It will also confirm that there are four times as many problem
drinkers as alcoholics in this country and that nine out of ten of these
people avoid conventional treatment. Further, her presentations
suggest some important questions for expanding the treatment dialog in the
U.

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The current program will address the more serious
problems that emerge over time. Project Recovery
expects to provide group and individual therapy, anger management, supportive
housing, and training.S.

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WASHINGTON , The Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced an $11 million award to the
State of Florida to meet the needs of those suffering long-term trauma as the
result of the hurricanes of 2004. This award builds on current SAMHSA
initiatives that have provided over $5. It can take several months for symptoms of
post-traumatic stress disorder, clinical depression and substance abuse to
appear, and for people to recognize they need additional help. Other studies , including one conducted
by AA's own General Service Organization, suggest that only 3-5 percent of
those who first attend a meeting can be counted a year later. There are viable, evidence-based alternatives, more practical,
and well accepted and established in other countries, that might better
suit the complex and individualized needs of people suffering with
substance abuse problems.com -- to include many other resources plus a free
discussion forum.

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The Florida Department of Children and Families submitted its application
for this current grant on March 22, 2005. The funds will be used to serve the
27 most highly impacted Florida counties through Project Recovery, a state
initiative, completely funded by the federal government, that will establish
multidisciplinary treatment teams in the affected areas.

SAMHSA, is a public health agency within the Department of Health and
Human Services.

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The program will provide direct mental health services and link
individuals and families with other community services. regarding 12-step programs?

-- There are four times as many problem drinkers as there are
"alcoholics" in the U.aanottheonlyway .

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PRESS RELEASE 'Then What?' Wonders 'AA Not the Only Way' Author Melanie Solomon as National Alcohol Screening Day and Alcohol Awareness Month Approach

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SAMHSA Awards $11 Million Mental Health Grants to Florida for Continued Services for those Affected by Hurricanes

April 6 is National Alcohol Screening Day
and April is Alcohol Awareness Month.

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Substance abuse and mental health screening and
treatment services will be provided. remain based on 12-step models.

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Solomon is quick to acknowledge the tremendous contribution AA has made to
those it has helped but suggests that the numbers are just too staggering
not to explore alternatives for those not being served well by 12-step
approaches .

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5 million in immediate emergency aid
funds through the FEMA Crisis Counseling and Training Assistance Program. "The earlier aid was
designed to assist the general population in recovering from the psychological
effects of a disaster.S.

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"SAMHSA has been helping Florida since the first hurricane struck the
state," SAMHSA Administrator Charles Curie said.

-- Since the one-size-fits-all approach of 12-step programs only works
for 3-5 percent of people, what alternative treatments are available?

-- What has three decades of scientific research shown? Why are so many
conventional addiction professionals reluctant to accept and share the
findings?

-- Are the rights of people suffering from substance abuse being
compromised by the lack of information sharing in the recovery industry?

-- Is mandating or prescribing only one treatment ethical? What is the
legal trend in the U.

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Melanie Solomon, author of the
breakthrough book, "AA Not the Only Way -- Your One Stop Resource Guide to
12-Step Alternatives," hopes that this year those seeking treatment for
themselves or loved ones, or those making recommendations for others will
consider , embrace and expand the dialog and knowledge about available
treatment options.S. Those wishing an interview or speaker for their
organization may contact her through the website.

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Americans, privately and through public funds, will spend at least $10-12
billion in treatment facilities this year, even though collectively we seem
to be getting worse and not better because of lack of information about
treatment alternatives.

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The teams will work
with displaced people, individuals with continued stress, and special
populations such as immigrants, migrant workers and older persons. The agency is responsible for improving the accountability,
capacity and effectiveness of the nation's substance abuse prevention,
addictions, treatment and mental health service delivery system.

Data continues to show that alcohol and other addictions remain epidemic,
contribute greatly to hospital and prison occupancy, dramatically decrease
workplace productivity, and are a leading contributor to fatalities in the
U. Yet 93-97
percent of treatment facilities in the U. Solomon's book is the first to provide a
comprehensive (and expanding) directory of licensed professionals and
treatment programs offering such choices. What options are available to them?

In order to stimulate dialog and exchange of information pertaining to
these issues, Solomon has recently expanded her website --
www.