Board Certified Addictionologist and Medical Director of Florida Detox, Dr. Rick Sponaugle, is hosting a live call in show on ADHD and its role in addiction.

Board Certified Addictionologist and Medical Director of Florida Detox, Dr. Rick Sponaugle, is hosting a live radio program in partnership with the VoiceAmerica(TM) Network. This weeks show, titled “ADHD: Is It The Number One Cause Of Alcoholism And Addiction?” will air Wednesday, June 21st at 3:00 p.m. PST, (6:00 p.m. EST) on the VoiceAmerica(TM) Health & Wellness Channel. Listeners have the opportunity to call in, and speak with Dr. Sponaugle and weigh in on a subject that is close to so many of us.

TARPON SPRINGS, FL (PRWEB) June 21, 2006 — Board Certified Addictionologist and Medical Director of Florida Detox, Dr. Rick Sponaugle, is hosting the second in a series of thirteen weekly live radio shows in partnership with the VoiceAmerica(TM) Network. This week’s show will focus on ADHD and its role in addiction. Dr. Sponaugle will discuss how ADHD can be the underlying cause of alcoholism, Vicodin addiction or Oxycontin abuse. Dr. Sponaugle will explain the role ADHD plays in cocaine and methamphetamine abuse. Because ADHD creates an internal restlessness and a sequential anxiety disorder in many patients, Xanax abuse is very common in many of these patients with ADHD. In addition, he will discuss the utility of psycho stimulant medication, nutrition/natural medicine and the importance of physical exercise in the successful treatment of this disorder. Listeners will have the opportunity to call in and discuss with Dr. Sponaugle recent brain chemistry findings which relate to successful drug rehab and alcohol treatment. Don’t miss this opportunity. Tune in and participate with one of the world’s most credible and experienced addiction specialists. Find out why Florida Detox is leading so many patients to successful recovery from addiction.

“Curing Addiction with Dr. Rick” broadcasts each Wednesday at 3 p.m. Pacific (6 p.m. Eastern) on the VoiceAmerica(TM) Health & Wellness Channel. Listeners can log onto the VoiceAmerica(TM) Network to hear the show and call in live by dialing toll free 1-866-472-5792 to speak with the doctor and his guests. Past episodes are available in Dr. Rick’s Content Library on the VoiceAmerica(TM) Channel. Florida Detox has pioneered a painless alcohol detox. As well, Florida Detox has pioneered a painless Xanax detox. Florida Detox has received world wide recognition for their anesthesia-assisted rapid detox program which provides a relatively painless detox for opiate (Vicodin, Oxycontin, heroin) dependent patients. Florida Detox has treated nearly 4000 patients to date providing a more compassionate, less painful and more successful road to recovery than most traditional detox programs. For more information you can call Florida Detox at 1-888-775-2770 and start your road to recovery today.

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