Minnesota Channel – Myths of Addiction


 

Minnesota Channel – Myths of Addiction – When it comes to addiction to alcohol and other drugs, it seems everyone has an opinion. But not all opinions are based in fact. Many people harbor long-standing misconceptions about both the nature and treatment of addiction. Myths of Addiction sets the record straight, debunking some of the most commonly held myths and misconceptions. Hazelden experts help separate facts from fiction about this chronic illness, and offer hope for recovery. Panelists include:William Moyers, VP of External Relations and son of journalist Bill Moyers, Dianne Seger of Hazelden’s Center for Youth and Families, Dr. Marvin Seppala, Chief Medical Officer and author, and Betty Davis Reynolds, an ordained minister in the…

 

Charles Peabody comes clean in 'The Privileged Addict'

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Consider clinical treatment programs, where health care workers use drugs such as Naltrexone and Methadone to help wean addicts off substances and connect them with social workers and therapists. These don't work for everyone, but they do help many …
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Her knee shredded, Lindsey Vonn done for season

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In Minneapolis, the actual air temperature was -13 at 7 a.m., with a wind chill of -25. In far northern Minnesota, air temperatures were near … Two months after President Enrique Pena Nieto took office promising to reduce violent crime, the killings …
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Gang of armed masked men rapes 6 Spanish tourists in Mexican resort of

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The once-glittering resort that attracted movie stars and celebrities in the 1950s and 60s has already been battered by years of drug gang killings and extortions, but except for very few incidents, the violence has not touched tourists. Walton said he …
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