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Local Expert Talks About Sex Addiction
April 20, 2010
On February 20, 2010 Tiger Woods issued a formal apology for his recent actions and for events that have come into light. Therapist Al Heystek talks with WZZM 13 about sex addiction.
Watch this news report about sex addiction… read more »
Addiction
July 24, 2009
Our nation’s office of Drug Control Policy has designated September 2004 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery month. According to publications produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2002:
• “An estimated 22 million Americans age 12 or older were considered to have an alcohol or drug use disorder.”
• “As many… read more »
People With Drug Problems Need Help, Not Long Jail Sentences
June 27, 2009
Without a doubt, it is extremely disturbing that the former head of Calvin College’s criminal justice program now faces charges of possession with intent to deliver cocaine, as reported by The Press on June 29. The college and the Grand Rapids community where he has laudably served feel stunned and hurt as he is being… read more »
