Alcohol Self-Help News

News and commentary for mutual-help/self-help in the addictions

Im not an Alcoholic!

Posted by fredjoiners on February 6, 2010

Alcoholic Denial as a Psychological Defence

Denial takes two major forms.

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5 Goals for ACOA’s in Recovery

Posted by fredjoiners on February 6, 2010

Reconstructing the alcoholic family.
World view change in co-dependents, Adult Children of Alcoholics/Al-Anon self-help groups
More @ www.recoveryissexy.com

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Women & the 12 Steps

Posted by fredjoiners on February 6, 2010

Feminist critics of AA have

* challenged the language of AA’s Twelve Steps,
* the spiritual nature of the steps, and
* the male-dominated culture of the Twelve-Step program.

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The Secret to Freedom

Posted by fredjoiners on February 4, 2010

The Buddha’s Secret

The Buddha spent years seeking the secret to understanding the human condition and the sufferings that go with it. His insight was simple, and it can free you of an illusion that promotes dependence. The secret is, “There is no secret.”
FRom; WWW.Recoveryissexy.com

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Posted by fredjoiners on February 3, 2010

FAS is a cluster of four characteristics found in the offspring of mothers who drank during pregnancy.
From; www.RecoveryIsSexy.com

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How Does AA Work; Meetings, Meetings, Meetings

Posted by fredjoiners on February 3, 2010

A study of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step oriented self-help programs finds that they can help most people recover from alcoholism, even those who are not religious or have mental-health problems.
From; www.RecoveryIsSexy.com

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Are We O.K. Yet? 4 Tools to Become O.K. with Others

Posted by fredjoiners on February 3, 2010

By using these 4 simple tools ones relationships can improve.
From; www.RecoveryIsSexy.com

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Alcoholism is a Family Disease

Posted by fredjoiners on January 31, 2010

Family recovery is one of the keys to treatment for alcoholism. From www.RecoveryIsSexy.com

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Characteristics of True Maturity

Posted by fredjoiners on January 31, 2010

An person with true maturity –

* Accepts criticism gratefully. Being honestly glad for an opportunity to improve

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Too Much Alcohol Impairs Seniors’ Thinking

Posted by fredjoiners on January 28, 2010

Too Much Alcohol Impairs Seniors’ Thinking
Effects are more evident in women, researchers say

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) — Elderly people who are heavy drinkers are more likely to suffer memory and cognitive problems than mild-to-moderate drinkers, a new study shows.

via HealthDay.

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