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Cirrhosis of the Liver

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Cirrhosis of the liver is one of the leading causes of death among chronic alcoholics. In the United States, chronic alcoholism and hepatitis C are the most common causes of cirrhosis.

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Free Drug-Free Workplace Kit Available

Thursday May 15, 2008
A drug-free workplace kit, designed for businesses large or small, provides information, resources and tools for creating and maintaining drug-free workplace policies and programs. The kit is available free of charge from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Read more...

Computer-Delivered Therapy Helps Drug Addicts

Wednesday May 14, 2008
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been proven to help people stop abusing alcohol and drugs, but the therapy can't work if it is not available. Researchers at Yale University have developed computer software based on CBT that significantly reduces relapse and could reach many more people.

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