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87Functional Alcoholic Definition
Am I a Functioning Alcoholic? What is a functional alcoholic? Is it possible to be an alcoholic and still a functional member of society with a job and a family, etc.? Opinions are split on the questions but...
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86How to Overcome Alcoholism?
An important concept in my life, as alcoholism runs in my blood. The disease that is thought to be part genetics and hereditary. So, being that my great grandfather died of live failure from alcohol, and my...
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78You Might Be an Alcoholic If
The disease of alcoholism is baffling (actually, it's cunning, baffling and powerful). To the outside observer, the drinker's self-destructive behavior makes no sense. To the drinker him/herself, it doesn't...
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75An Intimate Interview with a Recovering Alcoholic
I have been fortunate enough to interview Chris, a recovering alcoholic. His story, his challenges, his consequences and struggles. Only to be inspired by his hope, his faith, his strength, his...
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80My First A.A. Meeting
Last semester I took a class on substance abuse and drugs in American culture. Part of the class was to attend a 12-step meeting of any kind. Living in South Florida, finding a 12-step meeting was no problem...
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75Beating Alcohol Abuse: 101 Days to Sobriety
Do you or a loved one have a drinking problem? Will you admit it? Perhaps you do not know how to define what such a problem is. No, it does not mean that you are hiding bottles all over the house, or...
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71The Truth About Alcoholics Anonymous' Terminology
My road to sobriety has been long, at times tumultuous, and often fraught with confusion. I'll bravely state it's also been sprinkled with unnecessary misinformation as well. I realize, as I write this...
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73Top Signs of Relapse for Addicts
First, I'll just put it out there: I'm an addict in recovery. I certainly don't fit the societal profile or images conjured up in people's heads about what that means. I've never lived on the streets, never...
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71Need a Low Cost Sober Living House? Oxford House is Always There!
A lot of people find that drinking and drugging puts them into a bit of a jam. They know that they can’t possibly get or stay sober if they stay immersed in their neighborhoods of temptation and abuse...
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