is there an underlying public relations strategy to link … Read more on Medical Daily

Question by mysterygirl: Films about teens caught up in drugs and alcohol?
Im going to be playing a role of a teenage girl (mid-late teens) who is neglected and a bit abused (not physically or sexually or anything!) and she turns to drugs and alcohol to “help”. I already saw 13, and i think that was a really good movie, especially for something to relate to. I was wondering if anyone knew any other movies like that, not comedies though, def. dramas. but, it can be a bit of a feel good movie at times. any suggestions would be great! thanks a ton!

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Answer by The Mad Hatter
Thirteen

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ABC News Anchor Elizabeth Vargas Enters Rehab For Alcohol Abuse
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Elizabeth Vargas Leaves Rehab After Treatment for Alcohol Abuse
Elizabeth Vargas, 51, has left rehab after treatment for alcohol abuse. The co-anchor for the ABC news series “20/20” with David Muir had entered rehab in October, but it wasn't until earlier this month, after viewers began noticing her absence from … Read more on Guardian Express

Anaheim Alcohol Rehab Tackles Issue of Underage Drinking, Launches New …
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Former 'Survivor: China' winner Todd Herzog has extremely severe alcohol …
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ABC's Elizabeth Vargas: 'I am dealing with addiction' to alcohol
(CNN) — ABC News anchor Elizabeth Vargas has gone public with her decision to enter rehab for alcohol dependence, hoping it will give others "the courage to seek help." "Like so many people, I am dealing with addiction," Vargas said in a statement to … Read more on CNN

ABC says Elizabeth Vargas is in alcohol rehab
NEW YORK (AP) – Veteran ABC News reporter and "20/20" anchor Elizabeth Vargas is in treatment for alcohol dependency, the network said Wednesday. Vargas, who is 51 and married to singer-songwriter Marc Cohn, last appeared on ABC in October. Read more on WGCL Atlanta

ABC anchor Elizabeth Vargas in rehab for alcohol addiction
I am in treatment and am so thankful for the love and support of my family, friends and colleagues at ABC News. Like so many others, I will deal with this challenge one day at a time. If coming forward today gives one other person the courage to seek … Read more on Examiner.com

Toronto council to make Ford mayor in name only
Although the mayor has admitted to excessive drinking and using and buying illegal drugs, he and his family insist he is not an addict and does not need rehab. Still, even … "The problem drug Rob has is alcohol, that's obvious," Morris told the AP … Read more on WGCL Atlanta

Toronto council strips Mayor Rob Ford of powers
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