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Addictions
At any point in time more than 36% of Americans are diagnosed with an
alcohol or drug addiction
10% of Americans have a gambling addiction
11% of Americans have an eating disorder
37% percent of alcohol abusers and 53 percent of drug abusers also have
at least one serious mental illness
Addictions are caused by many factors including a chemical […]
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Addictions Resources on the Web (Click Here for the Full Article)
RESOURCES ON THE WEB
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): http://www.samhsa.org
The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention http://www.edc.org/hec
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information http://www.health.org
National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence http://www.ncadd.org
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)http://www.coresoft.comlcsap.html
Virtual Clearinghouse on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs http://www.ccsa.calatod.htm
National Center on Addiction and Substance […]
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