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Free Alcohol and Drug Rehab and Recovery Programs

There Are Options Even When You Can’t Pay (From About.com: Alcoholism) During times of economic downturn, we receive an increase in email from visitors to the About.com Alcoholism / Substance Abuse site that read like this: My husband lost his job … Continue reading

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Bad Habits Can Age You by 12 Years

Four bad habits, very common among alcoholics, can make a person seem 12 years older in terms of health and increase the risk for an early death. Those habits – drinking too much, smoking, inactivity and poor diet – substantially … Continue reading

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Alcohol Withdrawal

Alcoholism Alcohol withdrawal refers to symptoms that may occur when a person who has been drinking too much alcohol every day suddenly stops drinking alcohol. Causes Alcohol withdrawal usually occurs in adults, but it may occur in teenagers or children … Continue reading

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A Study of Step 4

The 12 Steps of A.A. and Al-Anon: A Study of Step 4 By Buddy T, About.com Guide There is a saying in the 12-step programs that recovery is a process, not an event. The same can be said for Step … Continue reading

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Using Antabuse to Maintain Sobriety

Antabuse, also known as disulfiram, was the first medication approved in the United States for helping problem drinkers remain sober. It was originally developed by a pharmaceutical company in Denmark to treat parasitic infestations. The drug’s interaction with alcohol was … Continue reading

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