Posts Tagged ‘Alcoholics Anonymous’

Living With An Alcoholic in the News

Vic Simms album The Loner revived by Australian musicians including Paul Kelly
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Vic Simms was living the dream until alcoholism took its toll. Now, his album is being revived by Australian rock royalty. Sharon O'Neill takes a look at the story behind The Loner: When Vic Simms was 11 years old, two men came to visit the old tin …
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Ellie's advice: Don't hurt family for a fling
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I felt alone in the world and, in later years, found solace in alcohol and drugs. "I'm now 57. As a recovering alcoholic and addict (now sober), attending AA meetings regularly helped me to better understand myself and deal with the past. "I'm not …
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What's happening today in the north valley: November 15
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Alcoholics Anonymous | March 31 | DonInLondon | Step 3 “Your Higher Power” |

March 31 | AA 12 Steps In Action | Step 3 “Let Go” | 2012 | Alcoholics Anonymous [ complete daily blog link here: http://donoddylondon.blogspot.com/ ] Today’…

Anger over festive pop-up bars
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… concerns about too many premises being licensed to sell alcohol in the city. She said: "We have a lot of overheads to deal with and for bars to pop up and take the cream is not satisfactory. … A spokesman for London-based Underbelly said: "The …
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House OKs bill allowing taverns to offer small games
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Pennsylvania's taverns have fought for decades to level the playing field with private clubs, which tavern owners complain undercut them with low prices for alcoholic beverages and food. Members of private clubs, concerned about losing their primary …
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Self Help For Alcoholics in the News

Denial common among addicts, say experts, who urge Ford to get help
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Not everyone who is addicted to alcohol or drugs engages in denial, but some go to extraordinary lengths to avoid the consequences of their actions, he said, even in the face of concrete evidence of serious problems that jeopardize their personal and …
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Holiday Depression
Filed under: self help for alcoholics

One of the best ways to help take better care of yourself emotionally during the hectic holidays is to remember the “HALT” acronym used by Alcoholics Anonymous and other self-help groups. “HALT” is a reminder to not let yourself get too Hungry, Angry, …
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Denial common among addicts, say experts
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Alcoholism And Disease in the News

Get Drunk Without Alcohol: Pill Developed By Scientists
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Alcohol weakens the immune system, and can leave the human body vulnerable to various health problems such as cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer, epilepsy, cirrhosis of the liver, and alcohol use disorders. Prof. Nutt and his colleagues …
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Professional help
Filed under: alcoholism and disease

Denial is a primary symptom of the disease. Alcoholism is the only disease that tells you – you don't have it. As the disease gets worse so does the denial. And the people in Rob Ford's life have the symptom of "secondary denial." They all suffer from …
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Film of the Night Takes a Look at 'The Anonymous People'
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Alcoholics Anonymous | September 6 | DonInLondon | Step 9 “Amends Into Action”

September 6 Step 9 A.A. Daily Reflections Video Reading ~} removing theats to sobriety… except when to do so would injure them or others [big book] Step Ni…

Thousands on methadone treatment
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Thousands of New Zealanders are receiving methadone treatment to wean them off heavier drugs, with many patients addicted to painkillers rather than illicit drugs such as heroin. Since 2007 the number of patients treated at … of users in New Zealand …
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Hoosier Heroes: Helping veterans overcome legal troubles, emotional struggles
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“If I didn't have this opportunity, I'd definitely be in prison right now,” said Austin Justice, an Army veteran who has struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. “(This) allows me to get the treatment I need where I'm at.” The program allows troubled …
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Feature Obituary: Benjamin Dooling, 40, gifted writer and poet
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The Portland resident was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous and dedicated his time to helping other men struggling with alcoholism and addiction.
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