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Singer Judy Collins speaks with PBS TV’s Bill Moyers in this 2004 interview about the song “Amazing Grace.”
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About Alcoholism: alcoholism.about.com Music: “music for airports” By Brian Eno www.enoshop.co.uk My photo link: www.doninchelsea.myphotoalbum.com My other link: www.doninlondon.myphotoalbum.com Email me: [email protected] I do not represent Alcoholics Anonymous, I share how fellowship helps me keep safe one day at a time.
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How to Talk About Alcohol Rehabilitation

Working with at risk kids is a challenging and sometimes difficult job.  Most of the friction between the client and me comes from a fundamental issue with communication.  Most of these kids are runaways who live on the streets, and they have never been given the communication tools necessary to discuss things in a calm, rational, and adult fashion.  In many ways, these kids are still children, albeit children in the bodies of near-adults.  If a child is never given an opportunity to learn healthy and productive conflict resolution in the home, then they meet almost all questions with fear and hostility.  To lessen this response, there are a few essential steps to take before broaching a sensitive topic with them.  In this example, let us use the topic of entering an Alcohol Rehab Program as the discussion.  It’s surprising and saddening to see just how many of these kids are already showing symptoms of chronic alcohol abuse, and when the situation lends itself to a rehabilitation program, we have to work diligently to get them to accept treatment. 

The More you Know About Tuberculosis, the Less Chances to Get Infected

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by a bacterium named Mycobacterium Tuberculosis which mostly affects the lungs but can also affect the live, lymph nodes, bones and kidneys.

Tuberculosis occurs in those who are homeless, in those who are in prison and in those who live in crowded and unsanitary conditions. Immigrants from developing countries might also be affected by this disease.

The disease spreads from human to human while breathing. If the affected person coughs or sneezes he will spread in the air droplets of saliva which contain the TB bacterium. The infection can not be taken so easily but those who live in the same place with the infected person are at risk of catching the disease.

All About Hepatitis C

Hepatitis is the medical problem that appears when your liver is inflamed. This may happen because of a virus, but there are some other factors that can cause hepatitis as well. Alcohol, certain medication and even trauma can cause hepatitis. Hepatitis is not a life threatening condition and can be treated. However, there are cases when a certain virus that causes hepatitis can cause an infection which can last a very long time, known as chronic hepatitis. This infection can even lead to liver failure and even death.

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