Morris Chafetz Dies; Changed Public Perception of Alcoholism to a Disease Requiring Treatment

Dr. Morris E. Chafetz, who played an important role in changing the public perception of alcoholism from social crime or personal failing to a disease requiring treatment, died on Oct. 14 at his home in Washington. He was 87. . . . the first director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism . . .He wrote many books on alcoholism and its treatment, including “Alcoholism and Society” (1962, written with Harold W. Demone), “The Alcoholic Patient: Diagnosis and Management” (1983) and “The Encyclopedia of Alcoholism” (1982, written with Robert ...
Crack addict's home 'defied description'
Toronto Sun
By Sam Pazzano ,Toronto Sun Crack addict Taranjit Grewal's bathroom — used by her two toddlers — was littered with drug paraphernalia and even a used condom, her trial has heard. Two children rescued from their crack-addicted mom's home lived in such ...
Eminem Opens Up About Drug Addiction, Recovery
The Hollywood Gossip
On a stint in rehab: "Every addict in rehab feels like everyone's staring at them. With me? Everyone was staring at me.” On finally seeking help: "I had a feeling in my arm that was weird, man. Like, it really freaked me out. ...
Ex-pro wrestler Tomko seeks treatment for addiction
St. Augustine Record
By SHELDON GARDNER The former professional wrestler who was arrested Oct. 10, accused of robbing a CVS store for Oxycodone, posted bond Thursday and is seeking treatment for hisaddiction, according to his attorney. “He's very grateful for all the ...
Scott Hall Opens Up about Struggle with Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Daily Gossip
Even though, to the day, Hall considers drinking and taking drugs as being fun, he wouldn't advise anyone to use them as that always leads to addiction and alienation. The abuse hurts not only the addict but everyone around. “It's a family disease and ...
X Factor USA: Recovering drug addict Chris Rene's childhood pictures
Daily Mail
The former drug addict has bared his soul and spoken of his life in and out of trouble. But never-before-seen pictures of Chris shows the singer as a fresh faced schoolboy in Santa Cruz, California before his life unravelled. Always interested in music ...
Centre seeks funding for addiction services
RTE.ie
The Coolmine treatment community has said increased funding is urgently needed to meet the demand in treating drug and alcohol addiction in Ireland. Increased funding is urgently needed to meet the demand in treating drug and alcohol addiction in ...
Offering help and healing for alcoholism
Olean Times Herald
Robert Lindsey (standing, right), president and CEO of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and a St. Bonaventure University alumnus, was the guest speaker Thursday at the annual meeting of the Council on Addiction Recovery Services ...
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners to Present at the 10th Annual BIO Investor Forum
MarketWatch (press release)
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of prescription drugs targeting diseases of the central nervous system with a focus on the treatment of addiction ...
Self-confessed alcoholic FOUR times over limit
Perthshire Advertiser
Solicitor John McLaughlin said the accused accepted he suffered from alcoholism. His partner had taken to PRI and after discovering she was to be admitted, he took a “substantial quantity” of alcohol. “He wasn't thinking properly and had driven about ...
'Idiot' drug addict jailed for dealing M-Cat in Lincolnshire
This is Lincolnshire
A drug addict who set himself up as a dealer selling M-Cat has been jailed for 12 months. Matthew Hunter was arrested following a police raid on his home in Cherry Willingham, Lincoln. The raid led to the recovery of £500 worth of the illicit substance ...
Renowned Survivors Workshop Goes on National Road Tour for The Meadows
PR Web (press release)
The Survivors Workshop pioneered by The Meadows trauma and addiction treatment center is in the middle of their National Road Tour and seeing great success. This weeklong workshop investigates the origins of adult dysfunctional behaviors by exploring ...
Suspected drug addict from Sterling accused of assault
Royal Oak Daily Tribune
By Shaun Byron, For the Daily Tribune A 20-year-old Sterling Heights man is being sought on traffic warrants and for questioning in a domestic violence incident in Rochester Hills by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened about ...
A modern 'Bonnie and Clyde'
London Free Press
Dover said Hill became heavily addicted to crack cocaine, with five serious overdoses, before turning to oxycodone and opiates, with the intent to help ease his crack addiction. "At the age of 15 he stole cars to pay for his addiction and his father's ...
Eminem's Addictions: I Was Taking Up To 90 Pills A Day
LimeLife (blog)
"Look," he says, "every addict in rehab feels like everyone's staring at them. With me? Everyone was staring at me. I could never be comfortable. There were people there that treated me normal. Then there were a bunch of fu**ing idiots who aren't even ...
Developing ways to help those who suffer from addiction
WECT-TV6
The addiction professionals of North Carolina are hosting their fall conference at the Marriott Courtyard to promote support systems for those affected by alcoholism and drug addiction. Participants will attend seminars on various topics ranging from ...
Man held for falsely claiming son's abduction
Times of India
According to information, Surender Kumar, 30, a drug addict had borrowed money from many villagers. He had also sold off nearly 13 acres of his land because of his addiction which was a cause of tension in the family. SHO Chander Veer told TOI that the ...
Certifications Available for Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Kentucky
Christian Post (blog)
Drugs and alcohol can mean job loss, and frequently damage close personal relationships, but often the addiction is just too overwhelming to overcome. When this happens, drug and alcohol counselors in Kentucky play an important role in assisting those ...
Addict Charged in Beating Case Waives Preliminary Exam
WKZO
SCHOOLCRAFT (WKZO) -- The self-confessed meth addict accused of beating 19-year-old Anne Brundage of Schoolcraft has waived preliminary exam. Craig Frost is charged with multiple counts for allegedly beating her with a crowbar while he was robbing her ...
Police fear meth on rise
Windsor Star
Experts in addiction treatment haven't noticed a spike in the drug's use, but Chief Gary Smith said it's likely coming, and will bring with it other societal woes. "We're seeing the precursors and we're just trying to keep our eye on it," said Smith. ...
"Social alcoholic" - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help ...
By AndreTT
I had another black-out at a party last weekend. My first big bad black-out was earlier this year in March. In both situations it wasnt my intention.
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Harm Reduction Does Nothing to Prevent or Treat Drug Addiction ...
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Harm Reduction Does Nothing to Prevent or Treat Drug Addiction. Proponents of the harm reduction approach to drug addiction believe that teaching addicts how to use drugs safely is the best approach to curb the negative effects of drug ...
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By umbehild
An increasing number of scientific studies conducted in recent years have found a significant relationship between marijuana … addiction news thumbnail. Schizophrenic Prayer. The comedian Lily Tomlin has joked, “Why is it when we talk to ...
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Telling an Alcoholic | kolesterool.net
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Telling an Alcoholic. If you know somebody who suffers from alcoholism but aren't sure how to help them, know that there is a limited amount of power that you have. Having been a substance abuse counselor for six years, I've learned that ...
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Police: Son Calls 911, Says Mom 'Not A Very Smart Alcoholic' - West ...
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- A Florida mother is in custody after police said she raced down Interstate 95 while drunk with her family in tow. Thursday, October 20, 2011.
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