Support groups and health help in Hernando County

Published July 1, 2010

Support groups and health help in Hernando County
Alcoholics Anonymous: For Hernando County locations, call (352) 683-4597.
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AA helps those who realize they need help | © 2010 Longmont Times-Call
This month marks the 75th anniversary for an organization that has helped many overcome the greatest difficulty they’ve faced. Alcoholics Anonymous started in Akron, Ohio, in 1935 when two alcoholics created a place for people with an alcohol problem to come together and help each other.
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Putting Addiction to Bed: Sleep Drugs Could Subdue Cravings, Too
A restful night’s sleep might make a cup of coffee less of a desperate need first thing in the morning. But pharmaceutical companies are looking into whether the latest pills to promise sound, natural sleep could also play an active role in overcoming even the most powerful addictions. The new sleep aids block the activity of brain peptides called orexins. These tiny proteins keep us wide awake …
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