All of us like to have a glass of wine or two during meal time. Drinking alcohol has been perceived as a social activity and well accepted by most people, as long as it is not done overboard. I know that some people have special wine refrigerators in their homes to store their gourmet collection [...]
By David PetersOnce viewed as a simple lack of control over one's excesses, alcoholism is now recognized as one of the more debilitating diseases of modern society which affects millions of people all over the world. And yet this disease continues to be dismissed by many as an "It can't happen to me" malady until the individual is so intertwined in the clutches of alcoholism that desperate measur
By David PetersDo you find yourself longing for the evening, only to grab a pint of beer or maybe down a few stiffs? Are you the first one to 'raise a toast to that' or propose a celebratory drink? Do you find these occasions where you decide to indulge yourself with just a couple of drinks cropping up a lot more frequently than they used to? If all of these situations sound distinctly familiar, t
Beyond its potential value in helping obese individuals lose weight and smokers kick the cigarette habit, researchers increasingly believe Acomplia may be able to play a role in treating alcoholism and drug abuse.
Acomplia (rimonabant) is the first in a new class called cannabinoid receptor blockers. Researchers are not sure exactly how it works, but it [...]
By RobertsAlcoholism and dui information in Spanish will contain the same information as in any other language. The drinker experiences a sense of euphoria when he consumes the abusive substance. Unfortunately, as time goes by, the user needs more and more drink in order to reach the state of euphoria. The story told by alcoholism and dui information in Spanish is the same; it is a story about b
By RobertsIn any language information about alcoholism is the same as in the dui information in Spanish. Alcohol gives a feeling of euphoria to the user; hence it is an abusive substance. But there is a problem in it, because with time the drinker requires more substance to achieve this euphoria, and this results in increased consumption of alcohol. The story told by alcoholism and dui informat
Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol, morphine or idealism.
-Carl Jung (1875 - 1961)
All excess is ill, but drunkenness is of the worst sort. It spoils health, dismounts the mind, and unmans men. It reveals secrets, is quarrelsome, lascivious, impudent, dangerous and bad.
-William Penn
For me, A.A. is a synthesis [...]
By Frank DracmanAlcohol the exotic poison has been used since ancient times for intoxication. When alcohol is consumed in great quantities it turns into a deadly poison. It is said that only the weak minded fall for this poisonous trap, but that is totally untrue. There are several reason responsible for alcohol addiction, such as social pressure, family problems and money matters. Men and women a
“I’m not as think as you drunk I am.” - Mega Jones
“The best beer in the world, is the open bottle in your hand!” - Danny Jansen
“Irish coffee is the perfect breakfast because it contains all four adult food groups: fat, sugar, caffeine and alcohol.” - Anonymous
“It was a woman who drove me to drink [...]
As the “Sex and the City: The Movie” countdown carries on, the eager anticipation of SATC fans is compounded daily. And yesterday Kristin Davis stopped by the Late Show with David Letterman as part of the promotional trail.
Looking fine in a conservative-yet-sexy purple floral print dress, Davis schmoozed with fans outside the Ed Sullivan Theatre [...]
As the “Sex and the City: The Movie” countdown carries on, the eager anticipation of SATC fans is compounded daily. And yesterday Kristin Davis stopped by the Late Show with David Letterman as part of the promotional trail. Looking fine in a conservative-yet-sexy purple floral print dress, Davis schmoozed with fans...
Alcoholism is a chronic disease that makes your body dependent on alcohol. You may be obsessed with alcohol and unable to control how much you drink, even though your drinking is causing serious problems with your relationships, health, work and finances.
It’s possible to have a problem with alcohol, but not display all the characteristics of [...]
Mere days after Iron Man exploded onto our screen to $200+ million worldwide and a massive 94% thumbs up on Rotten Tomatoes, a release date of April 30th 2010 was set for Iron Man 2. Very good news indeed, but what does director Jon Favreau have to say about a sequel? Has he already signed [...]
Although the use of the term ‘alcoholism’ is common, it has varying definitions. It usually refers to any condition which causes a person to keep drinking alcohol despite the evident negative medical and social consequences. The compulsion to drink alcohol, and a lack of awareness of the negative effects of heavy drinking are [...]
By Ed PhilipsAlcoholism is a term with multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions. In common and historic usage, alcoholism refers to any condition that results in the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages despite the health problems and negative social consequences it causes. Medical definitions describe alcoholism as a disease which results in a persistent use of alcohol despite negative consequences. Alcoholism may also refer to a preoccupation with or compulsion toward the consumption of alcohol and/or an impaired ability to recognize the negative effects of excessive alcohol consumption. Although not all of these definitions specify current and on-going use of alcohol as a qualifier, some do, as well as remarking on the long-term effects of consistent, heavy alcohol use, in
Alcohol addiction devastates thousands of families, friendships, and careers every year. Approximately 50% of all murders, crimes, unintended deaths, and suicides involve the use of alcohol.
