Posts Tagged ‘Alcoholics Anonymous’

Alcoholics An in the News

Albert Ullman, 95, of Lexington; former Tufts provost
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Known for his academic expertise in alcoholism, addiction, and social psychology, Albert Ullman challenged society's view of alcoholics in the years after World War II. Alcoholism should be treated as a disease, he said, rather than as a problem to be …
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Police investigate break-in at area alcoholics anonymous center
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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Officers with the Wilmington Police Department are investigating a break-in at an Alcoholics Anonymous center located in the 5900 block of Wrightsville Avenue. Police and CSI officials were called to respond early Friday morning …
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What Alcoholics Working the Night Shift Should Know
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Researchers say alcoholism causes muscle weakness
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United States researchers said Monday that muscle weakness from long-term alcoholism may be due to an inability of mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, to self- repair.
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Chris S. AA Speaker “The Problem and The Solution” Recovery from Alcoholism

Chris S. (One of my favorite AA speakers) shares about what alcoholism is, and the solution. GREAT speaker tape! Enjoy! :) From the book Alcoholics Anonymous…

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Question by raygunaut: is susan smith a victim of christian hypocrisy and the barbaric state of mental health care in this country?
No doubt of her guilt but there were many exigent circumstances that while ignored in her case have helped other women in similar circumstances…rape by a trusted family member( christian pillar of community of a stepfather?)and cries for help that were ignored or downplayed…
what is the true state of mental health care in this country and why is the need for it soo stigmatized that people cannot seek help for fear of social repercussions

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Alcoholism Self Help in the News

RUDGLEY: Legalize drugs
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Though illicit drug use can detrimentally affect others or dependents indirectly, so can alcoholism, adultery, smoking cigarettes and chronic overeating — none of which can be justifiably outlawed either. The paternalistic notion that the government …
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TO YOUR HEALTH: April 9
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to …
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Booze brands in pop lyrics may spur teen drinking
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Help Alcoholism in the News

Cary Quashen: Teens need to say 'no' to alcohol
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April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, and this year's theme is “Help For Today, Hope For Tomorrow.” Alcohol Awareness Month was established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence to help reduce the stigma often …
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Dear Abby: Father of four is selfish to put his health at risk
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Al-Anon is a fellowship of family members and friends of alcoholics, and it was created to help people just like you. Visit Al-AnonFamilyGroups.org, call 888-4AL-ANON or email [email protected]. You may also want to contact your department of mental …
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Just FYI, I'm a Recovering Alcoholic and I Have Friends
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Question by JennyR: i really like a guy but i daren tell him…what do you think?
were good friends but lately ive been feeling really attracted to him..but all we seem to do is get smashed together..we have shared a bed together a couple of times but jst end up passing out wrecked..we are both party animals! a few weeks ago we had a kiss and cuddle and just the other nite the same happened..but no sex i guess we were both so wasted. but now i think maybe he just isnt attracted to me..but maybe he is cos he kissed me??i feel really confused. i care about him a lot and i want something to happen between us but im too shy to say anything. he is always joking around and sometimes i just want him to be serious so maybe we could talk. do you think he has any feelings for me or is he just stringing me along??