For more than 60 years, the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous have worked for many people with alcohol and other drug problems. Today, the therapeutic value of the steps extends far beyond the field of addiction.
Physicians, therapists and other…
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With so many parents working long hours, it is easy to either miss the signs of alcohol abuse or explain them away. Many parents don’t want to believe that their beloved child is engaging in alcohol use. But burying your…
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A recent Internet search on the topic “dating abuse” yielded over a million responses in less than a second–a good clue that this is a social problem of enormous interest. And there is reason to be concerned.
A study published…
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Many of the myths about alcohol use haven’t changed much since I was walking the halls of high school. And believe me, that was many years ago. How these myths got started is anyone’s guess, but unfortunately, teenagers, who are…
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When children go through adolescents, their bodies and their emotions go through a tremendous change. Teens are under constant peer pressure, an intense need to conform and fit in with their peer group. At the same time, they’re discovering their…
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One of the most powerful tools in the addiction arsenal has long been support groups. Younger alcohol abusers seem to have good results from the traditional 12- step programs where they will have an “older” — meaning more experienced —…
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If you are the abuser, don’t cry “foul” if an intervention team shows up at your home one day – or morning – or even at sunset. And remember one thing always, no matter how tough you may have been…
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If you are a teenage or young adult drinker, you may want to check yourself out. Take a look at www.checkyourself.org to learn if you have an alcohol or drug problem and what to do about it if you do.…
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Yes, but because alcohol abuse can lead to alcohol dependence, or alcoholism, it’s imperative to understand how that can happen and to learn how to stop alcohol abuse in its early stages. Some youngsters are susceptible to alcohol dependence for…
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If you suspect that your child is a heavy drinker or has been binge drinking, none of this is going to be easy for you. Suspecting, knowing, and then finding options for your next move is pain no parent expects…
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