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  • Local events for Sunday, Nov. 22 - Corning Leader

    21 Nov 2009 | 9:10 am
    Local events for Sunday, Nov. 22Corning LeaderAlcoholics Anonymous | 7 pm, Addison Community Center, 110 Front St., Addison. Open, discussion meeting. - Alcoholics Anonymous “Primary Purpose” | 7 pm,

  • Alcoholics can never be social drinkers - Times and Transcript

    21 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    Alcoholics can never be social drinkersTimes and TranscriptI suggest you urge your father to check out Alcoholics Anonymous. You can find the local organization in the white pages of your phone book, under "AA" or Alcoholics can never be social drinkersGary Post Tribuneall 2 news articles »

  • Around town for Nov. 22 - SuburbanJournals

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:36 pm
    Around town for Nov. 22SuburbanJournalsALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, GROUP 451: 7 pm Tuesday, First Assembly of God Church, 8759 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O'Fallon. Closed/female/non-smoking.

  • Recovering alcoholic finds relief in music - Tampa Tribune

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:10 pm
    Recovering alcoholic finds relief in musicTampa TribuneThe singer-songwriter's album "The Gift of Brokenness" contains 12 songs, each corresponding to one of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.

  • Local events for Saturday, Nov. 21 - Corning Leader

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:13 pm
    Local events for Saturday, Nov. 21Corning LeaderAlcoholics Anonymous “One Step at a Time” group | 7 pm, First Congregational Church, 171 W. Pulteney St., Corning. Open, discussion meeting.
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    About.com Alcoholism

  • Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:05 pm
    Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them. The following self-assessment tests can help you determine whether or not it may be time to get help. Alcohol Abuse Screening Quiz Drug Abuse Screening Quiz Could You Be Depressed? Is Your Child Using Drugs or Alcohol? Is Your Child Huffing Inhalants? Questions for Families: Are You Troubled by Someone's Drinking? Are You Enabling an Alcoholic or Addict? Did You Grow Up With a Problem Drinker? Domestic Abuse Screening…

  • What Is the Harm in Heavy Drinking?

    18 Nov 2009 | 5:15 pm
    You may have heard that if you drink more than the recommended guideslines for alcohol consumption your drinking is in the "at risk" category. But at risk for what? What exactly is the harm in drinking too much? Read more... Related Information: Getting Help for Drinking Problems Finding the Right Treatment Program Does Treatment Work? Photo: BigStockPhoto.comWhat Is the Harm in Heavy Drinking? originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 01:15:30.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • What Does 'At-Risk' Drinking Mean?

    17 Nov 2009 | 5:58 pm
    If you regularly exceed the recommended guidelines for daily and weekly alcohol consumption you may be concerned that your drinking pattern is not safe. Heavy drinking is considered an "at risk" level of alcohol consumption, so you may have a reason to be concerned. Read more... Related Information: What Is Alcoholism? Alcohol Abuse vs. Alcohol Dependence Online Alcoholism Screening Quiz Photo: BigStockPhoto.comWhat Does 'At-Risk' Drinking Mean? originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 01:58:49.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • FDA to Examine Alcohol Energy Drinks

    16 Nov 2009 | 4:30 pm
    Are those new alcohol energy drinks really safe? Doesn't adding caffeine to an alcoholic beverage encourage the consumption of even more alcohol? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking at the safety and legality of alcoholic beverages that contain caffeine as an additive. At the request of several state attorney generals, the FDA decided to examine the health and safety issues surrounding the popular beverages. The FDA sent letters to 30 manufacturers of the beverages giving them 30 days to show proof that the drinks are safe. Read more...FDA to Examine Alcohol Energy Drinks…

  • Alcohol in the News

    15 Nov 2009 | 4:05 pm
    Rapper 'Lil Boosie' Faces More Prison Time... Realtors Want Guidelines for Drug Houses... Lawmaker Wants 'Three Strikes' Law for DUIs... Mexico's Drug Cartels Recruiting Youth... Police Find Meth Lab on Moped... Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time... More... Read more... Free Newsletter: Sign Up for Recovery News Join the Discussion: Alcoholism Forum Photo: © Getty Images Alcohol in the News originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 00:05:04.Permalink | Comment | Email this
 
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  • Older problem drinkers use more alcohol than do their younger counterparts

    21 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Older adults who have alcohol dependence problems drink significantly more than do younger adults who have similar problems, a new study has found. The findings suggest that older problem drinkers may have developed a tolerance for alcohol and need to drink even more than younger abusers to achieve the effects they seek.

