Public clinics expand services to South Florida's homeless
"When I first came here I had not seen a doctor in years," said Kay Evans-Martin, 51, recalling her 1996 visit to what was called "The Little House," a publicly funded clinic where she sought treatment for diabetes and drug and alcohol addiction. "When …
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Local council will examine prescription drug issues
Additionally this week, Reid Hospital announced it will begin working together with local rehabilitation centers to attempt to identify prescription drug abusers and find them help. “The problem often begins when patients start taking prescription …
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Understanding obesity epidemic, food addictions
Solvang has weekly meetings for Food Addicts Anonymous, a program based on the 12-step program for alcohol and drug dependency. Many people have found this program helpful. If you have a friend struggling with alcohol dependency, would you support …
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