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need expert help here. what are the 12 steps for gambling addictions?

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Gamblers Anonymous: Is a confidential, free and supportive program. You can google the actual steps on line.

Question 2

could atheists join and benefit from the "12 steps" alcohol treatment?

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12 Step programs: Don't exclude anyone from joining.  The issue for many people is the emphasis on being "powerless" & requiring a "higher power" for successful recovery.  Find information on alternatives at lifering.Org, www.Moderatedrinking.Com, www.Moderation.Com, smartrecovery.Org, etc.  There are also many books  -- "7 weeks to safe social drinking, " "how to quit drinking without aa, " "recovery by choice, " etc.

Question 3

what steps should i take seeking help?

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Next Steps: Please begin by seeing your doctor.  He/she can rule out or identify underlying medical issues.  Then see a mental health professional to help you learn coping skills for the emotional side of things.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

what are all the steps to successful aging?

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AGING: Successful aging means you have taken care of your mind and body carefully that even as you age in years you can still enjoy or function as a person. It is a gift from god we have to be thankful !

Question 5

what are the steps to become a general practicioner?

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Depends: In the United States, there's no longer a specialty called general practice. It has been replaced by internal medicine and family medicine, which are both 3 year residencies. You need 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school and then the 3 year residency.  Most medical schools have requirements on their websites for college courses you'll need for pre-requisites.

Question 6

what are steps of varicocelectomy?

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Laparoscopic or Open: Varicocele repair can be done via two main approaches: laparoscopic or open.  The open operation is done via a snall lower groin incision which is used to access the spermatic cord. The laparoscopic approach uses three small incisions to access the abdomen and spermatic cord. Both approaches have the same goal: ligation of the spermatic vessels. Both are outpatient procecedures.

Question 7

what are the steps of an endoscopy?

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Endoscopy: Intake. Intravenous. Sedation. Procedure. Recovery. The procedure involves a mouthpiece being placed in your mouth to protect your teeth. The scope is then carefully inserted into the mouth and into the esophagus. It is then advanced into the stomach and duodenum. Biopsies or other therapies can be done during the procedure. It can take 5-10 minutes or longer. Some docs use a spray for the throat.

Question 8

what are the 4 steps in wound care?

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Wound care: The question is rather general so let me give you a general response. First, you want to stabilize any infection, second you want to promote wound bed growth from the base of the wound. There are tons of variables to this and if you have a wound that's not healing, you should see a specialist as wounds can turn into a septic situation quickly.

Question 9

what are the steps to treating leukemia?

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Depends on type...: There are many types of leukemia (all, aml, cml, cll) with different treatment regimens. Once diagnosis confirmed, chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment (length and intensity depend on type). Sometimes radiation therapy is also required, and sometimes a bone marrow transplant is needed for cure. On the other side of the spectrum, CML can be controlled with oral pills taken daily.

Question 10

what are the steps of having an abortion?

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It varies: Alot by state, by provider, and mostly by 'how-far-along-you-are.' you might find this helpful:
http://www.Plannedparenthood.Org/health-topics/abortion/

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