Most Shocking Facts About Alcohol
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It is common knowledge that alcoholism and alcohol abuse are problems that affect us in the United States. However, some recent studies, which quantify and measure alcohol abuse related statistics, are somewhat shocking. The website learn-about-alcoholism.com posted some surprising statistics relate …
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Books: Political history; the rich, slow joy of reading
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An English Affair: Sex, Class and Power in the Age of Profumo by Richard Davenport-Hines, (HarperCollins, 2013) The Fun Stuff by James Wood (Jonathan Cape, 2013) Writers poets and philosophers, who have had a fair old lash at defining happiness down the millennia, have never quite come up with term …
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Alguns dos vícios mais comuns registrados em todo mundo.
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Teen substance abuse is the new 'normal,' school counselor says
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Jason Lechner, a support counselor at College Park High in Pleasant Hill, told parents and students during a presentation on drug and alcohol abuse that even top athletes and academic stars routinely drink, smoke marijuana or use other drugs such as prescription pills, cocaine and heroin. To help prevent teen substance abuse, Lechner advised parents to stay connected to their children, get to …
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Health Educators Answer substance abuse alcohol poisoning

Alcohol poisoning is caused by heavy intoxication that results in difficulty breathing, swallowing and difficulty in managing the gag reflex. Learn how alcoh…

 

The Red Bulls' Analyst: Team Returns to Therapy
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Please describe any persistent physical symptoms or health concerns (e.g. chronic pain, headaches, concussions, injuries, surgical recoveries, etc.): … Have you or anyone else ever thought that you over-use any substances, including alcohol? ___No …
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Relief from digestive disorders are in reach
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Citrus fruits, alcohol, garlic, onions, tomato-based sauces and fried or spicy foods may worsen symptoms. In addition to avoiding foods that aggravate the condition, relief may be obtained through medications that reduce acid levels. If medication is …
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Alcoholism Effect in the News

Women at higher risk of dying due to booze than men
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Researchers have suggested that females had an increased rate of all-cause mortality conferred by drinking compared with males, especially in heavy drinkers. In the article "Effect of Drinking on All-Cause Mortality in Women Compared with Men: A …
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The cumulative effect, Sandnes says, is “this very strong feeling of being there together with him.” We were speaking in the elegant Oslo offices of her … The father has died of alcoholism in the next room a few days before. Knausgaard's father was a …
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Chicago Fire Review: Tragedy Strikes
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Question by Ezra: Religious views of A.A.?
I’m writing and English paper on how Alcoholics Anonymous has dramatically changed the 20th Century. I would like a better understanding on the spiritual/religious side of A.A.
Thank you.

Best answer:

Answer by Lha Bho
Well, The second step of the 12 steps of AA requires the belief in a “Higher Power”. So in fact, this is actually most similar to initiation into the Secret Society called Freemasonry. In Freemasonry, initiates are required to have a belief in a Higher Power than themselves, which could be anything, granted it is a Higher Power.

Also, it was Carl Jung that apparently inspired the Creator of AA to…create AA. Carl Jung was asked what could Cure Alcoholism, and he replied something to the effect of a belief in A Higher Power or the influence thereof.

Actually the phrase was: Spiritum contra spiritus = Higher Power opposes alcoholism – Jung

Kids see less conflict at home when dads quit drinking
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By Allison Bond NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Men who get treatment for alcoholism don't just improve their own health and wellbeing, they also transform their children's home life for the better, according to a recent study. "Alcohol dependence, as well as its treatment, are complicated," said Daniel Rounsaville, lead author of the study and a psychologist at Meadow's Edge Recovery Center in …
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When dad quits drinking, kids see less conflict home, study says
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Men who get treatment for alcoholism don't just improve their own health and wellbeing, they also transform their children's home life for the better, according to a recent study.
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‘The Big Book’ that gave alcoholics hope in 12 steps turns 75
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