Report: Lamar Odom receiving treatment following DUI arrest
Report: Lamar Odom receiving treatment following DUI arrest. By Royce Young | NBA writer. September 5, 2013 11:22 AM ET. Lamar Odom was reportedly arrested on DUI charges. (USATSI) Lamar Odom is reportedly getting help. (USATSI). Lamar Odom is …
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Lamar Odom NOT in Rehab, Despite Report
… has NOT entered rehab for drug and alcohol abuse, despite reports. On Wednesday, People claimed the athlete entered a treatment center after he finally “realized he needs help,” but a source close to the situation tells Gossip Cop the report is …
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Alcohol Treatment Newark's New Programs Prepare Alcoholics for Life After …
New treatments targeting alcohol addiction and recovery are now available at Alcohol Treatment Newark. Alcohol is a legal drug that found in most restaurants, gas stations, and even grocery stores. It is extremely hard to avoid outside of a rehab center.
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Tehran Allows Test Run Of Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Tehran has issued a licence for the establishment of the city's first alcohol rehabilitation centre. ISNA reports that the head of the Public Health Department's Addiction Prevention Centre announced that the licence is for a pilot project for the …
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Report: Lamar Odom may have checked into drug and alcohol rehabilitation center
According to People.com, Odom — who had been the subject of much rumor and reporting in recent weeks — has decided to check himself into a rehabilitation center for drug and alcohol abuse. From People's report: “He realized he needs help,” a source …
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Report: Lamar Odom Has Checked Himself Into Drug, Alcohol Rehabilitation …
The NBA free agent, who has reportedly been dealing with drug issues over the past few years, has checked himself into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, People.com reports. Odom was charged with driving under the influence in Los Angeles last …
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Lamar Odom has checked into drug and alcohol rehab center, report says
Former Lakers forward Lamar Odom has checked into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, according to People.com. Odom, currently a free agent after a season with the Clippers, has been the subject a variety of recent rumors related to drug abuse.
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Question by J.: Would a standard medical (not issued for court prosecution) blood detect drug and alcohol abuse?
I have a very minor problem with a leaky valve, and the doctor wants to do a blood test tomorrow for it. However, I stupidly partied last night with alcohol and vew vicodin pills. Will the panel that the doctor orders indicate any such “abuse”? Thanks.

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Answer by aanglea
your cardiologist can test for drugs & alcohol -ask him for the specific tests as they can cause your heart problem to worsen. discuss treatment options when the results are available.

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Pennsylvania Hospital Opens First Inpatient Internet Addiction Program [Video]
Internet addiction “is a problem in this country that can be more pervasive than alcoholism,” Kimberly Young, a doctor with the program, told Fox News. Although normally involved with treatment of drug and alcohol addictions, the specialists emphasize …
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Business Watch: Pathway Family Services offers outpatient drug treatment
Pathway Family Services has received its license to begin treating teenagers dealing with substance abuse on an outpatient basis. Kameron Labahn-Patrick, vice president of Pathway's residential and treatment services, said assessments of substance …
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Addiction Treatment Center Destination Hope Reminds Families to Remain …
Destination Hope is a full service drug, alcohol, dual diagnosis and addiction treatment center for men suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues. Drug rehab Florida treatment programs include: drug rehab, alcohol rehab, outpatient rehab, …
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Alcohol Treatment Toms River Restructures Plans to Help More Recovering …
Alcohol Treatment Toms River now offers an even wider variety of alcohol and drug abuse treatment plans. The hesitancy to go to a rehabilitation center inspired Alcohol Treatment Toms River to restructure their existing programs to appeal to anyone and …
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More rehab centers needed to curb drug abuse
Anang Iskandar said that the country lacked drug rehabilitation centers and that the government needed to do more to handle the drug problem, especially now that the number of drug users is an estimated 4 million people. “Each year, the BNN …
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Helping Alcoholics Admit Their Problem at Alcohol Treatment Palm Bay
Alcohol Treatment Palm Bay offers a brand new comprehensive and caring drug and alcohol treatment program which allows chronic drinkers to recognize their illness before it progresses. Admitting to alcoholism is often the most difficult part of recovery.
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How Important Is Nutrition During Drug and Alcohol Recovery? Renowned …
In a new article published on AmericanAddictionCenters.com, Dr. Carson discusses how the right food plan can enhance brain function and thus increase the chance for successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Share on Twitter Share on …
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Schubart: The future of Vermont health care
We'll need to invest preemptively in wellness education from preschool through secondary, specifically as it relates to addictions, sexuality, nutrition and personal safety. We will need foresight to understand and address the interplay among our legal …
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