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Article examines the negative effects of alcoholism. An in depth examination of the physical consequences of drinking too much. Legal complications are also examined, with a focus on driving under the influence.
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if the actual addiction and alcoholism rates of the retiring baby-boomers is significantly higher that our current estimate of those rates, then the overall medical and related costs to be borne by the Medicare and Social Security Programs could be substantially higher than our current predictions. This, in addition to the already high projected [...]
In the United States, everyone knows what turning “21 years old” means, and no, the answer isn’t that you’re nine years away from turning 30. It has nothing to do with voting or driving; instead, it has everything to do with drinking.
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Get to know all about this life-threatening addiction, alcoholism through this information. What are the signs and symptoms of alcoholism along with the difference between alcoholism and alcohol abuse. And get a smart view of what is good and what is bad for you!
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Ladies and gentlemen, the following post is targeted for those living in the United States but readers from other parts of the world are welcomed to forward this posting via email to those seeking any type of information on alcohol or drug rehab programs. Your assistance in spreading this post around the world is much required and appreciated.I stumbled upon this site a few hours ago and it highlighted several great addiction treatment programs for those suffering from alcoholism and drug addiction. Details about this site and its drug and alcohol treatment centers however are not fully known as of time of writing. However, I do know after doing some reading earlier that their drug and alcohol treatment centers are located in Malibu, California. Please give them a call at 1-877-886-8570 an
The World Health Organization has recently released results of a new research, which ranks Russia as one of world’s five most “alcoholic” countries. It seems that Russians should ring the alarm, although no one seems to be struggling against the universal addiction to alcohol in the country.According to unofficial figures, Russians annually consume 17 liters of alcohol per capita. People poison themselves with low-quality alcohol and succumb to alcoholism, which becomes the concern of their families and doctors.Psychiatrist and Candidate of Medical Sciences, Alexander Magalif, explains the difference between a passion for strong drinks and real alcoholism.To find out when a person should consult a doctor, one should clearly understand what alcoholism is and how it starts. Alcoholism
Prohibited drugs and Alcohol are vices that you cannot break away easily if you are already addicted to it.I know some who are trying hard to quit and live a new life with their loved ones. But sad to say, many of them failed and just went back to their addiction.And if that person is one of the member in your family or a very close friend, you will get hurt seeing them wasting their hard earned money and sometimes to the point of wasting their lives by doing criminal acts just to support their vices.So, the question is, what can you do to help them totally turn their back from these bad vices?If it is in the worst scenario already, then Drug Rehabs can help you help them be free from their addiction. But make sure that you will search and look for a Rehab Center that you can trust and hav
Do Treatment Centers Treat alcoholism or do they Trick the real alcoholic?
Please watch A&Es TV show “Intervention” some day. It a wonderfully public and clear illustration of why treatment centers do not work for real alcoholics and why alcoholics of our type are dying in droves as the direct result of relying upon the methods [...]
Admitting to being an alcoholic is still taboo in the UK yet the problem continues to grow at a rapid rate. Sue Allchurch, director of the Linwood Group, the UK's only group of centres that solely treat alcoholism, looks at the stages of this progressive disease and how to deal with the problem.Alcoholism is a disease. It affects one in 13 adults in the UK and, without treatment, will result in ea
Some people’s addiction to alcohol is so strong that they cannot overcome the desire to drink even with the help of a support group, family and friends. For some prescription medications are the only way they can stop drinking.
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The topic of much medical debate is can alcoholics pass their disease on to their children? Many signs are pointing to yes but not in the typical fashion. With a “typical” disease, our genetic makeup can contribute to if we are more vulnerable to diseases such as cancer, or other medical [...]
Anyone who suffers from alcoholism knows that it is an incurable disease that is as insidious as it is devastating. But with total abstinence from drink and the use of support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous recovery can be life long.
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College should be a time of learning and fun. Lots of college students turn to alcohol for fun. They are partying every weekend. This partying includes consuming large amounts of alcohol. Some college students turn to alcohol to help them deal with the stress of school. Whichever the reason, more college students are dealing with [...]
Do alcoholics suffer from any symptoms? The answer to that is a simple yes, remember ” alcohol addiction” and I don’t know of that many addictions that are any good, the problems associated are many not just physically but even mentally. The physical symptoms when you have had a few too many everyday for [...]
