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.

Task force tackles lack of resources devoted to drug-addicted moms, babies

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The many babies born addicted to prescription drugs in Florida are suffering from a lack of resources, a task force formed to tackle the problem was told Friday. Across the state, the number of drug-addicted babies far outpaces the number of treatment …
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