Bilingual therapist, Joe Arizmendi, Jr., joins Lone Star's elite team of clinical professionals. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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Saliva is quickly becoming the method of choice for in-home drug testing. No privacy issues and results in 10 minutes. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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LegitScript's rogue online pharmacy reporting program now has over 10,000 websites. Internet users can confirm whether an online pharmacy is legitimate or not, and report unsafe or illegal prescription drug websites, at LegitScript.com. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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A Malibu treatment facility is now relying on the sober limo service from Carrington Limousine, based in Los, Angeles, CA. With new additions to the fleet, clients can travel in alcohol-free comfort while going from and to treatment centers or other destinations. The company is offering this sober limo service to other treatment facilities and production companies in the region. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc. (FCCG) has received the Distinguished Program Award for its program, Dealing with Addiction. The award recognizes the FCCG for their exceptional effort to establish advocacy for problem gamblers in the state of Florida. Pat Fowler accepted the award on behalf of the Council. (PRWeb Aug 30, 2008)

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The FCB and the FCCG unveiled the (new) Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor (CGAC) credential during the 2008 Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association Annual Conference, Embracing Change: Shaping the Future of Addiction. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2008)

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Even though the units are hard to open, the website iPodJuice.com has technicians that can replace a bad battery or broken LCD in the third generation iPod nano and get it shipped back the next business day. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2008)

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With September celebrated as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, this year's focus is on "Real People, Real Recovery." Mikael Luman is a young man whose real life story of addiction, recovery and redemption is one that exemplifies this theme. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008)

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September marks the 19th annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and this year's theme, "Real People, Real Recovery" is highlighting the people for whom treatment and long-term recovery have given a renewed outlook on life. Chef Liz Scott is an example of a real person with real recovery. A professionally trained chef, Scott has been in recovery for almost 10 years and her determination to find a way to combine her love of cooking and her commitment to recovery became the concept for her first cookbook, Sober Kitchen: Recipes and Advice for a Lifetime of Sobriety. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008)

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Houston Medical Testing and Services, Inc. (HMTS) ,a Houston based substance abuse program management company, is approved by the state of Texas to assist members of the tow truck and vehicle storage industries comply with a new law that goes into effect September 1, 2008 requiring drug testing for all tow truck operators and vehicle storage employees. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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In recognition of its two-year anniversary, Four Circles reflects on how far addiction treatment has come, and how much further it can go. (PRWeb Aug 24, 2008)

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Over two thirds of smokers incorrectly believe that using nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products like NiQuitin to stop smoking, is just as harmful as cigarettes, and this misunderstanding may even be stopping them from getting the support they need to successfully quit. NiQuitin helps smokers by reducing their nicotine cravings and doubling their chances of quitting smoking successfully compared to willpower alone. NiQuitin Patches, Lozenges and Mint Gum are stop smoking aids. Contain nicotine. Requires willpower. Always read the label. (PRWeb Aug 19, 2008)

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As a girl, she was not allowed to play with friends. Her mother tried to control her constantly, from fear something would happen to her as had happened to her brother. But when Irene grew up, she would learn she could become the woman of her choice. (PRWeb Aug 18, 2008)

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Read what talented teen author Dan Moore has to say about teen friendship, despair, and hope in debut novel "Through the Wall of Rain and Fog", just released by Coley Press. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2008)

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Sierra Tucson, a world-renowned premier treatment center and psychiatric hospital, announces their Accreditation renewal by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). (PRWeb Aug 14, 2008)

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Eva's Village won approval to create 50 low-income apartments in a former factory on Spring Street. These apartments will provide an affordable and permanent option for low-income individuals and families. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2008)

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Rehab captures a lot of headlines these, but does it actually work? In this article from Linwood Manor we look at recent research and experiences of Rehab. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2008)

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Linda Joy Allan can now look fear head-on and do it without taking a drink, smoking a cigarette or binge eating. She can have meaningful relationships and value her friendships. And she can finally enjoy being alone. It wasn't always this way. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2008)

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Darrell Green, Caron Butler, Nakia Sanford, Mambo Sauce and Justine Love Urge DC Residents to Live Tobacco Free Lives in New Campaign (PRWeb Aug 12, 2008)

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In-home drug testing kits are becoming a powerful resource to ensure kids are safe from drugs. (PRWeb Aug 7, 2008)

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One In Six Struggle With Addiction: "The Ranch" Founder Lee McCormick's Years Of Experience And Innovative Approach Result In Successful Recovery For Y Generation And Millennials (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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Already combating addiction and drug problems, C.A.R.E FLORIDA continues to provide not only innovative methods, but community-driven solutions with the use of drug rehab scholarships through their website: www.helpanaddict.org. (PRWeb Aug 4, 2008)

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Even when confronted with a weak economy and rising unemployment rates, gambling addiction continues to grow at an accelerated rate in the United States. To combat the problem, CARE FLORIDA has created an intensive 14 Day Compulsive Gambling Treatment Program. (PRWeb Aug 4, 2008)