What does alcohol really do for you? At first it makes you feel better. After a few more drinks most people turn into mean drunks. Uncover what else alcohol does to you and those you love.
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Throughout the years many different people have tried to prevent the use of alcohol. Doctors, religious leaders, governments, and even husbands and wives but with all their efforts combined, the levels of alcoholism in the home and workplace has risen drastically. Alcoholism affects more and more people each year. Some of it is learned behavior [...]
Alcoholism is a progressive disease. A person starts out slowly and steadily progresses to dependence and finally full blown addiction, an addiction that will ultimately kill them.
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The effects that alcoholism can have on your family and loved ones are heartbreaking. Essentially you are allowing them to watch you slowly kill yourself. Learn how to get help for a loved one that has a drinking problem.
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Someone you love may be an alcoholic, and you don’t even know it. But knowing the symptoms of alcoholism, and the warnings signs people with alcoholism exhibit, will go a long way towards helping you get them the help they need.
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Doctors may one day be able to control alcohol addiction by manipulating the molecular events in the brain that underlie anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center report in the March 5 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience. "The association of anxiety with increased alcohol use is a key factor in the initiation and maintenance of alcohol addition," says Dr Subhash Pandey, UIC professor of psychiatry and director of neuroscience alcoholism research, the lead author of the study. Previous research has shown that people with inherently high levels of anxiety are at an increased risk of becoming alcoholics. In addition, withdrawal of alcohol in chronic users is often accompanied by e
Energy drink sellers like Miller Brewing and Anheuser-Busch selling energy drinks containing huge amount of alcohol. Young and Adults both are addicted to such drinks. Parents are concerned about these "Energy Drinks". They cant control their children from drinking energy drinks and later becoming alcoholic. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), an alcohol-industry watchdog, is seeking a court injunction banning Anheuser-Busch and Miller Brewing Company from selling alcoholic energy drinks, contending that the products appeal to underage drinkers and lack government approval for their mix of ingredients. The group will seek a permanent injunction to prevent the companies "from manufacturing and offering for sale any alcoholic beverage that contains caffeine, guarana, or any
Energy drink sellers like Miller Brewing and Anheuser-Busch selling energy drinks containing huge amount of alcohol. Young and Adults both are addicted to such drinks. Parents are concerned about these "Energy Drinks". They cant control their children from drinking energy drinks and later becoming alcoholic. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), an alcohol-industry watchdog, is seeking a court injunction banning Anheuser-Busch and Miller Brewing Company from selling alcoholic energy drinks, contending that the products appeal to underage drinkers and lack government approval for their mix of ingredients. The group will seek a permanent injunction to prevent the companies "from manufacturing and offering for sale any alcoholic beverage that contains caffeine, guarana, or any
The American Psychiatric profession believes, “Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic. Once a drug addict, always a drug addict. Alcoholism/drug addiction is a disease and ‘Relapse’ is part of recovery.”“Not true” says, Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, Holistic Healer. “Using a holistic approach – Body, Mind and Spirit—people can be healed of alcoholism and drug addiction without relapse and without cravings by healing the underlying causes which precipitate the need to use alcohol or drugs to cope. A holistic approach incorporates life coaching, massage therapy, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, yoga, physical fitness, spiritual awakening, as well as Chinese herbology.”The ‘Once an addict always an addict and Relapse is a Part of Recovery’ paradigm has crippled and doomed man
Enjoying a pint at your local, or an evening of drinking and dancing in a nightclub is seemingly as much a part of the fabric of British society as queuing or supporting the national football team, as it is in many countries throughout the world. But while the majority of people are able to consume [...]
Alcoholism is not your normal addiction. Despite the extreme confidence most alcoholics display, their genetic disposition and extreme dependency is the root cause of their superficial display of “inner” confidence.
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The effects that alcoholism has on the body are well documented. Everyone knows how heavy, problem drinking can lead to rapid deterioration of a personal health and internal organs. What is discussed less frequently, but in many ways equally damaging, is the toll alcohol abuse takes on the mind.
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Rarely discussed in the mainstream media is the growing problem of alcoholism amongst elderly members of our population. More and more, older Americans are finding themselves with an alcohol addiction problem. And the saddest thing about it is that often times, there’s nobody there to notice.
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Are you concerned that a loved one might have a drinking problem? Find out what the warning signs of alcoholism are. If they have a drinking problem, convince them to get the help they need.
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The effects that alcoholism can have on your family and loved ones are heartbreaking. Essentially you are allowing them to watch you slowly kill yourself. Learn how to get help for a loved one that has a drinking problem.
