Alcoholism

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Nov 15, 2005 - Jo Murphy

Day Two The Dream

Nov 15, 2005 - Jo Murphy

These are courses that might help you deal with pain. If you take any good courses and would like to recommend them please let me know.

Jun 20, 2005 - Jo Murphy

The Festive Season can bring with it a whole swag of pressures for the recovering alcoholic. Becoming involved in Christmas Projects can ease the pressure of loneliness for Sober Women.

Dec 26, 2004 - Jo Murphy

Empowerment through cartooning can be a handy tool when you are struggling with emotional issues.

Nov 17, 2004 - Jo Murphy

Thought I would fill you in about the changes to this topic and the new focus on wellness! Just in case you are wondering.

Sep 23, 2004 - Jo Murphy

If you are in recovery - then - this is a challenge to your creativity. It is a duel to the funny finish. Let's see who can create the best recovery cartoon in cyberspace!

Aug 6, 2004 - Jo Murphy

Let's get happy. The contents of this article are a surprise!

Jun 27, 2004 - Jo Murphy

A brief look at Step One of Alcoholics Anonymous and a feminine commentary on it.

May 15, 2004 - Jo Murphy

Just a short note offering well wishes and support at Easter. Lots of strategies and activities are suggested.

Apr 9, 2004 - Jo Murphy

A firm stand on encouraging readers not to substitute online interaction for real life fellowship meetings seems necessary.

Mar 5, 2004 - Jo Murphy

This journal is different from other journals. It will become your friend and confidante, it could be the tool that will "get you there! - and keep you here?" If you are a newcomer jumping onto this train on a pathway to serenity - hop aboard you are welcome!

Feb 1, 2004 - Jo Murphy

Over the course of 2004 I would like to take each step of the 'Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous' and examine them one by one. By my calculations we should almost be finished looking at the steps by next Christmas!

Jan 1, 2004 - Jo Murphy

Planning for a happy Christmas requires predicting cravings, triggers and temptations. By doing this we can allow for the four greatest stresses on sobriety. Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired.

Nov 29, 2003 - Jo Murphy

A round up summary of what Alice says about blackout. This essay is also an attempt to explore and discover the website "Go Ask Alice." If you have questions about alcoholism, addiction or any related matters....I highly suggest that you check out the website Go Ask Alice

Oct 17, 2003 - Jo Murphy

Gnome Days, Doona Therapy or just 'escaping to the cave' - these are all good things for women in recovery. They are also very good ways for all women who just want to stay sane to TAKE TIME OUT!

Sep 20, 2003 - Jo Murphy

Recovery from alcoholism and other related addictions and conditions opens up new potentialities for the healing woman. Let's explore these new directions and see where they could possibly lead.

Aug 21, 2003 - Jo Murphy

I would like to make sure that all women and their families feel safe to write on the discussion boards of this topic. This article briefly touches on some privacy issues and talks about the privacy policy.

Jul 31, 2003 - Jo Murphy

Showing we care about women who are undergoing the process of recovery is one of the main ways we can be supportive. Making recoverEcards is simple, effective and fun. If we make a new card everytime a women reaches a milestone of recovery - soon we will have built a lasting resource to share with others. Let's call these resources recoverEcards!

Jun 29, 2003 - Jo Murphy

An description of how the "Women and Alcoholism" will function and an invitation to participate.

May 16, 2003 - Jo Murphy

A woman alcoholic's short tribute to her son for helping her overcome her addiction to alcohol.

Dec 3, 2001 - Jo Murphy

Fact filled article on the effect alcohol has on a woman's hormones.

Nov 10, 2000 - Jo Murphy

Description of the process and side effects associated with the prescription treatment option for chronic alcoholism Antabuse.

Oct 1, 2000 - Jo Murphy

Dated but strong statistics on women and alcoholism from a variety of sources.

Aug 7, 2000 - Jo Murphy

A list of nineteen worthy instructions for living that are especially useful for recovering women alcoholics and their families to keep focused on the more important aspects of life.

Jul 5, 2000 - Jo Murphy

This is a well-written article from the National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence website, which is located at http://www.ncadd.org/summer.html. This was forwarded to me from one of my readers. It addresses a few do's and don'ts for those persons that choose to drink this summer or any other time for that matter.

Jun 15, 2000 - Jo Murphy

Brief test that will uncover whether a person exhibit signs of alcoholism.

May 7, 2000 - Jo Murphy

Inspirational quote by Eleanor Roosevelt that dares women alcoholics to come to grips with their illness and overcome it.

Apr 7, 2000 - Jo Murphy

Brief self-assessment to determine if you are an alcoholic.

Feb 16, 2000 - Jo Murphy

Poem that illustrates how the people you meet and the situations you face during your successes and failures help create who you are.

Feb 9, 2000 - Jo Murphy

A few suggestions of how to live a full, rewarding life despite living with a Woman Alcoholic.

Feb 2, 2000 - Jo Murphy

Lighthearted look at the flip side of alcoholism.

Jan 19, 2000 - Jo Murphy

Short quiz pertaining to effects, influencing factors and risks associated with Women and Alcoholism.

Jan 12, 2000 - Jo Murphy

One woman's tale of being an adult child of an alcoholic.

Jan 6, 2000 - Jo Murphy

Brief article that describes the influencing factors women become alcoholic.

Dec 17, 1999 - Jo Murphy

One woman's struggle to keep sober through the help of her peers.

Dec 1, 1999 - Jo Murphy

Informative article of the risks and benefits associated with women and alcohol.

Nov 17, 1999 - Jo Murphy

An article defining alcoholism and its affects on women.

Oct 14, 1999 - Jo Murphy