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Shame about past alcoholism predicts relapse and declining health in recovering alcoholics
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Feeling shame about past instances of problem drinking may increase the likelihood of relapse and other health problems, according to a new study in Clinical Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
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Paul Gascoigne travels to U.S. treatment centre
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LONDON (Reuters) – Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne, who has lapsed in his battle with alcoholism, will receive treatment in the United States after "willingly" travelling there, his management company said on Monday. "Paul has been extremely touched and overwhelmed by the generous offers of help and support over the past few days," GamePlan Solutions said in a statement, adding that …
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Soccer-Gascoigne needs 24-hour care, says players' union boss
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LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne needs 24-hour attention after lapsing in his battle with alcoholism, players' union chief Gordon Taylor warned on Monday. The 45-year-old's agent Terry Baker said at the weekend that Gascoigne needed "immediate help" and called on the English Professional Footballer's Association (PFA) to intervene. "He sounds as if he needs …
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UPDATE 1-Soccer-Gascoigne travels to U.S. treatment centre
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(Recasts after Gascoigne travels to U.S. for treatment) LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne, who has lapsed in his battle with alcoholism, will receive treatment in the United States after "willingly" travelling there, his management company said on Monday. "Paul has been extremely touched and overwhelmed by the generous offers of help and support over the past few …
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