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Some people’s addiction to alcohol is so strong that they cannot overcome the desire to drink even with the help of a support group, family and friends. For some prescription medications are the only way they can stop drinking.
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Throughout the years many different people have tried to prevent the use of alcohol. Doctors, religious leaders, governments, and even husbands and wives but with all their efforts combined, the levels of alcoholism in the home and workplace has risen drastically. Alcoholism affects more and more people each year. Some of it is learned behavior [...]
The topic of much medical debate is can alcoholics pass their disease on to their children? Many signs are pointing to yes but not in the typical fashion. With a “typical” disease, our genetic makeup can contribute to if we are more vulnerable to diseases such as cancer, or other medical [...]
Most alcoholics are unwilling to admit they are alcoholics, and need alcohol rehab. The idea that somehow, someday you will control and enjoy your drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker. Many have said, “I can stop drinking on my own.” Admitting you are an alcoholic is the first step in recovery. Asking [...]
When a patient enters rehab for alcoholism, the physical and mental symptoms of addiction are generally evident. Alcoholism is often seen with malnutrition as well as circulatory system problems.
Treating alcoholism with individual and group therapy is a good way to get the mind back on track. An alcohol rehab center needs to provide clients a [...]
There are a number of different types of treatment for alcoholism and drug addiction; some have been shown to work much better than others.With the exception of extreme cases which would make such factors as intervention and close monitoring necessary for the health, safety, and well-being of the individual or others, the best method of treatment involves the person getting the help he needs in dealing with his problem, while not being cut off from his general everyday life. In this manner, the person does not lose sight of the fact that daily life goes on and he is to be a part of it, while at the same time being able to give his recovery process the attention that it needs.For most alcoholics and addicts, Twelve-Step meetings and mental health counseling provide sufficient basis for recovery. With these aids, he can begin to deal with both his substance dependency and the emotional or mental factors which also cause him difficulties. As it is a common problem for some people to becom
Studies have shown that women who consume alcohol at any rate can struggle with infertility during their lives. Sometimes it could cause a woman who is trying to get pregnant to suffer from miscarriages, never having a successful pregnancy. Often times if the woman does carry on throughout the pregnancy, many complications can occur during childbirth and after, affecting the baby and the mother. (more…)
Some people have been so severely taken over by alcohol that if they can not get their hands on it, they might turn to other ways of finding that buzz they are hoping for, sometimes these things can be deadly. Believe it or not alcoholics that can not come up with the money to buy themselves more, may end up drinking large quantities of over the counter liquid medications for cold or flu, like nyquil, other people may choose to go so far as to drink, rubbing alcohol, or even antifreeze, hoping for some kind of buzz. They just become desperate when they feel those urges and are possibly suffering from withdrawal of alcohol, if they have not had any in awhile. I believe these are the ones who should check themselves into a drug rehab center.
Once you have drank so much that it has damaged your liver severely, you might notice some signs or symptoms that you should have seen about immediately. Some of these would be, yellowing of the eyes or skin, profuse vomiting, sometimes containing bl
I believe most of us are aware of the dangers of alcoholism or alcohol abuse but because alcohol has socially acceptable in our modern lifestyles, we may not know how the tell tales if someone we know may be suffering from this problem.
Lack of knowledge and proper understanding of the topic may also cause ignorance in the seriousness of alcoholism. As such, some have failed to seek guided help and even consider going to an alcohol rehab to overcome alcohol addiction. Being seen more as a social problem, many lack the courage to step out to receive help and there are those who fear social discrimination or criticism on their condition.
