Alcoholism Addiction in the News

Alcoholic, former addict, arsonist: Never too late to ask for help
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The boyfriend, who Keim had accused in an unreasoning, alcohol-fueled argument of having an affair with her daughter, got out of the house too. She says she's not seen him since. The family, including two girls and two boys ages 5 to 16, had moved from …
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Health in Loudoun: Ask Dr. Mike
Filed under: alcoholism addiction

I recommend that your husband see a therapist or psychologist trained in addiction and substance abuse counseling to better understand his drinking behaviors (including his motivations) and to learn better coping strategies for himself. That therapist …
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Woman to Know: Sandy Jeffers helps others recover
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Sandy Jeffers never had what drug and alcohol addiction specialists might call a "social-use period." She began drinking and doing drugs at 16. She dropped out of high school, and by 18, she was a black-out drinker. One day when she was 24, Jeffers …
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Ex-Glencore Oil Trader Fired for Drinking Loses Lawsuit
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Cohen told the judge that when Glencore offered to help Kearns see an addiction expert, he responded by spending an afternoon in the pub. At a 2010 industry conference in Singapore, Kearns drank at least eight beers and stayed out until 4.30 a.m. at …
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