  • Current cigarette smokers at increased risk of seizures

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    A recent study determined there is a significant risk of seizure for individuals who currently smoke cigarettes. This is the first prospective study to examine the potential risks associated with cigarette smoking, caffeine intake, and alcohol consumption as they independently relate to epilepsy.

  • Intervention can reduce hostile perceptions in children with prenatal alcohol exposure

    19 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm
    Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) has been linked to significant impairments in social skills. Researchers have found that a social- skills intervention called Children's Friendship Training can lead to a decrease in hostile attributions or perceptions of children with PAE.

  • Treating alcohol-use disorders and tuberculosis together

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Treatment for alcohol use disorders and tuberculosis (TB) is rarely integrated, even though the two diseases have a high co-occurrence. American and Russian researchers have jointly designed and are monitoring an innovative program that will deliver alcohol treatment as part of routine TB care. The trial study is continuing.

  • Brief intervention works for drivers who persist in driving while intoxicated

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Researchers comparing the effectiveness of two interventions on driving-while-impaired re-offenders with alcohol problems found that one -- Brief Motivational Interviewing (BMI) -- was more effective. While both interventions led to significant declines in risky drinking, BMI produced significantly more pronounced and longer-lasting reductions in risking drinking compared to the control intervention.
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  • Linking The Treatment Of Alcohol-Use Disorders And Tuberculosis

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    The integration of alcohol screening, treatment and referral into primary care and other medical settings is not routinely done. Nor are there any studies evaluating the effectiveness of integrating care for alcohol use disorders (AUDs) into routine treatment for tuberculosis (TB), despite the high co-occurrence and mortality associated with these two diseases.

  • An Intervention That Can Reduce Hostile Perceptions In Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) has been linked to a wide array of developmental deficits, including significant impairments in social skills. An examination of a social- skills intervention called Children's Friendship Training found that it led to a decrease in hostile attributions or perceptions of children with PAE. Results will be published in the February 2010 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.

  • A Brief Intervention That Works For Drivers Who Persist In Driving While Intoxicated

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    Driving while impaired (DWI) contributes significantly to road-traffic crashes, and is involved in more than one-third of all fatalities. Many DWI recidivists - drinking drivers who re-offend - do not participate in mandated alcohol-evaluation and intervention programs or else continue to drink problematically after their licenses have been re-issued.

  • AMA Urges Safety And Common Sense In Schoolies Week, Australia

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    AMA Vice President, Dr Steve Hambleton, said today that Schoolies Week is a traditional celebration for students after a tough year, but it is also a time of high health risk for young people. Dr Hambleton, a Brisbane GP, said the focus has been on preventing the risks of alcohol and binge drinking but students should be equally careful and cautious about their sexual health.

  • Mathematical Abilities Examined In Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) have a number of cognitive deficits, but mathematical ability seems particularly damaged. Little is known about the brain structures related to mathematical deficits in children with FASD. A new study that used diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to investigate the relationship between mathematical skills and brain white matter structure in children with FASD supports the importance of the left parietal area for mathematical tasks.
 
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  • Alcohol makes your heart healthier

    As if you needed another excuse to have a drink. Now researchers in Spain have conducted a study of 40 000 people and found that those who drank alcohol regularly tended to have a lower risk of a... [ This is a summary only. Click the title link to see the full article on the site. ]

  • Childhood experiences of adults with alcohol and/or sexual, gambling, or drug difficulties.

