Rebuilding Relationships in Early Recovery
James had been through a treatment program for alcoholism and was in his third month of sobriety. One night after dinner James put on his coat and announced to his wife, “I’m going to get some...
View ArticleSeizure Drug Reverses Cellular Effects In Brain Related To Alcohol Addiction
In the new research the scientists found that gabapentin normalizes the action of certain brain cells altered by chronic alcohol abuse in an area of the brain known as the central amygdala, which plays...
View ArticleNumber of Alcoholics in Family is Strong Indicator of Potential
* Not all university students will “mature out” of their heavy-drinking habits. * A new study examines the density of college students’ family history of alcoholism. * This type of measure – looking at...
View ArticleMcCain’s Ties to Alcohol Industry Could Cause Conflicts
The involvement of McCain’s family in federal regulatory issues could create a conflict of interest for a future McCain administration, according to advocacy groups and political analysts. McCain has...
View ArticleSome Comments About Alcohol Use
People use alcohol for only one reason, to alter their brain chemistry so that they feel “better” than they did previously. Therefore, without exception, a person who is “under the influence” is...
View ArticleWhat Is Cross-Addiction? Why Can’t A Pill Addict Drink?
One of the more common questions around treatment centers and the recovery fellowships goes something like,”I’m addicted to prescription drugs, not alcohol, so why can’t I have a drink? What’s this...
View ArticleWhat’s Good For Walgreen’s…
During America’s dry age, the federal alcohol ban carved out an exemption for medicinal use, and doctors nationwide suddenly discovered they could bolster their incomes by writing liquor prescriptions....
View ArticleHoliday Parties: What’s A Host To Do?
Social occasions that involve people in recovery—especially early recovery—can pose some perplexing problems for the host. On one hand, a host who is aware of a guest’s need to avoid mood-altering...
View ArticleProbably the last book review you’ll ever read here
First of all, I need to assure my readers that I have absolutely no connection with the author of this book or his publisher. I received no incentives to write this. I purchased the book myself, and...
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