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...ba href=/bipolar disorder/a/b for her sexual encounters with the boy, who was then 14.The teen's mother told WTVT in Tampa that she does not see that as an excuse."Do I believe she has bipolar?

Absolutely.

Am I glad she's getting treatment for it?

Yes.

But is that an excuse to say, 'I had no idea what I was doing on five different occasions,' when she molested my child, that's a stretch," the teen's mother told WTVT.While the charges in Marion County were dropped, Lafave remains on probation in Hillsborough County for her crimes.

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A person may have an alcohol problem if experiencing any of the following situations including feeling the need to cut down on drinking, if a person is annoyed by others who criticize drinking, if one feel a since of guilt about drinking or if one of the first things done in the morning is to drink in an effort to steady the nerves or to get rid of a hangover.

Most people who depend on alcohol need help to stop drinking.

Treatment programs for alcoholism use both counseling and medications.

With the right support and treatment, many people can recover from the disease and rebuild their lives.

If one of these situations holds true for you, you may have an alcohol problem.

If more than one of these situations applies to you, it is very likely that a problem exists.

If you think you have an alcohol problem, see a health care provider immediately.

For assistance in the Lamar area, contact Drug Free Communities at (719) 336-2600 or stop by the Drug Free Communities office, which is located at 1006 South Main Street.

An abundance of information is also available on the internet for family members who seek assistance in aiding a loved one find treatment and treatment facilities as with any health related issue it is best to consult a medical provider.

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...ba href=/bipolar disorder/a/b and attacked journalists for their judgmental coverage of her case.

"I was very nervous.

I have a lot of things in my past that unfortunately became very public," she said about her feelings while in the court.

LaFave said she was having medical treatment for bipolarity and planned to study journalism.

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