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Burning Tree provides long term, residential drug and alcohol rehab treatment, including co-occurring disorders, and offers a relapse prevention curriculum to adults. (PRWeb Aug 1, 2008)

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Licensed clinicians at therapeutic wilderness program advise parents, "If you think your child has a problem, it's probably worse than you think." (PRWeb Jul 30, 2008)

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Dr. Paul’s at the Bay, a resort style drug addiction and alcohol treatment center, is now open on the waterways of St. Pete Beach, Florida. (PRWeb Jul 30, 2008)

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Corporate Health and Wellness programs have typically used "change" in biometric data as the lead indicator in measuring success for the Health and Wellness industry today. Even though most of it is self-reported, it is still considered the only "measurable" indicator that can conclusively show behavior change - or is it? (PRWeb Jul 29, 2008)

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Alcohol related illnesses and deaths are on the increase - but what are the government doing about it asks the Linwood Group. (PRWeb Jul 27, 2008)

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Naturally ageless fitness trainer Steve Hayes releases "Body Defining, Age Defying™" exercise DVD. More than half-a-century old, he has trained groups and individuals for more than 20 years using "The Hayes Way™ . . . the natural way". Hayes' debut exercise DVD features strength and tone workouts and fitness tips. The workouts are based on The Hayes Way™ techniques that develop the tendons and core muscles, while maximizing results and minimizing injuries, and the DVD is available on-line at TheHayesWay.com. (PRWeb Jul 23, 2008)

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A North Carolina company has introduced new variants of its smoking cessation device that helps smokers quit smoking without the use of drugs. Brady Development, Inc., of Raleigh, NC, reports that smokers can curb the symptoms of withdrawal with gradual and structured weaning. The tool, called the 'Linkman', fits on the smoker's key chain, and it is used whenever the smoker desires a cigarette. The company reports that by using this 'habit reversal tool', a typical user can quit smoking much more easily without resorting to other drugs. (PRWeb Jul 23, 2008)

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Point of Return announces in-home withdrawal program. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2008)

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The Backward-Flowing Method: The Secret of Life and Death, by JJ Semple offers startling revelations on the yet-to-be appreciated powers of meditation. If you're a journalist and would like to learn more, simply email your reviewer credential to the publisher and Life Force Books will send you a free copy to review. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2008)

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The line is crossed every day. Cigarette smoke damages the health of another person, a drunk driver kills someone, adults buy alcohol for underage children. The Wyoming Department of Health is inviting citizens to openly discuss how that line is crossed and to take a hard look at personal choices that affect others. In conjunction with Denver-based Sukle Advertising & Design, the impactful statewide campaign integrates a variety of guerilla and traditional marketing tactics to literally and figuratively "Draw the Line." (PRWeb Jul 21, 2008)

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Proactol.com have launched an important campaign based on helping people take the right healthy step to kick their smoking habit with less chance of weight gain. From an improved set of lungs to a healthier sense of being, the buzz of knowing our customers succeeded in quitting is a fantastic experience that everyone deserves to enjoy. (PRWeb Jul 19, 2008)

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State Healthcare Reforms for the Uninsured Fail to Address the High Percentage of people with Mental Illness and Addiction Disorders (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)

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World renowned transpersonal psychologist and author, Albert Clayton Gaulden, will hold a Path to Authenticity Workshop August 22-24 at the Sedona Hilton. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)

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Adolescents confronting substance abuse and related issues learn about the 12-step model, relapse prevention strategies, and the process of recovery in the wilderness. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2008)

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"The unscrupulous distribution of addictive and dangerous prescription drugs continues to increase in our country," according to Larry G, host of The Prescription Addiction Radio Show, and this week guest pharmacists will be speaking out on the challenges our society has in stopping the growing prescription drug misuse in our country, on The Prescription Addiction Radio Show on WGUL 860 AM on Sunday night, July 20 - 9:05 p.m. Eastern. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2008)

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While Heart Disease, Cancer and HIV remain the most prominently known diseases, there are several other diseases which are equally debilitating, although affecting a significantly smaller population. In several rarer diseases, the challenge is to obtain quality information about the disease as there is only a limited amount of patient data available at one location. Web based Technology is changing all this. Healthcare researchers specialized in these diseases, can now collaborate across cities, states, provinces and countries to equip themselves with quality information. Information about prevention, control and treatment can be collected and disseminated using web technologies across the globe, while not compromising the security and privacy of patient information. Datazoom Solutions based out of Mississauga, Ontario, has created a software product and platform that provides the security, robustness and performance to facilitate clinical research into rarer diseases. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Term life insurance is now available instantly without the need for blood or urine tests. 420LifeInsurance.com offers a simple process for individuals who would like to obtain a life insurance policy with little hassles and only a few questions to answer to become qualified. This policy allows individuals to protect their privacy without sacrificing quality or affordable rates for life insurance. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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