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Sadly, only a small percentage of those individuals who need drug or alcohol addiction treatment ever get the professional help they need. For those fortunate…
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Over 20 million Americans find themselves deep in the trenches of drug and alcohol abuse . Without hope and healing, many of these individuals will…
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Not surprisingly, people who suffer from chronic pain may experience judgment regarding their condition or medication prescriptions. I’ve had some clients tell me they hate…