We all know that families and lives are destroyed by this drinking problem and as I read some articles on alcohol rehab, it brings to my understanding that treatment should be sought for anyone suffering from alcohol addiction. Though the road of recovery may not always be easy and smooth sailing, a decision to be sober brings long term happiness and ful
One of the biggest reason that the person around the alcoholic becomes co-dependent is because the alcoholics usually have a very strong tendency to blame all of their problems on the ones around them. "You made me feel bad, now it is your fault that I am going to drink", "You are selfish, it is your fault I drink", "No, I am not the one with a problem, YOU are", "You were not there for me, that is why I drink", etc.Denial is the sister to co-dependency. The person living with one with the sickness wants more than anything for the person to open her or his eyes so that he or she can see her/his own problems and maybe take some action into solving them. When the denial in the sick person stays strong, the other person might start doubting her or himself, maybe the alcoholic is right? Maybe it is me? Maybe it actually is my fault? Maybe if I change myself I can get him/her to stop drinking? At that point you have given yourself powers that you don´t have. You have taken a responsibilit
Oliver Dixon committed suicide two years ago. He'd been trying to call Central Cheshire Alcohol Services, based in Edleston Road in Crewe, but on the day of his death there had been nobody to take his call. Tragic. The Crewe Guardian have launched an campaign, backed by Oliver's mum, to get more funding for these vital services. You can sign the online petition here or by emailing the newspaper here. Statistics show that in the Central and Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust area there are around 20,000 alcoholics, and they need help. Take some time to read the details. You might help to save a life... Information:Cheshire County Council website details hereCentral Cheshire Alcohol Services, Edleston Road phone number: 01270-580243
How often do you see people discussing the principles laid out in the Big Book? You must me lucky if you happen to be in one. There are people who think AA is just going to meetings don't have a clue of what AA is about. It all depends on the person who is chosen to be the discussion leader. I have always seen people who work the program, pick topics out of the Big Book and those who don't, pick a problem that is going thru their mind. Luckily the person in yesterdays meeting, read two short sentences out of the Big Book:The spiritual life is not a theory. We have to live it. (Two short ones but very powerful statements)So, what is a spiritual life? Simply put, its the 4 tenets of the Oxford Groups: Absolute purity, Absolute honesty, Absolute love, Absolute un-selfishness.Which were transformed into the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous by Bill W.So as you work the 12 steps of AA, eventually one day you will at a point where you will be rocketed into the IV dimension of living. You
I came to Crossroads for Women in June of 1997, straight from Estrella Jail. Prior to being incarcerated I had been living on the streets because I had been asked to leave CASS Shelter. They had a policy that they would not admit you unless you were sober and I was usually drunk or loaded. Basically, I had lost everything, including my son, husband, family and friends. All my enablers were finished with me and I was seriously considering a life of homelessness and crime. I figured that I could handle the homeless circuit, summers in Denver and winters in Phoenix. Basically I had given up and had no hope that I could live a sober, meaningful life. When I got arrested I felt a great relief. My time in jail gave me a chance to dry out and re-evaluate the direction my life was taking. Today, I know that God did for me what I could not do for myself.My probation officer required that I live at a halfway house and she strongly recommended that I make it Crossroads Midtown for Women. When I w
I intended to publish this earlier, but simply forgot about it (.. yeah, just forgot). So, I am just going to stick with the “midweek” in the title and you can assume that I published this on Wednesday.
Upgrading My Living Room Entertainment, Part 2: Extended Warranty by Flexo @ Consumerism Commentary. Flexo wonders if he should buy extended warranty (at $63 per year for 3 years) on his newly acquired 42″ $1300 LCD HDTV. Personally, I don’t even think about extended warranties when it comes to electronics - if there is some problem, it’s usually apparent within the first few months and conversely, if there are no problems within the first few months, then it is very less likely that there will be problems in future (according to my perception). This is especially true for stationary (non-portable) items like televisions, desktop computers, or home theater systems - there is hardly anything that can cause malfunctioning at a later stage. Also, most of
IV story in Alcoholics Anonymous Edition I to illustrate the 12 steps of AA.Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.The drinking ended the morning after I got there, but the suffering continued for some time. I felt desperate and I questioned my ability to really avail myself of the help that the others had received and applied so successfully. Gradually, however, God began to clear my channels so that real understanding began to come. Then was the time when full realization and acknowledgment came to me. It was realization and acknowledgment of the fact that I was full of self-pity and resentment, realization of the fact that I had not fully given my problems to God. I was still trying to do my own fixing. That was several years ago. Since then, although circumstances are no different, for there are still trials and hardships and hurts and disappointments and disillusionments, self-pity and resentment are being eliminated. In this past year I haven't been tempted o
