Disease theory of alcoholism

Massage Therapist Finds Answers to Life's Questions After Two Years of Solitude and Writes Book

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Manual therapy, Massage, Eberhard, Disease theory of alcoholism, Health, Articles

VIENNA, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Stefan Eberhard, a former massage therapist living in Vienna, struggled with alcoholism and several business failures.

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  • VIENNA, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Stefan Eberhard, a former massage therapist living in Vienna, struggled with alcoholism and several business failures.
  • While embracing a life in solitude, he found surprising answers to many questions and wrote his first book.
  • "Not knowing who we are can be crushing, I wanted to share my observations with as many people as possible," says Mr Eberhard.
  • In my book, I want to debunk these false stories and expose an underlying truth we all need to hear."

New Quit Genius Survey of U.S. Workers Finds That 38 Percent are Drinking More Alcohol During Pandemic; Over 1 in 4 Remote Workers Have Gone to Work Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Psychoactive drugs, Psychiatric diagnosis, Substance dependence, Branches of biology, Smoking, Articles, Alcohol abuse, Alcoholism, Drinking culture, Addiction, Nicotine, Disease theory of alcoholism

The average quit rate for people in the Quit Genius tobacco program is 52 percent.

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  • The average quit rate for people in the Quit Genius tobacco program is 52 percent.
  • The Quit Genius approach has beenvalidated in a randomized-controlled trial and six peer-reviewed studies.\nEmployees gain access to Quit Genius at no cost through their employer or health plan.
  • "\nApril is Alcohol Awareness Month , a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.
  • Learn more at https://www.alcohol.org/awareness-month/ .\nQuit Genius is the world\'s first digital clinic for treating nicotine, alcohol and opioid addictions.

"Lives Are at Risk if Biden Becomes President," Veterans warn in documentary film

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Articles, Aftermath of war, Military personnel, Veterans' affairs, Psychiatric diagnosis, Adverse childhood experiences, Veteran, Alcoholism, Psychological trauma, Suicide, Trauma, Disease theory of alcoholism

In the film, three Veterans - two men and one woman - are interviewed.

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  • In the film, three Veterans - two men and one woman - are interviewed.
  • One combat Veteran says, "I believe that lives are at risk if Biden would become president."
  • The Veterans also discuss the traumatic effects of war - injuries (physical and psychological), depression, drug addiction, alcoholism, and suicide.
  • The documentary is part of a vigorous campaign effort by the Coalition for American Veterans.

New book offers a poetic inspiration for those who want to change their lives for the better

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Articles, Psychiatry, Substance dependence, Drug rehabilitation, Abnormal psychology, Psychiatric diagnosis, Disease theory of alcoholism, Alcoholism, Substance abuse, Abuse, Addiction, Recovery approach

Hunter delivers another masterful collection of poems that will take readers through his journey from trauma to recovery.

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  • Hunter delivers another masterful collection of poems that will take readers through his journey from trauma to recovery.
  • This poetic anthology describes the many emotions, feelings and thoughts that Hunter has had while he was dealing with the trauma of sexual abuse, alcoholism and drug addiction.
  • Ultimately, the book offers readers inspiration and motivation to deal with the real life issues that they are going through, all while cleverly adding a poetic twist to each and every poem title.
  • It is for those who are dealing with alcoholism, drug addiction/substance abuse, mental illnesses, sexual abuse, negative attitudes, and other challenges.

National Addiction Treatment Week Highlights the Critical Need for the Medical Community to Treat Addiction

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Monday, October 21, 2019
Health, Alcohol abuse, Articles, Addiction, Abnormal psychology, Drug rehabilitation, Substance abuse, Substance dependence, Addiction medicine, Disease theory of alcoholism, Addiction psychology, Drug Addiction Treatment Act

This year, October 21-October 27, the week will highlight the critical need for clinicians to enter the field of addiction medicine.

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  • This year, October 21-October 27, the week will highlight the critical need for clinicians to enter the field of addiction medicine.
  • Clinicians trained in addiction are essential to fill the treatment gap between patients who need evidence-based addiction treatment and the insufficient number of clinicians qualified to treat addiction.
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    National Addiction Treatment Week amplifies the crucial message that when patients are treated appropriately by certified addiction medicine specialists, we can save lives and improve treatment outcomes.
  • We are proud to stand with our dedicated National Addiction Treatment Week partners: Advocates for Opioid Recovery, the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine, Beyond Definition, MI Cares, National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institute of Drug Abuse/NIDAMED (NIDA), and Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Reel Recovery Film Festival Fights Addiction Crisis One Frame At A Time

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
Leonard Buschel, Alcohol abuse, Disease theory of alcoholism, Articles

