Soldiers battle addiction after the horrors of war
Kevin's lost count of how many times he's relapsed after a 28-day alcohol detox, psych ward admissions and rehabilitation programs, but guesses it's more than 15. He was an occassional drinker before conscription and deployment, where …. of veterans …
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Leading Off: Should the 49ers allow Smith to play?
Linebacker Aldon Smith is back on the 49ers' 53-man roster after a reported stint at an inpatient facility for substance abuse. That means he can … Only Smith, and maybe the professionals involved with his treatment, know the depth of his problems …
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A Forever Recovery Looks at 3 Most Common Rehab Treatments in Latest Blog …
Inpatient Rehabilitation: this method of treatment takes place in a residential facility, and offers clients continuous access to professionally trained and experienced medical, counseling and support staff, which can include: psychiatrists, social …
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Purdy: Letting 49ers' Aldon Smith play this season would be a bad idea
And now, with his inpatient treatment evidently behind him, he's back on the team's 53-man roster. It's not as if the 49ers are desperate for his services. The last game they lost was the last one in which Smith played. I am assuming Smith is sincere …
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