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The European Drinker to illustrate step 3:"Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him."As always middle of the story:Then occurred the event that saved me. An alcoholic came to see me who is a doctor. He didn't talk like a preacher at all. In fact his language was perfectly suited to my understanding. He had no desire to know anything except whether I was definite about my desire to quit drinking. I told him with all the sincerity at my command that I did.He went on talking and told me that he had found the plan has a basis of love and the practice of Christ's injunction, "Love thy neighbor as thyself." Taking that as a foundation, he reasoned that if a man followed that rule he could not be selfish. I could see that. And he further said that God could not accept me as a sincere follower of His Divine Law unless I was ready to be thoroughly honest about it.That was perfectly logical. My church taught that. I had always known that in th
This is the 2nd Story (The Unbeliever) as that appeared in AA edition 1.Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity (fulfilled by 10th step promises).from the middle of the story:What! An incurable disease? Doc, you' re kidding me! You're trying to scare me into stopping! What's that you say? You wish you were? What are those tears in your eyes Doc? What's that? Forty years you've spent at this alcoholic business and you have yet to see a true alcoholic cured? Your life defeated and wasted? Oh, come, come Doc . . . what would some of us do without you?What's that Doc? You know a couple of fellows that were steady customers here that haven't been drunk for about ten months? You say they claim they are cured? And they make an avocation of passing it on to others? What have they got? You don't know . . . and you don't believe they are cured . . . well why tell me about it? A fine fellow you say, plenty of money, and you're sure it isn't a rack
Bill W was a great teacher, he always used examples to drive his point across.To describe power of the fellowship, he used the example of survivors of the ship wreck.To illustrate the ramification of not embracing the 12 steps of AA, he added stories of JIM and FRED who took step 1, 2 and 3 but don't follow-through and end up drunk (More About Alcoholism).The stories at the back of the book are included for a reason, to relate to a step in sequence.The first story"The Doctors' Nightmare" was included for of course to illustrate that Dr Bob the powerlessness (The problem). Dr Bob was trying to fix himself but didn't know the problem:"About the time of the beer experiment I was thrown in with a crowd of people who attracted me because of their seeming poise, health, and happiness. They spoke with great freedom from embarrassment, which I could never do, and they seemed very much at ease on all occasions and appeared very healthy. More than these attributes, they seemed to be happy. I
I was down at the corner of Osborn and 16th Street today and a man was drunk and passed out in the street. The people that I was with laughed and thought it was funny. The man *might* have been hit by a car he was bleeding. But he was so drunk that you couldn't tell.It really affected me. I didn't think that it was funny. I just turned and walked away.They put an orange cone in the lane where the man was but two cars in a row ran the cone over. The last thing I remember seeing was some bulked-up guy screaming at the drunk man about being passed out in front of his store.We alcoholics are the lowest of the low. We get no pity. Zero.Phoenix alcoholism treatment doesn't get any better than at Crossroads. Come on in, the coffee is strong and the fellowship is real. I hope the drunk guy can make it.Crossroads, Inc. is a non-profit, drug and alcohol recovery, organization located in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona. Crossroads is a Level Four transitional facility licensed by the State of Arizo
So, what do you think the problem with Lindsay Lohan is? That is the question they asked me when I was on television last week. First, I think our media may have a problem in that they do not understand what addiction is. I think they want the answer to be simple-kind of like when Nancy Reagan said "Just say no". Do fancy expensive treatment centers work? Yes. Do low budget inexpensive halfway houses work? Yes. They will all work IF we work it! So if Lindsay comes to a Arizona alcoholism treatment center, she will do just fine as long as she is willing. You can do it, girl!Crossroads, Inc. is a non-profit, drug and alcohol recovery, organization located in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona. Crossroads is a Level Four transitional facility licensed by the State of Arizona. The Crossroads program addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of alcoholism or drug addiction, by providing food, shelter, 12 step structure and discipline. We can help you find direction to sober
"Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it"How do we work this step?Well, studying the Big Book with the aid of Joe and Charlie tapes we could conclude that by working the 10th step we are inherently working steps 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 every minute.Here is how they break it down:"This thought brings us to Step Ten, which suggests we continue to take personal inventory and continue to set right any new mistakes as we go along. We vigorously commenced this way of living as we cleaned up the past. We have entered the world of the Spirit. Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. This is not an overnight matter. It should continue for our lifetime. Continue to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear (4th Step). When these crop up, we ask God at once to remove them (6th and 7th). We discuss them with someone immediately (5th step) and make amends quickly if we have harmed anyone (8th and 9th). Then we resolutely tur
Despite over a hundred years of research and scores of potential treatments, alcoholism remains America's most common addiction and the most notoriously difficult to overcome.According to a new study released this in July by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than thirty percent of American adults have abused alcohol at some point in their lives or suffer from alcoholism.The same study says that only 25% of those afflicted received any treatment. And other studies show that, at best, only a small percentage of those who seek treatment manage to abstain from alcohol for a year."Alcohol problems are not just something that affects Hollywood stars," said Dr. Robert Swift, a psychiatrist at Brown University who specializes in alcoholism. "We're talking about a chronic, relapsing condition. And we still have a long way to go in treatment. It's like treatment of cancer-some people can be helped but others just cannot."Science is learning that alcoholism, like add
