Ethnic Susceptibilities to Alcohol Extreme differences in alcoholism rates have been found among various ethnic groups. For example, Jews and Italians have low alcoholism rates, about 1 per cent, while…
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Just for Today
How you can get serene, one day at a time When you first get sober, and learn that alcoholism is a chronic disease, and you need to remain abstinent lifelong,…
Children of Alcoholics
The dilemma of growing up in an alcoholic family We know that alcoholics have a profoundly negative impact on the family, especially the children. Not all children of alcoholic parents…
Alcohol – Friend or Foe?
Withdrawal is an early warning of addiction Alcohol is associated with fun, companionship and a feeling of well-being. But that is far from the truth. In the middle stage of…
What happened last night?
Blackouts and Alcohol Have you ever completely forgotten how you got home after a bout of drinking? Or you may vaguely remember a fight but cannot recall what you said…
Keeping It Simple And Learning To Wait
How perspective and patience help us stay sober Albert Einstein developed great mathematical theories long before the days of computers. However, he was given a special room compromised almost entirely…
Home Detox Programme
Many people would prefer to be treated at home for any illness and we know that this is particularly true of people…