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Kim Richards Admits To Alcoholism

Much speculation encircled Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and previous child-actress Kim Richards this television season. On the show, it was clear Ms. Richards was struggling with issues in her life. Her erratic behavior caused her fellow cast members to accuse her of using crystal meth on screen. Kim Richards, as ...

Retired Brigadier General’s sobriety offers hope for soldiers

Not only did Vietnam immediately and physically affect now-retired Brigadier General Stanley Cherrie, the ghosts of the war have continued to haunt him decades later. After having his right leg, right hand and part of his left heel mangled by stepping on a land mine in Vietnam, General Cherrie began drinking ...

Unintended effect of bath salt use

The dangers of bath salt addiction have been well-publicized over the past year; however, a new risk associated with its usage has recently come to light. A young woman appeared at the ER presenting with symptoms of pain, rapid skin-cell deterioration on her arm as well as profuse drainage from the ...

Demi Lovato details struggles with substance abuse

In October 2010, the teen acting and singing sensation, Demi Lovato, entered into a rehab facility for undisclosed reasons. Although much speculation encircled Ms. Lovato's admission, the details of her struggles were well-concealed until now. In the February issue of Seventeen Magazine, Demi Lovato talks openly about her decision to enter into rehab and ...

Doctor & Associates Highlights Connecticut Glaucoma Awareness

“As we begin 2012, we are making raising awareness about glaucoma a priority’” stated Connecticut Ophthalmologist Leslie Doctor, M.D. of Doctor & Associates with offices located in Westport, Norwalk and Wilton. “We feel that taking a moment to put in a little extra effort to remind patients and their families ...

Glaucoma Diagnosis and Treatment Advances Mark Awareness in Maine

“At Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine, January represents the time we pay particular attention to getting the word out reminding patients to take advantage of the advances in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma as this sight stealing eye disease is a leading cause of preventable blindness,” commented Clement ...

Tips For Keeping Your Sobriety In Check Through The Holidays

Throughout the holidays, the pressures of the season along with the general festive atmosphere can be reasons why those in recovery succumb to consuming alcohol. But, there are alternatives, as given in the Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center 's Holiday Survival Series that offers guidance on how to maintain ...

Huffman Family Dentistry Vow to Put the Shine Back into Anyone’s Smile

Wanting to change the confidence levels of even the world’s biggest smilers, Anchorage dentist, Huffaman Family Dentistry, have announced their flagship smile makeover service. The cosmetic dentist Anchorage, AK service will come as a saving call to the millions of Americans who are not happy with their smile. Those living in the Anchorage ...

Oregon’s Apple Dental Shock the Dental World by Offering Best Deal Yet

Having already won the confidence of individuals and families in the North Bend and Coos Bay areas of Oregan, local dental clinic Apple Dental has further shocked the dental world – by offering a dental examination and X-Ray for just $49. The clinic, known as one of the best in the ...

Dr. Just Smile Vows to Bring Smiles to Cincinnati – as the Ultimate Family Dentist

Bringing years of experience to the dentist chair, Steinmetz Michael S DDS and his team at Dr. Just Smile are proud to announce the launch of their new website. The major web overhaul is set to position Dr. Just Smile as the dominant family dentist in the region, as well as poise ...

Alaska Center for Dentistry Launch Gleaming (Just Like your Teeth!) New Website

Wanting to make an impact in the world of online Dentistry, Anchorage-Based Alaska Center for Dentistry has launched a brand new website. Coupled with this exciting new website launch are a range of special offers for new patients, making high-quality and elite dental care even more affordable. The center’s Practice Manager explains ...

Anchorage’s Mint Dental Offers New Patients a Whopping $150 off Services

Mint Dental, known throughout the Anchorage region as being the only Anchorage Dentist to positively welcome emergency treatment, have blown a huge hole in the local dentistry world by announcing a great new promotion - $150 off their services! It’s all in an effort to celebrate the launch of Mint Dental’s new ...

Mountainside Drug Rehab’s Tips For Staying Sober Through The Holidays

Any previously addicted individual who has successfully maintained their sobriety for any length of time will attest to the fact the holiday season is one of the most challenging times of the year to stay on the recovery path. In addition, their successes also show that staying sober is indeed ...

Day Before Thanksgiving - Particulary Vulnerable Time For Students

While ‘Black Friday' is a commonly known term full of hope and excitement for the holiday season, ‘Black Wednesday' is lesser known, yet one of the most dangerous times for college students. ‘Black Wednesday' has become one of the largest party days of the year for students ushering in the holiday ...

Pennsylvania Dental Implants Office Takes Whole-Body Approach with Wellness Center

Dr. David DiGiallorenzo has a Pennsylvania dental implants announced the opening date for a wellness center associated with his Collegeville, PA periodontist's practice. Located at 184 W. Main St., this center will open Jan. 1 and will offer medical facials, organic dermal fillers, acupuncture, cranial-sacral therapy, massage, heavy metal detox, infrared sauna, massage ...

33 Year Danish Study Offers Possible Insight Into Alcoholism

A study conducted jointly by the University of Kansas and the Institute of Preventative Medicine in Copenhagen concludes that it may be possible to definitively identify factors that lead to alcoholism later in life. Dagens Medicin, a Danish medical journal states that boys who have an alcoholic father, who experienced difficulties ...

New Study Suggests Gastrointestinal Risk With Moderate Alcohol Consumption

A study recently conducted suggests that even moderate alcohol consumption could put some at risk for gastrointestinal issues. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic, along with researchers from the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, conducted a study regarding the effects of moderate alcohol consumption and gastrointestinal issues. The study revealed that some who drank ...

Reduction In Addiction Stigma Sought

The stigma attached to addiction is often a roadblock on the road to recovery for many addicted individuals. National Recovery Month, however, has worked to reduce this stigma through public awareness and education. While there can be many factors that influence an individuals' decision on whether or not to seek treatment ...

National Recovery Month Draws To Close

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has set aside September of each year to be designated as National Recovery Month. In doing so, the goal of SAMHSA is to demonstrate to the public that recovery from addictions is attainable. “I think many people have the idea that addiction recovery is ...

Many St. Paul Orthodontists Celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month

During National Orthodontic Health Month- observed every October- many Lakeville, Savage and St. Paul orthodontists educate the public on types of braces, adult orthodontic treatment and other important issues. This year, Cosmopolitan Orthodontics' goal is educating parents on the importance of having their children screened by age 7, says orthodontist Dr. Trudy Bonvino, ...

Kim Richards Admits To Alcoholism

Much speculation encircled Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and previous child-actress Kim Richards this television season. On the show, it was clear Ms. Richards was struggling with issues in her life. Her erratic behavior caused her fellow cast members to accuse her of using crystal meth on screen. Kim Richards, as ...

Retired Brigadier General’s sobriety offers hope for soldiers

Not only did Vietnam immediately and physically affect now-retired Brigadier General Stanley Cherrie, the ghosts of the war have continued to haunt him decades later. After having his right leg, right hand and part of his left heel mangled by stepping on a land mine in Vietnam, General Cherrie began drinking ...

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