Archive for the ‘Alcoholism Facts’ Category

Tom B. – AA Speaker – “Acceptance is the Key to Freedom”

Tom B. is one of my favorite AA speakers, and every time I listen to one of his tapes, I find myself inspired and with a new outlook on my own recovery. In t…

Former Scarborough firefighter sentenced to eight years in brutal attack
Filed under: recovery from alcoholism

Wheeler imposed a 20-year sentence with all but eight years suspended. Gwaro was ordered to serve four years of probation following his release, serve 100 hours of community service and pay up to $ 5,632.29 in restitution toward expenses York's family …
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Fitness calendar
Filed under: recovery from alcoholism

The information line for Al-Anon and Alateen, which are 12-step recovery programs for relatives and friends whose lives have been affected by alcoholism, is 721-5818 or visit mt.al-anon.alateen.org for more information. Acupuncture for cancer …
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Waiting for my friends to walk on
Filed under: Alcoholism

This Christmas tide has been a time of watchful waiting. It’s been a time of intentional candles and tearful remembrances of two strong women who has been angels surrounding me. About a month ago, I had the undeniable calling to write about one of my elder friends. I felt driven to write as if it we …
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Apologizing… as well as “Saving Mr. Banks”
Filed under: Alcoholism

First off, school is crazy. Seriously, adults lie when they say that college is easy and fun. It most definitely is fun, but I wouldn’t go insane and call it easy. At least, if you are wanting to make good grades (speaking of which, made it out of my first semester with 3 A’s and 1 B, HOLLA). Saying …
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Writers and Rum
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Alcoholism Treatment Center in the News

Proper sleep contributes to good health
Filed under: alcoholism treatment center

“I would say the importance of sleep is definitely underestimated by the general public,” said Dr. Sandhya Kumar, assistant professor of neurology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, and medical director of its Sleep Center. “Some people may say all …
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Walsh vows to tackle crime
Filed under: alcoholism treatment center

After being whisked around Boston Medical Center on Wednesday, Mayor Martin J. Walsh sat with a team of people who are novel in medical settings. They are violence intervention advocates. Their job, they told the new mayor, includes going immediately …
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Alcohol & Drug Rehab Quebec Announces Program to Help Adolescents Cut …
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The Glass Castle
Filed under: Alcoholism

5 stars for this amazing biography! The story opens up with the main character Jeannette driving around New York, when she sees her mother dumpster diving. This image for Jeannette flashes her back to her childhood. She introduces her childhood memories by telling the readers that when she was three …
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Scorching Red Centre — Alice Springs, Australia
Filed under: Alcoholism

Scorching Red Centre – Alice Springs, Australia Alice Springs, Australia The flight to Alice gave great views of an Australian landscape I hadn’t yet witnessed. Although hazy, there was one incredible feature that struck me. Cruising at 36,000 it was possible to see roads that are perfectly straight …
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My response to “Why I Can’t Say ‘Love the Sin/Hate the Sin’ Anymore”
Filed under: Alcoholism

Ke$ ha's Mom Pebe Sebert: My Daughter's Not in Rehab for Alcohol, She's Bulimic
Filed under: Alcoholism

Ke$ ha mom Pebe Sebert denies rumors that her daughter is currently in rehab for alcoholism and says she's bulimic. Credit: David Tonnessen/PacificCoastNews.com
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Alcoholism Facts And Statistics in the News

Police nab 9 drivers in sobriety checkpoint
Filed under: alcoholism facts and statistics

Drivers who passed through the checkpoint were given an informational handout containing DUI facts and statistics. Police remind citizens to always designate a sober driver or refrain from drinking alcohol if they will be driving. If you see a …
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Fremont County Year in Review
Filed under: alcoholism facts and statistics

The rates of accidental deaths, suicide, homicide and motor vehicle deaths in the county were all higher in 2012 than the national average, though the total instances of some of those events decreased from 2011 figures. 23 — Fewer passengers ….. C.T …
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Judge's get-tough stance on drunk driving not borne out in court: review
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