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The 11th Annual Reel Recovery Film Festival & Symposium presented by 12 South Recovery , Paradigm Malibu and Writers In Treatment returns, October 11th-17th to the iconic Laemmle NoHo 7.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The 11th Annual Reel Recovery Film Festival & Symposium presented by 12 South Recovery , Paradigm Malibu and Writers In Treatment returns, October 11th-17th to the iconic Laemmle NoHo 7.
  • It showcases honest films about addiction, alcoholism, behavioral disorders, and mental illness from first-time filmmakers to industry pros.
  • As the opioid and addiction crisis makes headlines daily, the festival has become more relevant than ever.
  • Co-founded in 2008 by addiction specialist Leonard Buschel and Robert Downey, Sr., the Reel Recovery Film Festival & Symposium has grown to entertain, inform and inspire 30,000+ attendees; showing between 50-65 films.

Reduce College DUI Fatalities By Dialing A Safe Ride Home

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Drinking culture, Articles, Alcohol abuse, Health, Substance abuse, Alcoholism, Psychiatric diagnosis, RTT, Substance dependence, Disease theory of alcoholism, Billboard

RADD's campus and media campaign encourages young adults to dial up a safe ride home before they consider drinking.

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  • RADD's campus and media campaign encourages young adults to dial up a safe ride home before they consider drinking.
  • The message "Swipe Right on a Safe Ride Home" will be displayed on posters and billboards at dozens of college campuses and on social media where college aged kids hang out.
  • According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 1,825 college students between the ages of 18 and 24, die from alcohol-related injuries, including motor-vehicle crashes.
  • "By instilling the rideshare safety message 'Swipe Right on a Safe Ride Home,' students can make smart, informed decisions about how they get home," RADD President Erin Meluso said.

Streamline Contracts with the New York Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) for their next EHR platform.

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Technology, Data management, Software, Practice Management, Health, Alcohol abuse, Disease theory of alcoholism, Medical terminology, Alcoholism, Substance abuse, Health, Medicine, New York State Department of Mental Hygiene

Streamline Healthcare Solutions announced that it willprovide a behavioral health focused Electronic Health Record to the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) to satisfy their clinical, billing, administrative and reporting requirements.

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  • Streamline Healthcare Solutions announced that it willprovide a behavioral health focused Electronic Health Record to the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) to satisfy their clinical, billing, administrative and reporting requirements.
  • "We are excited to be working with the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
  • Our goal is to provide state organizations like OASAS, a comprehensive application for all required service delivery processes, said Javed Husain, Co-CEO Streamline Healthcare Solutions.
  • Visit us at http://www.streamlinehealthcare.com
    The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) oversees one of the nations largest addiction services systems with approximately 1,600 prevention, treatment and recovery programs.

Scottsdale Recovery Center Announces Native American Addiction Program

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Friday, November 9, 2018
RTT, Alcohol abuse, Psychiatric diagnosis, Substance dependence, Medicine, Health, Disease theory of alcoholism, Medical terminology, Detoxification, Alcoholism, Diabetes mellitus, Human behavior

But there are other circumstances within tribal nations that exacerbate the cycle of addiction and the difficulty in getting help.

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  • But there are other circumstances within tribal nations that exacerbate the cycle of addiction and the difficulty in getting help.
  • Alcoholism within the Native American community is more prevalent than in the general population, and according to theCenters for Disease Control, makes them more prone to develop diabetes and kidney failure.
  • Although many tribal members reside within their respective reservation, Scottsdale Recovery Center respects the traditions of these communities during treatment.
  • At Scottsdale Recovery Center we employ very effective and comprehensive methods within the overall scope of medical detoxification.

SWIGSAFE™ Debuts First Party Tumbler to Help Prevent Binge Drinking and Drink Spiking

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Alcohol abuse, Drinking culture, Health, Human behavior, Binge drinking, Alcoholism, Disease theory of alcoholism, Medicine

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Point Enterprises, LLC today announced the launch of SWIGSAFE Party Tumbler , the first party tumbler to help prevent binge drinking and empower college students with a tool to help protect themselves against getting "roofied."

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Point Enterprises, LLC today announced the launch of SWIGSAFE Party Tumbler , the first party tumbler to help prevent binge drinking and empower college students with a tool to help protect themselves against getting "roofied."
  • SWIGSAFE, designed by Olivia Pivirotto, a student at the University of Richmond, comes with a secure lid to help stop drink spiking and measurement icons to explain what a standard drink is to help educate people about drink servings so they can stay safer.
  • According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism , binge drinking results in about 1,825 college student deaths annually from alcohol related injuries.
  • SWIGSAFE, a product of Thomas Point Enterprises, LLC, is a party tumbler designed by mother/daughter team, Brenda and Olivia Pivirotto.