Dr. Griffith Edwards, Pioneer in Addiction Medicine, Dies at 83

Dr. Griffith Edwards, Pioneer in Addiction Medicine, Dies at 83
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Dr. Edwards, a British psychiatrist, reshaped thinking about heavy drinking, the psychology of drug use and the implications for public policy.
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Hazelden selected as a ValueOptions Diagnostic Specialty Unit provider
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CENTER CITY, Minn., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Hazelden, the country's leading provider of addiction treatment services and education, announced today that it has been selected as a ValueOptions® Inc. Diagnostic Specialty Unit (DSU) provider. …
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Addiction in the Work Place – This short video gives an insight into why professionals “self medicate” when dealing with stressful situations at work. Paul Kirsten is a successful sportsman and entrepreneur from South Africa. In this video he describes why he used cocaine and alcohol to deal with the pressures of work, and suggests this practice is widespread and usually covered up and denied. Paul was fortunate in that he recognised his addiction, got treatment and is now able to deal with the pressures of work without drugs or alcohol. He also qualified in addiction treatment and now works at Castle Craig Hospital, in Scotland, as a therapist.

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