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The bottom of the bottle: Alcoholism still tough to treat in an era of craft … – Medill Reports: Chicago
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Medill Reports: Chicago

The bottom of the bottle: Alcoholism still tough to treat in an era of craft … Medill Reports: Chicago Alcoholism threatens many people in the United States. And it doesn't just affect the 80,374 Americans who died due to excessive alcohol use between 2001 and 2005, but also those 18 million people who struggle with some form of alcohol abuse every day …

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Alcoholism and mental illness: Pat’s story – Medill Reports: Chicago
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Alcoholism and mental illness: Pat's story Medill Reports: Chicago The definition to me of “alcoholism” is having a drinking problem. After “admitting you have a problem” (first step in AA, something I agree with), see what is causing the problem(s). Then work on them, one at a time, and take it “one day at a time” (a …

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Henry Radel, tell other Republicans that all addicts deserve help – The Guardian
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The Guardian

Henry Radel, tell other Republicans that all addicts deserve help The Guardian A heroin addict should be no less deserving of our sympathy, our understanding, and our public assistance, than that afforded to an alcoholic. If anything, the Republicans have it backwards. Those most in need of our help are those furthest down the … Radel faces tall political oddsLehigh Acres News Star Rep. Radel seeks forgiveness for his drug problems while denying compassion …Washington Post (blog) Trey Radel seeks redemptionPolitico Tallahassee Democrat (blog) –Pekin Daily Times all 45 news articles »

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Why alcoholic’s gender matters – ScienceBlog.com (blog)
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Why alcoholic's gender matters ScienceBlog.com (blog) Although long-term chronic alcoholism ultimately destroys the bodies as well as the minds of men and women, it treats the genders differently. For one thing, women tend to get drunk more quickly, and according to data compiled by the National Institute …

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