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Alcohol Addiction and its Side Effects
Alcohol addiction hits millions of people. The disease slowly creates dependence and destruction of a healthy body.
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Addiction & Dependence
As many try to make sense of a loved one's behaviors surrounding their drinking or drug use, it is important to remember that addiction is an illness that must be treated
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Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Dependence
Alcoholics may all look the same at first glance but there are two groups; those suffering from a brain disease and those who are victims of substance abuse.
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Alcohol Detox Withdrawal Symptoms and Care
Alcohol detox is a difficult time for addicts. Know what to expect from the physical alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
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From Depression to Alcoholism
An understanding about the co-morbid link between depression and alcoholism is essential to the proper diagnosis and effective treatment of alcoholism.
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Hiding Behind The Family Coat of Arms
So you drank or used to be happy? Did it work? Who do you have to blame for your unhappiness? Do you hide behind the family coat of arms?
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How the Body Uses Alcohol
Alcohol is a drug. Understanding the negative health effects of alcohol consumption may deter alcohol abuse.
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What Happens During Alcohol Detox?
Alcohol detox is a difficult time for addicts. Know what to expect from the physical alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
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Alcohol Affects Brain Function
Alcohol addiction treatment should manage both the chemical change and the psychosocial factors that brought on the addiction.
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Benjamin Bratt Stars as The Cleaner on A&E
Benjamin Bratt stars in "The Cleaner," a dramatic series about drug addiction and an extreme interventionist. This new drama airs on A&E Cable television.
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Children of Alcoholics
Parental alcohol misuse damages and disrupts a child from having a contented life. It blights the lives of entire families and harms the healthy development of children.
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Drinking Problems and Americans
A US study estimates that about 30 percent of Americans report having an alcohol disorder at some time in their lives. Over half had alcohol abuse, the others dependency.
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Facing My Own Addiction
The story of a Sara M., a drug addict and alcoholic who never went to jail, lost her family, or her health, but was dying inside...
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Ibogaine for Use in Addiction Recovery
This little known medicine has been sidelined in the United States as a treatment for addictions. In countries where it can be used, the results have been promising.
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Understanding Addiction
The part that substance abuse plays in addiction is only on the surface. Becoming free of addiction also means releasing the psychological barriers of protection
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What is Antabuse?
Description of the process and side effects associated with the prescription treatment option for chronic alcoholism Antabuse.
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Alcohol Consumption Affects the Body
Alcohol remains one of the most commonly used drugs in our society. In fact, studies and surveys indicate it is still the number one drug choice in Canada.
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Alcohol's Health Benefits & Risks
Whether or not it is safe for you to drink depends on your physical and psychological health profile.
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Celebrity Rehab Reality TV
Dr Drew Pinsky described his new celebrity rehab reality TV show to Ellen. Watching the recovery process could save lives by helping people overcome drug addictions.
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College Drinking: Know Your Limit
When it comes to drinking, what does it mean to "know your limit"? Here are tips to help you prevent alcohol abuse and learn when to stop.
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Why Stars Struggle with Addictions
Actor Heath Ledger was famous, handsome, wealthy, & talented. On January 22, 2008, he was found dead of a possible overdose in his apartment in Manhattan. Ledger was 28.
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28 Days Stars Sandra Bullock as Alcoholic
28 Days is a movie starring Sandra Bullock that takes on the very difficult subject of addiction and alcoholism in a treatment center.
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12 Step Program for Teens Needs Other Elements
When parents are faced with alcohol addiction in their sons or daughters, many turn to traditional AA programs for the answers. This may not be the best choice.
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Gambling Debts and Bankruptcy
Just as night follows day, gambling problems cause gambling debts. Those with debt problems should seek to stop gambling and seek professional gambling help now.
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Make a Difference
A discussion of ways to make a difference in the treatment of children.
