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Recovered alcoholic helped other in Dallas diocese

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Paschke spent 15 years in the depths of alcoholism. The addiction destroyed his relationships and left him with a pronounced tic, the result of nerve damage. After he sobered up, Paschke started the Catholic Diocese of Dallas' substance abuse and …
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Scientists study binge-drinking rats to better understand mechanisms of addiction

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Alcoholism and other addictions led to changes in the brain, such as over-activity of stress-related circuits and a weakening of other circuits that act as a “brake” on emotional reactions and impulsive behaviors. In an effort to understand the …
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