Posts Tagged ‘Alcoholics Anonymous’

Alcoholism Treatment Program in the News

Treating gambling addiction challenging but worthwhile
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But some treatments are promising: Gamblers Anonymous. This 12-step program is modeled on Alcoholics Anonymous. Members acknowledge they are … Drug treatment is limited. Some doctors prescribe so-called "opioid antagonists" that have been used to …
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
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Dr. Mark Kligman will discuss the surgical approach to weight loss. Surgical therapy is a treatment option reserved for individuals 18 to 60 who have a body mass index (BMI) over 40 or between 35 and 40 with obesity related medical complications …
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Houston experiments with rehab for prostitutes instead of jail
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Question by needful thing: Do you know any people who have committed suicide while being in Alcoholics Anonymous.?
Why do you think they died?

Best answer:

Answer by raysny
I work in mental health and have talked to some people that have tried and failed. Here’s what I’ve heard:

1) They were convinced by other AA members that if they took psychiatric medications, they weren’t “really sober”. They stopped taking their medications and were overwhelmed by their mental health disorders.

2) They were shunned by other AA members when their psychiatric disorders became known, either through self-disclosure or when they became symptomatic.

3) Many use alcohol to self-medicate. If they were using alcohol to mask the symptoms of depression for example, these feelings come back intensified; this is known as the rebound effect.

Alcoholics Recovery in the News

York area community calendar
Filed under: alcoholics recovery

ROAD TO RECOVERY: The American Cancer Society needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to their doctor's appointments. … ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Open meetings are held in York at the Methodist Church on Route 1 at 7:30 p.m. Mondays and at 8 p.m …
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Daily Planner: June 27
Filed under: alcoholics recovery

Alcoholics Anonymous: Chico Central — 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., noon, 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. 1102 Mangrove Ave., Chico; Mom's Alcoholics Anonymous — Noon, 5:30 and 8 p.m. 2109 Esplanade, Suite 110, Chico. Meet times, locations or to talk to recovering …
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Anonymous Alcoholic in the News

SMITH: A better war on poverty
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A government agency cannot sit with a former alcoholic in an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, or hug a child who has been abandoned by his parents. On a practical level, government agencies make it harder, not easier, to address legitimate concerns about …
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James Gandolfini's Last Meal: 2 Orders of Fried Prawns, Foie Gras, 8 Drinks
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The Post claims that the actor had been attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in the West Village prior to his death, with a source saying, “I can confirm he has been known to blow lines and drink like an Irish sailor on weekend leave.” Gandolfini's …
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Behaviors Of Alcoholics in the News

Winona County Board: No to new tax on vehicles
Filed under: behaviors of alcoholics

The new department would include the county's new drug court, the restorative justice program, a diversion program, jail programs (such as Alcoholics Anonymous meetings or GED courses) and veteran monitoring. County administrator Duane Hebert said the …
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Fathers' Support Center raises K for mission of training responsible parents
Filed under: behaviors of alcoholics

Then, he said, an Alcoholics Anonymous counselor referred him to the Fathers' Support Center, where he enrolled in its core program, the Responsible Fatherhood Project, a rigorous six-week “boot camp.” He graduated from the program in December 2008 …
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Drinking Wine While Pregnant: The Latest
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Question by Abby: Is Alcoholics Anonymous legally considered to be a religion?

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Answer by Mr. Know It All
No.

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Gumaer to be given Clough Award
Filed under: rehabilitation alcoholism

Responsibilities include overseeing mental health, mental retardation, alcoholism and substance abuse services for the county. During that time, he was instrumental in serving children and families from … He has worked for New York State …
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Abilene, Big Country calendar for weekend and beyond
Filed under: rehabilitation alcoholism

Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Avoca United Methodist Church. … Stroke/Aphasia Recovery Program support group, 1:30-2:30 p.m. West Texas Rehabilitation Center boardroom, 4601 Hartford St. 325-793-3535. Alzheimer's Association …
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Cahill proved a good sport, after all
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