What physicians should know about addiction and recovery: George

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A book list for readers in recovery

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And, in “Rational Recovery: The New Cure for Substance Addiction,” Jack Trimpey shows users how to achieve abstinence by “running the show” and “taming the beast” without using 12-step programs or spiritual beliefs. Those who prefer a non-spiritual …
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Ex-Addict goes all in, and wins

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As is the case with most alcoholics or addicts, it wasn't always dark and miserable. Merson made straight A's in high school. After graduating in 2007, Merson said that he lost his way. Struggling to find money to support his drug addiction, Merson …
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Five Potential Addictions We Sometimes Overlook

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coffee addiction When most people contemplate addiction, they think about cigarettes, alcohol, and illicit drugs like crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. And certainly those substances are highly addictive—they are incredibly difficult to …
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Recovered alcoholic retires from diocese after helping others find strength in …

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After he sobered up, Paschke started the Catholic Diocese of Dallas' substance abuse and addictions ministry. The program helps alcoholics and other addicts find recovery programs. It also coordinates outreach among the diocese's parishes. Because of …
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