At Gerard Place, wayward women find a haven for restoring their souls
He has heard the horror stories: Relatives selling their younger female family members into prostitution. Drugs and alcohol addiction taking over their lives. And, finally, when the women are no longer marketable for the sex trade, ending up homeless …
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All in the Family
Kids who were hungry, who were abused, who grew up around drugs, divorce, domestic violence, who had incarcerated parents — all were significantly more likely to have chronic illness, abuse drugs, get pregnant early and attempt suicide. Social …
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Digital addiction: Is it real or a symptom of other problems?
Holly Hemphill, a marriage and family therapist in Liberty, says she sees computer issues flare in 80 percent of the couples she counsels. … A plethora of brain imaging research shows that areas associated with drug addiction light up during computer …
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Lisa Robin Kelly, 43, found dead in rehab after losing battle with alcohol and …
That '70s Show star Lisa Robin Kelly has died in rehab aged just 43 after years of battling drug and alcohol addictions. The troubled actress checked herself into the facility last week after suffering from “alcohol issues” but suffered died just days …
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To Reduce Overdose Deaths, Report Calls for More Drug Abuse Treatment
An important new report states that there is a lack of available treatment for heroin and prescription drug abuse. Fortunately, there are a few certified drug treatment centers such as South Florida's Harbor Village where abusers can seek the …
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We Must Stop Drug Abuse-Okedi
In the past, we used to have a single manager overlooking all this which was an overwhelming job. What is the authority doing on the rehabilitation of drug addicts? Nacada is leading in making sure that those who are addicted to drugs are helped to …
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Former addict, rehab supervisor both applaud AG's changes to justice system
After years in treatment and drug court, Michael Gumulauskas said he stopped using drugs and alcohol. The former inmate, addict and alcoholic said jail or prison without treatment for drug addictions doesn't address the problem. “In prison, you learn …
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Question by M: Muktangan de-addiction centre in Pune: How would u rate their treatment?Is it effective in curing alcoholism?
Please guys if you have any idea do share..I need to know how good is Muktangan de-addiction centre in Pune. What percentage(roughly) of people who get admitted there are able to get rid of their alcohol addiction.I need to know this for the treatment of my uncle who is an alcoholic.Would reallly appreciate your help!!
Thank you so much in advance.

Best answer:

Answer by gurlieak
There is no cure for alcoholism. People learn how to abstain and manage the addiction if they really want help. The best place in the world can’t help someone who does not really want it.

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Evening Intensive Outpatient Program Offered at Cornerstone Recovery Center
Cornerstone Recovery Center, a drug and alcohol addiction rehab facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is excited to announce a new evening track for its intensive outpatient program (IOP) called Smart Recovery. Smart Recovery teaches therapeutic …
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How to Find the Right Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center
Cornerstone Recovery Center, a drug and alcohol rehab in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, has compiled criteria for those seeking help from addiction to find the right treatment center for them. Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) August 01, 2013. Cornerstone Recovery …
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare System Opens New Appalachian Orthopaedic …
Appalachian Regional Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center's team of family oriented, highly experienced physicians will provide general orthopaedic consults, rehabilitation consults, surgical and non-surgical treatment, gait assessments, physical …
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OSAT Now Offering Online Substance Abuse Treatment for Those Recovering …
Online Substance Abuse Treatment (OSAT) is helping individuals every day who are serious about recovering from drug and alcohol addiction with its cost effective, totally online treatment programs. The flexible online treatment and counseling programs …
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Iowa West Foundation gets big thank-you from substance abuse program it helped
Shannon Mahnke, director of Iowa Family Works, presented Pete Tulipana, president and CEO of the Iowa West Foundation, a painting fashioned by the women in the residential substance-abuse treatment program, which allows their children to live with …
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Ontario County Jail programs target substance abuse
While an inmate at the Ontario County Jail, she took part in a program offered at the jail by the Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling & Referral Agency Inc. that helps inmates struggling with drug or alcohol abuse. Substance Abuse3.jpg. Substance Abuse2 …
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How to Find the Right Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center
Cornerstone Recovery Center, a drug and alcohol rehab in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, has compiled criteria for those seeking help from addiction to find the right treatment center for them. Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) August 01, 2013. Cornerstone Recovery …
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Alcohol addiction one of county's big issues
SANTA CRUZ — An estimated 21,600 people in Santa Cruz County need help with alcohol or drug abuse, yet only 15 percent seek treatment, and the fallout is often seen in the crime and nuisance behavior around town, according to county officials. "That's …
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