    A Research Study, posted on behalf of the University of Essex. · How does somebody develop an addiction? · Are there childhood experiences that make it more likely that someone will develop such... [ This is a summary only. Click the title link to see the full article on the site. ]

  • Online Psychological Therapy Proven Effective

    A recent research study published in the Lancet has demonstrated the effectiveness of online psychological counselling for mental health problems. The study followed a group receiving therapy over... [ This is a summary only. Click the title link to see the full article on the site. ]

  • Effects of Alcohol on Sleep

    Many of you will say that you need a drink in order to sleep, that alcohol actually helps you sleep better. While it may be true that drinking will get you off to sleep quicker, unfortunately the... [ This is a summary only. Click the title link to see the full article on the site. ]

  • Group Support for Alcohol Problems

    An important factor in solving your problems with alcohol is talking to other people who understand what you’re going through, who won’t judge you for it, and who will genuinely share... [ This is a summary only. Click the title link to see the full article on the site. ]
 
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  • Giving it away so I can keep it.

    C
    21 Nov 2009 | 6:46 am
    Purty, ain't they?   It’s what we say about sobriety in the Alcoholics Anonymous prog

  • The demon drink intrudes yet again

    followthatmouse
    21 Nov 2009 | 5:55 am
    Not far away, opposite the pier, which is already surrounded by long-hours-opening boozers, someone wants to open yet another boozer from 8.00 in the morning continuously until 3 am the following morning. I used to rail against fuddy duddies, but those sections of the community who campaign against the wide availability of alcohol have a point. Witness the two idiots who have been decorating the outside of the building here. It was supposed to be a two week job when they first appeared FOUR weeks ago. Their slow progress has been because they are alcoholics. They keep forgetting where they…

  • Alcohol 'protects men's hearts'

    Bill
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:59 am
    BBC News – Alcohol ‘protects men’s hearts’ UK experts said the findings shou

  • Deep denial about my drug and alcohol problem.

    soberduke
    18 Nov 2009 | 4:45 pm
    For those of you who don’t know me, I have been clean and sober for nearly 23 years.  I nearly killed myself before realizing that I had a problem with booze and drugs.  My denial was strong and it was coupled with my ignorance.  It never occurred to me that the life I was living was much different than the life of my friends and schoolmates.  At some point it should have occurred to me that I had never received a single invitation to the psychiatric hospitals and rehabs.  Psychiatrists, family members and emergency room doctors had placed me there without them asking me. My life was…

  • The Jews Down Under...Roundup of Australian Jewish news

    dhharrison
    16 Nov 2009 | 12:15 pm
    JCCV tackles teenage alcohol abuse MELBOURNE–The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has moved forward in its campaign against alcohol abuse and related risky behaviour by young people in the Victorian Jewish community. JCCV Social Justice Committee chairperson Rimma Sverdlin said the organization had appointed “Debbie Zauder to develop a community education strategy to encourage responsible consumption of alcohol. This has been facilitated by a grant from the Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation.” Zauder has a Masters degree in Applied Social Research and…
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  • Why Exercise Makes You Less Anxious

    Bill
    21 Nov 2009 | 10:40 am
    You’re probably asking yourself, “Why would he think I’d care?” Well, you

  • Healing the Hardware of the Soul

    Randall E. Greene
    21 Nov 2009 | 8:03 am
    Do we change our lives and, thereby, change our brains—or do changes in our brains help to change our lives? These are not academic concerns. They matter to us as alcoholics. Our addicted thinking affects every aspect of our lives—indeed, as Alcoholics Anonymous affirms: “The main problem of the alcoholic centers in his mind, rather than in his body.” If you want to keep up with first-rate brain research, one first-rate source is the nonprofit Dana Foundation, which connects Web browsers to a wide range of resources about neuroscience. Other options are for-profit resources…

  • Keep It Simple Saturday

    bats0711
    21 Nov 2009 | 7:36 am
    Recovery terms are really pissing me off lately but then when searching for a Keep It Simple graphic this morning, I came upon this graphic which made me laugh my ass off.  They sure were simple, weren’t they?  I’m going to wonder for a really long time why Bing would put K.I.S.S. with all those other recovery graphics.  Anyway back to the topic.  How do you keep things simple when they all bombard you at once?  I mean seriously, they say solve each problem as they come at you, solve one thing at a time, live life on life’s terms.  How do you solve one thing at a…

  • Indian summer

    Man Alive
    21 Nov 2009 | 7:22 am
    can i live the moment?  rarely. but my girlfriend and i got married a couple of weeks ago and life is good the weather has been perfect i have never had cancer (its the fear of cancer that i have to work on) sober over 3.5 + years and so much more.   thanks for making it such a great day. manalive    

  • Giving it away so I can keep it.

