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Michigan Addicts Newly Eligible For Treatment

Michigan health officials say they believe the state’s substance abuse care system can handle the surge of people who will become eligible for treatment when the new federal health insurance system goes into effect next January.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/20

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Managing Addiction During The Holidays

Imagine the challenges faced by an overeater that is tempted by the abundance of holiday treats, the alcoholic that is offered drink after drink at social events, and the drug addict who might slip back into old habits to manage their personal struggles during this stressful time of year.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/25

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Confessions Of A Detroit Caffeine Addict, Coffee Gifts

I am just an average girl who wakes up every day and tells herself the lie, that I’ll have just one latte in the morning. Read what makes a coffee addict tick, where we go to get our caffeine fix and our favorite tools of the trade.

2012/12/21

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Dealing With Shopping Addiction This Holiday Season

‘Tis the season to shop — but that means serious trouble for the nearly 9 percent of people who are shopping addicts.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/18

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Counselor: Early Addiction Tough To Beat

The verdict is still out on what exactly killed legendary pop singer Whitney Houston. However, her past problems with drugs have brought the topic of addiction back into the limelight.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/13

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Data Shows Holiday Stress Means 27% More Drinking

Newly released data shows that drinking increases nearly 27 percent between Thanksgiving and January 2.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/17

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Why Are Some People Addicted To Roller Coasters?

It’s a summer rite of passage for many – standing in line to be scared beyond your wildest dreams. But why exactly do some people love roller coasters?

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/07/30

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New Research Reexamines Addiction

Researchers are rethinking the roots of addiction — whether it’s to drugs and alcohol, gambling or sex.

2011/07/15

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Former First Lady Betty Ford Dies

The former first lady whose triumph over drug and alcohol addiction became a beacon of hope for addicts and the inspiration for her Betty Ford Center was 93.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/07/08

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Could You Be Addicted To Tanning?

Studies show the reason why so many people feel they just need to tan is that it can be an addiction, similar to what happens to those who are hooked on alcohol..

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/06/15

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