The basic intent of writing the book Alcoholic Anonymous was primarily to show PRECISELY how Bill W and the first 100 Alcoholics recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. If you watch each story carefully, the theme would be consistent. Introduction to the character, how and what went through the mind of the main player to gets hooked to Alcohol. And how the key figure loses control of liquor consumption and becomes powerless. Eventually the story would illustrate how they recovered from Alcoholism.Though all stories follow the same pattern, Bill's Story demonstrates the working of the 12 steps of AA by Bill W (In Towns hospital).(I do not want to take too much of space here, but want to highlight the key parts of Bills' journey prior to hitting the 'bottom'):In the midst of the excitement I discovered liquor. I forgot the strong warnings and the prejudices of my people concerning drink......Drink was taking an important and exhilarating part in my life.....The re
Take a look at this poor guy. He's not like the others. At a party he goes on a spree and exceeds the norms for even that environment. He winds up making a fool of himself and going even beyond that into anesthesia. Surgery could probably be performed on this guy and he wouldn't wake up. Did you know that alcohol and ether share almost identical chemical compositions? In the American Civil War, when they ran out of ether, they would get the wounded drunk before putting them under the knife. But you have to drink a LOT to become like this guy above.Everybody else at the party had fun and left with their girlfriends (or boyfriends) except this guy. He wound the punchline of the party. The buffoon. The fool. No girl for this guy, they've scrawled "Gay Pride" across his chest. What nice friends he has. He's marked as "different" now.Are you tired of being the punchline? The buffoon? The fool? There is a way out. If you live in Arizona, Crossroads is a fantastic Phoenix Alcoholism Treat
I found this piece of art on Google and I think that it captures the phenomenon of craving and loss of control experienced by an alcoholic perfectly. This is what makes us different from the rest of the population; we have a physical allergy to alcohol coupled with an obsession of the mind. This is why the first drink gets us drunk.If you're looking for Arizona alcoholism recovery Crossroads is a great place. Tell 'em that you read about them on the blog! You CAN reclaim your life and dignity.Crossroads is the place that hosts the most Phoenix AA Meetings. They also have plenty of Phoenix NA Meetings. The coffee is strong and free. The message is real. After the meeting you can go sit in the courtyard and talk.Crossroads, Inc. is a non-profit, drug and alcohol recovery, organization located in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona. Crossroads is a Level Four transitional facility licensed by the State of Arizona. The Crossroads program addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of
Do you need Phoenix alcoholism recovery? This gent might. When your drinking prevents you from taking care of one of life's necessities well... And what great drinking buddies he has! They see him face down in a public toilet and what do they do? Run to get a camera!At Phoenix Alcoholics Anonymous meetings you will find recovery from the disease of alcoholism but you will also find real friends. It's nothing to be scared of! We're the same people that you knew in the bar. Come on in! The coffee is free.Crossroads, Inc. is a non-profit, drug and alcohol recovery, organization located in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona. Crossroads is a Level Four transitional facility licensed by the State of Arizona. The Crossroads program addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of alcoholism or drug addiction, by providing food, shelter, 12 step structure and discipline. We can help you find direction to sober living. Pick up the phone and call us: 602-279-2585. Visit our website at: http
I just listened to my sponsor share at a Crossroads meeting. He was celebrating 27 years of sobriety today! You might think his message about Arizona alcoholism recovery would be complicated, involve lots of Psychiatry, medications, whatever. But his message was one of simple action-go to lots of meetings, work with a sponsor, help others, and lead a good life. Many newcomers at the meeting just shook their head because they had a hard time believing recovery could be so simple. Isn't it just our nature to want the answer to be so complicated? I am grateful today that I understand the nature of my problem, and more importantly I have a clear idea of the solution."Therefore nothing can matter more to the future welfare of AA than the manner in which we use this colossus of communication. Used unselfishly and well, the results can surpass present imagination."-Bill W., AA Grapevine 1960
Diane
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PLease pray for my son who have severe alcohol problems for many years, i have prayed and prayed which go unanswered among my tears, please pray for my brother that his lungs may clear and be healthy again, and my friend joy, who has lupus
in jesus name i sincerely thank you
diane
Diane
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PLease pray for my son who have severe alcohol problems for many years, i have prayed and prayed which go unanswered among my tears, please pray for my brother that his lungs may clear and be healthy again, and my friend joy, who has lupus
in jesus name i sincerely thank you
diane
Johnny Depp Aka- Jack Sparrow recently opened up about his alcoholic past and how he was on the brink of ending his Hollywood career because of his alcohol addiction.Depp says, "It was trying not to feel anything... My drug of choice back then was alcohol. It might have had the facade of being recreational, but even then I knew it wasn't... "I would end up having to go places or do things that I didn't want to do, and it went against the grain," Contactmusic quoted Depp, as saying."Check out Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End in theatres now! U.S Box office says it's racked in nearly $153,042,234.I haven't even seen part 2! I'll have to rent it. Jack Sparrow is f-in sexy, even tho he's kinda a freaky deaky character &n
Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are major problems that are often minimized or overlooked as not being part of the”war on drugs.” Administration have distracted, focused on drugs, often forgetting to include alcohol as a drug.
