Treating alcoholism with alcohol – St. Anthony Residence in St. Paul, Minn., is the last refuge for men who have repeatedly lost their battle with the bottle. Russ Mitchell reports on the unorthodox method of treating alcoholism with alcohol.

 

Driver who struck bicyclists called lucky

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Davis signed on for treatment immediately after his arrest, Alvine said. He has worn a SCRAM bracelet monitoring his skin for alcohol use for six months and attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings twice a week. “This is a young man who's learned his …
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Wellness Matters: Addicts aren't bad people, but they have a bad problem – and …

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Treatment for alcoholism and addiction is effective over time. This leads me to another important aspect to understanding how a person recovers from drug or medication abuse or drinking. Too often we hear stories of people entering rehab treatment …
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Specialized court helps out troubled veterans

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MacKenzie said in the program, "You'll discover a person suffering who is not getting treatment and is self-medicating with either alcohol or drugs." He said the veterans court is a way for the community to give back to military veterans. "We ask these …
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