Posts Tagged ‘drug abuse’

Question by shipit67: How exactly is alcoholism (and drug abuse for that matter) considered a disease?
My dad is a piece of crap alcoholic. The alcoholics anonymous “Big Book” compares alcoholism to an allergy and an illness. Am I the only one who is saying “huh?!” You have to DRINK in order to become an alcoholic, whereas contracting most forms of illness, (with the exception of STD’s, lung cancer induced from smoking, etc.) are contracted through no fault of the person stricken with the illness. My dad didn’t have to start drinking, he chose to.

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Answer by bt
there are many people who drink alcohol, and a small percent are actually alcoholics. if your dad never drank, you’re right, he couldn’t be an alcholic. it seems that some people are more genetically predisposed to becoming addicted to alcohol (think about that for your future). it becomes an issue when someone actually becomes dependent on alcohol, meaning that they have withdrawal symptoms when they go without alcohol. the best thing you can be is supportive, especially if he’s trying to stop. that can be very hard to do. good luck.

Overcoming Alcohol Abuse in the News

Housing a must to help women battling opiate addiction, advocates say
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After spending the past three months of her most recent pregnancy homeless, Bean was admitted a week before she delivered to Lund Family Center, a mental health and substance abuse treatment center for mothers in Burlington. Women battling drug …
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Students learn tragic results of bad decisions
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“He lost his life because of a drug that shouldn't have been on the streets,” said Tessier, who is now a member of the Timmins DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program board. “On a cold October morning, our whole family was in shock, in disbelief …
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The Effects Of Alcoholism in the News

Church Says Existing Alcohol Laws Benefit Utah
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While many other states are trying to curb alcohol consumption because of the significant public costs and the many problems associated with it, some in Utah are trying to undo laws and regulations that have contributed to these desirable outcomes …
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“Nothing good ever comes from violence.” -Martin Luther
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Undoubtedly, cyber crimes and many of the crimes like killings (shootings), stealing, smuggling, drug abuse, alcoholism, rape, sexual immorality, corruption (cheatings), human trafficking, etc. of our youth are strongly shown. These crimes are …
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Ravaged by alcoholism: Heart-wrenching photos of frail mum-of-four – who is …
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Dealing With An Alcoholic Family Member in the News

Disbarred lawyer's self-defense unsuccessful
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Jones cross-examined the security guard who arrested him — an off-duty Roanoke sheriff's officer — for more than an hour, and through his questions unsuccessfully tried to accuse the man of drug abuse, of consuming alcohol prior to the incident and …
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Graduation day for formerly homeless
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The third oldest in a family of 14 children, Johnson lived a life filled with drugs, alcohol, theft and guns until he hit rock bottom. … Students do not take a test to graduate, but are evaluated by staff members based on their performance in the …
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Question by Jenny: Alcohol drug abuse…………..?
I have to do a presentation tomorrow trying to appeal to my peers (high school) that alcohol drug abuse is bad. What are some good things or facts to say? (I’m just looking for more ideas)
Thank you.
bleh, it’s late
I meant
alcohol use abuse

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Answer by Horsense
I am headed to bed, but you are welcome to research:

“What’s Wrong With Binge Drinking?”
http://watchtower.org/e/20040922a/article_01.htm

“Alcohol Misuse and Health”
http://watchtower.org/e/20051008/article_02.htm

“Young People and Drugs”
http://watchtower.org/e/20030408/article_01.htm

“Drug Abuse . . .”:
– Who Takes Them?
– Why Do People Abuse Them?
http://watchtower.org/e/20010708/article_01.htm

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Duluth schools weigh random tests for drugs, alcohol
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Alcohol abuse among over 50s has increased since the financial crisis – thejournal.ie
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Alcohol abuse among over 50s has increased since the financial crisis thejournal.ie It has also revealed that reaching retirement age was often met with a fall in alcohol consumption and smoking, and was likely to prompt the over 65s to purchase private health insurance. 16.5 per cent of those surveyed smoke, a fall of 2 per cent from …

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PTSD Symptoms Increased with Alcohol Consumption in College Students – The Bottom Line
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PTSD Symptoms Increased with Alcohol Consumption in College Students The Bottom Line A recent study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows that there is a link between alcohol consumption and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms in college students. The study, “Reciprocal Associations Between PTSD Symptoms … and more »

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