Excessive alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United Sates and is associated with multiple adverse health consequences, including liver cirrhosis, various cancers, unintentional injuries, and violence. (Centers for Disease Control 2004)
Alcohol is the most devastating drug we know of today in terms of the sheer number of people it affects. Estimates indicate that there are more than 12 million alcoholics in the United States and that significant number of other people meet the criteria for alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence.
Alcohol is integrated into the fabric of mainstream American lifestyle, causing many people to minimize its impact and cost to our society. It has been estimated that business and industry los
Welcome to this Alcoholism and Drug Addiction related blog.
The purpose of this blog is 3 fold:
1.) To educate
2.) To inform
3.) To advise/help (based on experiences and observations of my own journey in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction)
Please keep reading and coming back, so that hopefully over time you’ll begin to properly understand [...]
What are some of the psychological effects of alcoholism and drug abuse?
There are many and with each individual being different the effects on the individual can vary. But here’s a list of some of the major one’s.
1.) Depression
Alcohol is a depressant so depression is a natural consequence for most alcoholics. Regular drug abuse is also [...]
Welcome to this Alcoholism and Drug Addiction related blog.
The purpose of this blog is 3 fold:
1.) To educate
2.) To inform
3.) To advise/help (based on experiences and observations of my own journey in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction)
Please keep reading and coming back, so that hopefully over time you’ll begin to properly understand [...]
Can the secret to successfully recovering from addictive illnesses like alcoholism and drug addiction involve ancient, timeless practices that have literally been sitting under our very noses all this time?
It looks like it …
Recent scientific evidence suggest that age old practices like meditation can have the effect of reversing imbalances in the brain that actually [...]
Welcome to this Alcoholism and Drug Addiction related blog.
The purpose of this blog is 3 fold:
1.) To educate
2.) To inform
3.) To advise/help (based on experiences and observations of my own journey in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction)
Please keep reading and coming back, so that hopefully over time you’ll begin to properly understand [...]
Firstly, I hope you had a blessed Christmas and New Year, and I hope that you managed to stay vigilant during the holidays. I know it’s the hardest time of year to get sucked into old habits, but you’ve just always got to remember how bad things were and whether that drink or drug is [...]
Hi … my name is Carl-Peter Lehmann and I’d like to welcome you to the Addiction Uncovered Blog.
This blog is all about uncovering addictions - specifically alcoholism and drug addiction.
Please keep reading and coming back, hopefully over time you’ll begin to properly understand the nature of drug addiction and alcoholism, how to overcome these killers, [...]
What is the Secret Formula to recover and free yourself from alcoholism or drug addiction?
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In fact it’s not really a secret at all. You’ve simply forgotten. And that is to remember WHO YOU REALLY ARE.
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And who might that be?
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That you are first and foremost a spirit (soul, call it what you like) being who has [...]
What for me are the best drug and alcohol addition treatments?
I think a good place to start is often a rehab facility or treatment center. Especially if you’re in a space where you’re really struggling to cope on day to day basis and feel like things are totally falling apart around you.
It allows you to [...]
Excerpted from the University of Maryland Medical Center's website, thanks gang, this is some excellent information. Check their website for some of the best all-encompassing, mostly unbiased medical knowledge I've found.HerbsThe use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. Herbs, however, contain active substances that can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, herbs should be taken with care and only under the supervision of a practitioner knowledgeable in the field of herbal medicine.Luckily this isn't a problem if you aren't on anything else! Ha! Take that Western Medicine! I haven't had any of your silly pills in six years! Anyway, moving on...Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)Although more conclusive research is needed, there is some evidence to suggest that this herb may lessen cravings for alcohol. Evening primrose is often used as an oil extracted from the seed of thi
as it turns out, there really isn't one. an upside, I mean. I understand and relate to the denial. in fact, I enjoy extended vacations there myself so who am I to judge. I can appreciate the lying to oneself. not to others, and yet to some degree, I can. the deception part I have difficulty with. I'm not deceptive. I can't seem to relate to the blackout part either. though I can appreciate the perks. still, I can't imagine eating my way out of a memory. I suppose it could be liberating.ps: random enough fah ya?
Alcoholism is one of the common problems plaguing society not only today, but also in the past It is not at all surprising to hear about some trouble being caused in some parts of your town by someone under the influence of the deadly elixir
