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Alcohol & Drug Addiction: Why the "Detox-Rehab Cycle" Doesn't Work

John was addicted to Norco (a pain pill that contains hydrocodone the same opiate pain killer found in Vicodin), taking up to 30 daily. He started drinking heavily to cope with the feelings he would get when he could not get enough Norco. Things finally collapsed when the police stopped him while driving intoxicated. He was sent to a hospital for three days to "detox" off his pills and alcohol and then referred to "rehab" for a 2 week stay. While there he participated in grou

August 25, 2007

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Fighting Alcohol & Drug Addictions: 2 New Treatments for Eliminating Alcohol & Drug Addiction Forever

“I was lonely. I was just going to have one drink. I know that I can never just have one, and I didn’t. I barely remember what happened. I’m lucky that I wasn’t hurt too badly and that I didn’t kill someone else. My new $35,000 Saab is gone and I had to spend the night in jail. I’m so ashamed. This is the last time. I‘m done with drinking. You know the worst part? I want a drink right now! I wish I took your advice, and started the Prometa treatments.”n nThis

July 2, 2007