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Drug & Alcohol Education AA, Al-Anon owe debt of gratitude to Lois Wilson Abuse of addictive pain medications is on the rise Addiction in the workplace A problem worth solving Alcohol abusers risk several kinds of liver disease Alcohol and sexual assault - breaking the link Alcohol can take a heavier toll on women Alcohol may affect male's role in reproduction Alcohol may benefit heart, but what about the risks Alcohol poisoning - Drinking too much too fast can kill you Alcohol-free summer activities are safest bet Binge drinking can lead to fatal alcohol poisoning Businesses benefit by helping substance abusing workers Celebrities offer hope, healing by telling their real-life stories of addiction and recovery Chemical-creativity link may be folklore Childhood ADHD linked to substance abuse Clergy can play a key role in addressing addiction Clergy can play key role in healing from alcoholism Club drugs linked to sexual assaults, serious health effects Congressmen push for better access to addiction treatment Culture of acceptance must change to detour binge drinking at colleges Dan Anderson led social reform movement that humanized the treatment of alcoholics Dispelling the myths about marijuana Drug court success stories reduce the cycle of addiction, crime Drug courts are cost-effective, compassionate thing to do DWIs You drink, you drive, you lose--a lot Ecstasy users rave on despite drug's danger Education, awareness is key to preventing inhalant abuse Efforts to prevent DWI are making a difference Father's drinking might affect health of newborn GHB - A deadly, addictive drug Healthy coping strategies, support can help US troops avoid substance abuse Heat and alcohol a dangerous combination Inhalant abuse by young people is preventable Jung, Oxford Group helped influence spiritual roots of AA Keep summertime water activities safe and sober Knowing the facts could help prevent binge drinking at colleges Many good reasons for providing a drug-free workplace Marijuana- Not the harmless drug it was once thought Meaningful rites of passage can replace drinking to excess Meth a dangerous, addictive drug sweeps the nation Meth is a dangerous, addictive drug gaining popularity Minnesota Model created humane, therapeutic setting for alcoholics Moyers memoir serves as a voice for recovery National Recovery Month helps reduce stigma of addiction New booklet explains addiction as a brain disease Older adults deserve recovery from alcoholism, addiction to prescription drugs Oops phenomenon explains addiction as a brain diease Pain management can avoid addiction to pain Parents need to do their homework when it comes to drugs People in recovery learn its not all about me Play on addiction and recovery is about passing it on Prescription painkiller OxyContin is target of abuse Preventing hard drinking among hard workers Recovery Month highlights getting help for addiction Research links alcohol abuse and breast cancer Research links alcohol and cancer risk Researchers study alcohol's link to Alzheimer's Resolving that change need not be negative or traumatic Rural America is not exempt from alcohol, drug problems Rural America rivals big cities in drug abuse Secondhand smoke poses serious health risks to nonsmokers Server responsibility can help prevent drunk driving Smoking can have severe effects on fetus, newborns Steroid abusers ignore a long list of dangers Stop drinking to stop potentially fatal alcoholic liver disease Substance abuse among the elderly A growing problem Substance abuse linked to poor academic performance, memory loss among teens Survey shows 2006 teen drug use continued decline Tackling underage drinking requires a community approach The Big Book of AA a lifeline to recovery The case for lowering legal BAC levels even more The changing face of heroin--a powerful, addicting drug The healthy benefits of journal keeping Treatment can help curb the cycle of crime, substance abuse among inmates Twenty-Four Hours a Day touches millions in recovery Underage drinking is focus of Alcohol Awareness Month Underage drinking is strong predictor of alcoholism, alcohol abuse Understanding BAC can put the brakes on drunk driving US Rep Ramstad - Principles of recovery groups could help nation end divisiveness, find common ground Using booze won't help you snooze What to say when your child asks Did you ever do drugs With one click, mutual-help groups are at hand online Women still face barriers to addiction treatment Workplaces can be supportive of recovering coworkers

Help for Family & Friends Adult children of alcoholics practice being normal Al-Anon offers new life to families of alcoholics Alateen offers strength, support for children of alcoholics Caregivers need self-care to battle compassion fatigue Caregiving need not be an unmanageable burden Dealing with grief is a healthy process-for anyone Detachment with love takes on deeper meaning Families, troops better prepared for war's emotional trauma Family members can untangle from a loved one's addiction Family members can't control a loved one's addiction How to help an older adult with substance abuse problems Intervention may be the nudge people need to get help Kinship caregivers offer safe harbor for children of alcoholics Letting go of our need for control frees us Many deny or dismiss substance abuse among the elderly Moving from anger to forgiveness is a healing experience Older adults can fight chemical dependency Older adults can overcome addiction to alcohol, medications Parents can help kids stay alcohol-free Recovering alcoholics can benefit from Al-Anon Self-care is about setting boundaries, letting go Single moms can learn the art of self-care Solutions for homelessness include addiction recovery Taking care of parents who didn't take care of you Understanding a loved one's Twelve Step program