    C
    21 Nov 2009 | 6:46 am
    Purty, ain't they?   It’s what we say about sobriety in the Alcoholics Anonymous prog
 
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    The Discovering Alcoholic

  • The TDA Alphabet Primer: A is for Abstinence

    The Discovering Alcoholic
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:34 pm
    Abstinence, to the recovering alcoholic it can either be a ball and chain or a ticket to freedom; it all depends upon one’s point of reference. Abstinence during my early years of sobriety seemed more like a punitive sentence, damned to eternally long for what I could no longer have. It was all white knuckle and clenched teeth, yet I knew it was at least better than the alternative. I don’t know the exact moment when it changed, but at some point as my recovery matured I found myself doing things and enjoying experiences I knew would have never been possible if I had still been drinking.

  • A Game with No Winners

    The Discovering Alcoholic
    18 Nov 2009 | 10:01 pm
    A hat tip to Bluefin for sending me the link to this video. So obviously I wasn’t the only one to have fun with this video.

  • Less Cancer, More Birthdays

    The Discovering Alcoholic
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:05 pm
    The American Society’s Great American Smokeout is this Thursday, so if you have been looking for a good day to stop smoking- it’s time to man up. I know that many in recovery claim that smoking helps keep them sober including me back in the nicotine stained days, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Beyond the fact that smoking is bad for one’s health, admitting one’s powerlessness to tobacco undermines recovery. The odds are steep with only 5% of people who try going cold turkey become smoke-free and less than one in three with medication and therapy,…

  • Life After Drinking is Better… Honestly

    The Discovering Alcoholic
    16 Nov 2009 | 10:45 pm
    One of the many justifications to imbibe I made as a practicing alcoholic was that drinking was a prerequisite for fun. Ballgames, golf, and dining out were all activities I couldn’t even imagine doing without a beer in my hand or access to the bar. It wasn’t much different for me in early recovery during my first year or two I considered sobriety and boring synonymous. As I matured in my however, new alcohol-free activities began to take the place of the old. I began to enjoy things I never imagined possible even they lacked access to a barmaid, cooler, or at least a flask. I had begun…

  • Shelby County Treatment Center Aces CARF

    The Discovering Alcoholic
    15 Nov 2009 | 9:30 pm
    Congratulations to the Shelby County Treatment Center of Alabama (SCTC) for qualifying once again for a 3-year CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) certification for outpatient opioid treatment. More than that, the CARF surveyors that spent several days digging through the records, observing operations, and interviewing personnel made no recommendations “which signifies they did not identify any areas of nonconformance”. This places the SCTC among an elite group, only 3% of all clinics surveyed attain this distinction. I’ve led a recovery group at the SCTC for…
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    Recovery Crossroads

  • Alcoholics Anonymous Origins and History Articles

    dickb
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:04 pm
    Alcoholics Anonymous Origins and History ArticlesBy Dick B.1. A.A. History Articles by Dick B. http://www.dickb.com/articles.shtml 2. Mental Health Matters: Alcohol Addiction http://mental-health-matters.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=47:alcohol-addiction&Itemid=2048&layout=default 3. A.A. Bibliography Home: 35 A.A. History Articles by Dick B. http://www.aabibliography.com/dickbhtml/dickbart.html 4. Recovery Crossroads - Alcoholism and Addiction Recovery Community> A.A. With Dick B. 5. Cyber Recovery Social Network Forums - Alcohol and Drug Addiction…

  • Intimacy with God - Part 2

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    20 Nov 2009 | 6:01 am
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  • Mental Health - Part 5

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  • Intimacy with God - Part 1

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  • Mental Health - Part 4

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    Alcoholism Blog

  • Nov 21, Alcohol Intervention

    21 Nov 2009 | 10:02 am
    Alcohol Intervention can be used to get an unwilling person into rehab for alcoholism and drug addiction...