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Portraying Poverty in the News
The mainstream media presents those who live in poverty as being inherently different from the rest of society by creating artificial divisions and dissimilarities
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Sci-Fi TV News Watch
A look at the latest Sci-Fi TV News.
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Teenage Gaming Addiction Increasing
About one in 10 children is addicted to video or Internet games, a new study from the National Institute on Media and Family found.
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Video Game Addiction Clinic
Twitching because there's no controller in your hand? Traditional addiction clinics might not be able to help, but a centre in Amsterdam now has help for game addicts.
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A Review of Pattie Boyd's Wonderful Tonight
Rock music fans will love Pattie Boyd's recount of her life with legends George Harrison and Eric Clapton.
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ADDICTIONS and STORYTELLING
Addiction steals personal power.<br> Addiction steals self-esteem.<br> Addiction steals family peace.<br> Recovery is not only possible, it is repeatable, one convert after another.
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Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
The craving that an alcoholic feels for alcohol can be as strong as the need for food or water. Alcoholics will continue to drink despite serious problems.
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Animated Short Review: Spare Change
Spare Change is animator Ryan Larkin's triumphant return to animated shorts, completed after his death in 2007. 8/10.
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Bored? There Are Cures for Boredom
Boredom, though stemming from many causes, can be confronted and cured with these suggestions.
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Building Blocks to a Functional Family
It is unrealistic to think there are perfect families. However, whatever the health of a family is, there are rigorous regimens available to improve the condition.
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Clapton: The Autobiography
In his compelling autobiography, rock icon Eric Clapton writes candidly about his troubled childhood, his rise to fame as a guitarist and his overcoming of addiction.
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Death Magnetic Review
Forget St. Anger, this is Metallica at their very best - fantastic riffs, powerful singing and kickass solos.
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Duff McKagan - Renaissance Man
Musician Duff McKagan has long been known for his musical talents. Now, however, he is proving there is more to him than meets the eye.
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Facing Drug Addiction
A family discovers the power of honesty and openness as a tool to battle the shroud of secrecy surrounding alcoholism and addiction.
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Introduction of European Diseases
It is almost common knowledge that white Europeans killed a vast majority of Native Americans during their conquest of the continent. How did it actually happen, and why?
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Josh Hamilton in Home Run Derby
When future fans think of the 2008 Home Run Derby, they will think of what Josh Hamilton for baseball, erasing the steroid cloud that has plagued the sport for years.
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Korn's Brian 'Head' Welch - Soldier for Christ
Korn co-founder Brian Welch has enjoyed amazing notoriety in the music industry. A change of heart, however, prompted him to walk away at the height of his success.
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Modest Mussorgsky Biography
Biography of innovative Russian composer and pianist Modest Mussorgsky, famous for 'Pictures at an Exhibition' and opera Boris Godunov.
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Natuashish
The change from a nomadic way of life to living in a settled village has been challenging. There is much to celebrate in the courage of the Mushuau Innu of Natuashish.
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Paula Abdul Blames Idol Producers for Stalker
Paula Abdul has opened up about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of stalker, Paula Goodspeed, found dead outside Abdul's home on November 12, 2008
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The Cleaner on A E Series About Intervention
The A&E series The Cleaner, starring Benjamin Bratt as an extreme addiction interventionist, returns for season two with guest stars Whoopi Goldberg and Gary Cole.
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The Horoscope of Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore's star quality is shown in her horoscope. Her astrological profile holds clues to her unique lineage, her indulgence, and her spark of originality.
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The Promise of Low Dose Naltrexone Therapy
"The Promise Of Low Dose Naltrexone Therapy: Potential Benefits in Cancer, Autoimmune, Neurological and Infectious Disorders" is a must-read medical textbook.
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Women, PTSD, and Alcohol
Women who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder must be aware of the dangers of using alcohol.

Womens' Perspectives on Madness and Creativity
Through a wide range of artistic expression, 19 women tell their tale of woe and share the creative outlet they developed as a coping mechanism.
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