Help For The Addicted AA - What it is and how you can join AA celebrates its origin--Bill W's meeting with Dr Bob AA's Twelve Steps teach people to live without resentment

Help for the Holidays
All I really need to know to survive the holidays I learned at a Twelve Step program Awareness, planning can help make for sober holidays Holiday season of indulgence is a challenge for compulsive overeaters Keep the holidays safe - Don't drink and drive Learning the attitude of gratitude for the holidays New Year- a time to create lasting changein beliefs, behavior Party hosts can lift holiday spirits without the bottle Recovering alcoholics receive the gift of choice Recovery - A special gift for the whole family Recovery is the greatest gift of all Rethinking resolutions and embracing imperfection Slogans can inspire us all for the New Year Tips for preventing the holiday blues, staying sober To keep the program, we must give it away Try the Serenity Prayer instead of New Year's resolutions Twelve Steps help overeaters deal with the holidays

Addiction & Related Illness Information
After 20 years, 'Codependent No More' still going strong Alcohol and diabetes can be a fatal combination Author shares his journey of recovery from compulsive gambling Cancer diagnosis can threaten one's recovery from addiction Congressman Ramstad makes strong case for addiction treatment First responders need help coping with stress GA - A compulsive gambler's guide to recovery Getting hooked on cybersex can destroy lives, families Hepatitis C -- A silent epidemic for injection drug users Managing depression calls for careful diagnosis, treatment Misery addicts can find happiness, end self-sabotage PTSD, addiction will be casualties of Iraq war Solutions for homelessness include addiction recovery Substance abuse link to HIV AIDS is stronger than ever Suicide prevention can start with countering myths Tis the season to put compulsive spending in check Twelve Steps can help manage various types of chronic illness Twelve Steps offer a path to mental health Twelve Steps offer new hope for self-injurers US combat soldiers return as 'walking wounded' War's toll of PSSD, addiction problems mounts

Spirituality, Relaxation, Meditation
Achieving healthy friendships - A lifeline to sobriety Author expresses the universality of loss, grief Native American traditions blend with AA principles Serenity Prayer gets to the heart of recovery Spirituality involves daily practice of prayer, meditation Spirituality lies at the heart of every person, recovery St Paul 'recovery church' gives new spin to happy hour The spirituality of recovery is about a new way of life Twelve Step recovery is spirituality at its best Twelve Step recovery teaches the art of balance, letting go

Prevention Tips for Young People & Parents
Awareness can help prevent teen dating abuse Awareness of inhalant abuse needs to start early Changes in brain increase teen risk of drug addiction Changing the culture of drinking on college campuses Childhood depression is on the rise; early diagnosis is key Children are the innocent victims of second-hand smoke Clues for a healthy and safe spring break Colleges, communities work to curb binge drinking Connecting to school can prevent risky teen behaviors Diligent efforts needed to reduce underage drinking Doing 'esteemable acts,' not drugs, fuels self-esteem Drug Czar warns-Pushers move to PC to reach teens Generation Rx - The alarming rise in prescription drug abuse Graduation parties can be safe, sober, happy affairs Legal community pitches in to prevent underage drinking Native Americans have 'One Sky' approach to prevention Parents - Do not provide alcohol to underage youth Parents can seize teachable moments to talk about alcoholism Parents can spot teen drug use and take steps to prevent it Parents need to be vigilant chaperones of teen parties Parents need to recognize the changing drug landscape Parents, communities can help keep graduations alcohol-free Prom, graduation season - Time to take the SADD pledge Recovery schools support sobriety for young people Sit-down family dinnerscan help prevent teen drug abuse Some good reasons young people should avoid alcohol Spring break options need not center on alcohol Spring break--A critical time for responsible choices Study-Early drinking a strong predictor of alcoholism Survey suggests decline in teen drug use--and continuing need for prevention Teens can take action to prevent violence The strong link between advertising and underage drinking Underage drinking--not a harmless rite of passage What parents and kids need to know about bullying

Addiction Organizations
• Hazelden
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Gamblers Anonymous
• Teen Troubles

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