  • Nov 21, Alcoholic Anonymous

    21 Nov 2009 | 9:57 am
    Alcoholic Anonymous Like other forms of addiction, as people they become more dependent on alcohol, they isolate themselves, cutting themselves off from family, friends...

  • Nov 21, Alcohol Help

    21 Nov 2009 | 9:53 am
    Alcohol Help, there are many ways to get help is you or your loved one is struggling with alcohol problems...

  • Nov 21, Alcohol Detox

    21 Nov 2009 | 9:46 am
    Alcohol Detox outlines what happens when you or your loved one goes in for detox treatment...

  • Nov 21, Causes of Alcohol Use

    21 Nov 2009 | 9:40 am
    Causes of Alcohol Use outlines the major factors that cause people to become alcoholics or addicted to drugs...
 
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    The Sober Village

  • Guess your number game

    Rocketman
    21 Nov 2009 | 4:43 am
    http://www.quizyourprofile.com/guessyournumber.swf

  • Hey Everyone crka62 Just Joined Us!

    Forums Team
    21 Nov 2009 | 2:36 am
    Welcome to the Sober Village! We're glad you have found your way here. Please contact any of the members or any of us if you have any questions or need help in navigating the forums. You can view the Forums Team list to contact us here... If you have questions about posting and how the forums work you can view our FAQ tips here at the FAQ page Once again welcome!! Sober Village Forums Team

  • KIDS

    Rocketman
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:16 pm
    A Little girl ran to her Grandfather, Jumped into his arms and gave him a great big hug. Then she ran her fingers across his bald head and down the side of his wrinkled face. Did God make you Grandpa she asked? "Yes honey, he made me" She felt her own cheek and asked, "did God make me too?" "Yes honey, he made you too" "Well" she shrugged. "Don't you think he's doing a better job now than he used to?"

  • H1N1

    Rocketman
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:39 pm
    This is very interesting. You Tube You Tube

  • AMA Says Marijuana Has Medical Uses, Calls for More Research

    Sober Bot
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:20 pm
    Marijuana (cannabis) has been shown through limited research to have proven medical uses, the American Medical Association said in a new policy statement that also urges the federal government to consider moving the drug out of Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act in order to facilitate clinical research and development of cannabinoid-based medications. More...
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    Alcohol Treatment Clinics

  • Types of Alcohol Treatment Programs

    What kinds of Alcohol Treatment are available?  Alcoholism is a terrible and sometimes deadly disease.  When seeking an alcohol treatment program choosing the right one can be a daunting task.  It is important to know what types of alcohol treatment are available.  Most alcohol treatment programs will offer a variety ...

  • Florida Rehabilitation:

    The time for alcohol intervention is now.  Landing on this website was no accident, and it may be the best thing that has ever happened to you.  Alcohol destroys everything it comes in contact with.  Florida Rehabilitation clinics are here to help you or your loved one overcome the devastating ...

  • Delaware alcohol rehabilitation centers:

    If you are reading this, chances are that you or a loved one is an alcoholic.  You feel lonely, misunderstood, alienated and confused.  The first thing you must realize is that there is hope.  There can be a happy future in store for you and your loved ones.  Delaware alcohol ...

  • California Alcohol Recovery Programs:

    The population of California is over 34 million.  Nearly 3 million of these individuals are alcoholics, and most of those are going without treatment.  Because that all important first step is so difficult for the alcoholic to make, often alcohol intervention is needed.  If you have a loved one with ...

  • Arkansas Rehabilitation Services:

    The affects of alcohol are devastating.  Alcoholism has been known to ruin friendships, destroy marriages, separate families and disrupt communities.  Arkansas is no different in it’s affliction by alcoholism.  Treatment clinics for alcohol in Arkansas work with the individual and families to carve out treatment programs that work. Since taking the ...
 
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