Posts Tagged ‘Help’

Alcoholism – Is there really REAL help? – Examiner
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The debate regarding treatment for addiction and/or alcoholism and which institutions are more helpful has been argued a long time. A large variety of institutions are available to choose from when seeking assistance with chemical dependence. As a matter …
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The Case of Captain Haddock’s Alcoholism – Slate
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Can You Really Make a Bomb Out of a Cupcake? Yglesias: Maybe Average People Should Avoid the Stock Market Entirely Is the Guy From Bon Iver the Worst Poet in the History of Pop Music? If You Buy Hummus, You’re a Chump A Depressing List of the …
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Alcoholism, What is it? – Examiner
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Help For Alcoholics Family in the News

Calendar for December 15-21
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Free drug treatment for adolescents abusing drugs, meeting times will vary, Family Links, 265 Rucker St., 256-820-5911. NAMI Connection, 2:30-4 pm, Tyler Center, The Nook on main floor, 256-831-7165. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon-1 pm, …
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Oroville Calendar
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Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 pm in summer (8 pm other), Forbestown Community Center. 589-5573. Weekly. Survivors of Homicide Victims: 7-9 pm Self-help group provides emotional support for parents, family members and friends of homicide victims. …
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Christmas Fund: Recovery Acres offers exit from road to destruction
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"I was on the cusp of chronic alcoholism and I didn't know it. I was physically, mentally and emotionally bankrupt. It is no exaggeration to say this place saved my life. I took responsibility for my own recovery, but I needed their help to do it. …
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Where Can Alcoholics Go For Help in the News

Recovering alcoholics challenged at holidays
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Some experts report only 8 percent of alcoholics seek treatment. "There are more (people) that don't get help than do. The disease is just not recognized," Hillard says. At the local office of NCADD, callers can get referrals to a variety of treatment …
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New strain of lab mice mimics human alcohol consumption patterns
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Animal models previously available to alcohol abuse and alcoholism researchers do not get as drunk as the new strain, unless alcohol is the only choice of fluids, or alcohol is administered by the experimenter. When given the option, previously bred …
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How Many Drinks is 'Safe'? The Answer Will Surprise You
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Anti-stress peptide in brain could help treat alcoholism
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Washington, Dec 10 (ANI): Scientists have highlighted the power of an endogenous anti-stress peptide in the brain to prevent and even reverse some of the cellular effects of acute alcohol and alcohol dependence in animal models.
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Daughter needs to hit bottom before dealing with alcoholism
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Dear Annie: I have three daughters, the youngest of whom is 45. “Susan” has not been in a relationship for five years, and she has a severe drinking problem. She has had two DWI convictions and lost her license for a year. She received the usual counseling, did public service, paid a hefty fine and felt the embarrassment of seeing her name published in the local newspaper.
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5 great movies about alcoholism
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Living With An Alcoholic Spouse in the News

Friend says 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Kim Richards' cry for help …
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The Daily Mail reports that Kim is no longer living with her boyfriend Ken, who she was seen on the show moving in with, despite concern from sister Kyle. On the show, her sister has accused her of being an alcoholic and new cast-mate Brandi Glanville …
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Do you think you're from a 'traditional family'?
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The only person who has had more than one spouse in fact is her grandfather, who was widowed. Everybody in our immediate family got married first and had kids afterward. None of us is an illegal drug addict or an alcoholic, although we have a few …
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Self Help Strategies That Work – YouTubedomain.xml.flv

Self Help Strategies provides Physiological coaching in a wide array of problem areas. Problem areas would be anything that is making you feel uncomfortable. By visiting SelfHelpStrategy.com you will be coached on a one to one basis through skype or by phone all while in the comfort of your own home. These sixty minute sessions are designed to help yourself to a healthier happier you.

Survey: One-Third of 8th- to 12th-Graders Report Depression in Fairfax County
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The survey looks at factors that contribute to depression, such as alcohol and drug use, teen sex, bullying (both bullying and being bullied), and examines the support systems teens have in place at home, at school and in the community that help …
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Loneliness linked to fitful sleep in U. of C. study
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