Dealing With Addiction – Part I

Dealing with Addiction – Part I – Dealing with Addiction is a look into the complex world of cross-addiction, featuring the presence of problem gambling intermingled with substance abuse, and mental health issues. 30-50% of problem gamblers in treatment or support groups are substance abusers. This 15-minute video features recovering persons and clinicians in the field and is a joint effort of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) and the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (FADAA). For more information, visit www.gamblinghelp.org or call 888-ADMIT-IT.

Shifting from Prosecution to Prevention for Drunk Drivers

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Why does the frequency of alcohol and drug related car accidents continue to increase in Florida? Last year alone, Florida's … Diagnosing and treating alcohol abuse will directly lower the number of drivers on the road who are intoxicated. Especially …
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Florida House Experience Announces Their Newly Expanded Alumni and …

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Florida House Experience is one of the small handful of drug and alcohol treatment centers in Florida that provides those who have completed their addiction treatment with a dedicated and functional alumni program. This program is attended weekly on …
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911 Good Samaritan Act will save lives

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In 2007, New Mexico enacted the 911 good Samaritan Act in 2007 to treat drug overdoses. It was the first of … The Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association and the Florida Public Defender Association have partnered with prevention coalitions statewide.
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