Jul 07 2008
You have to wonder why these devices aren’t on every new automobile passing through car dealerships everywhere. The premise is quite simple and effective. Before a car can be started, one must blow into a breathalyzer type device successfully proving they are not intoxicated before the ignition will unlock. Continue Reading »
Jun 11 2008
Each year in the United States more than 100,000 people die from drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. To put this into perspective, both the Korean war and the Vietnam war lasted a combined total of 13 years and there were 95,083 service personnel killed in action. Add in the current Iraqi war deaths for American service personnel for just over 5 years and you still don’t reach the yearly casualties of alcohol related deaths in the U.S. each and every year.
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Jun 09 2008
94% of the time they miss the diagnosis of alcoholism
If you have decided you’re going to do something about your alcohol problem, talking to your doctor about treatment will probably do some good. As long as you are frank and honest about your drinking problem your primary physician will likely assist you with the help you need to attain sobriety. However, if you expect your doctor to confront you about your drinking problem based on an examination with no input from you, chances are your drinking problem will go undiagnosed. Continue Reading »
Jun 03 2008
These days one hears the phrase life coach or life strategist used a fair bit. People from all walks of life tend to need some personal development as they proceed with their life’s journey. Whether it is for their career path, personal improvement and health concerns, they believe a personal coach will help their development. Those folks that can’t afford the real thing will cruise the aisles in bookstores for just the right self help book for their particular shortcoming.
Apr 24 2008
There are some obvious character flaws in alcoholics which aren’t constructive in the least. One of these is self pity, ie., always blaming something or someone for where you are presently in your dismal life etc. Immaturity is another personality flaw which isn’t useful as a recovery tool. An alcoholic’s behavior for the most part is seen as a measure of the person’s character shortcomings and not so much as symptoms of a disease.
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Mar 21 2008
Is your drinking behavior scaring you? Do you fear the harmful effects that your excessive drinking may be causing you? Maybe you’re afraid you are missing out on things in life that you shouldn’t be because of your apparent problem with alcohol. If you would rather stay home and drink than go out to socialize, or you spend weekends with a glass of wine stuck in your hand because there is no work the next day, these are warning signs you want to take seriously.
Nov 13 2007
It helps to have deep pockets if you intend to have a long drinking addiction. One possible cure for excessive drinking is to get out your calculator and do some basic math. When you think about it, paying for your fix of alcohol is not any different than buying dope in an alley except that you won’t end up in handcuffs for buying a fifth of vodka. Continue Reading »
Nov 06 2007
I had been alcohol free for 3 ½ months and was attending regular A.A. meetings. I was doing all the right things to further my recovery but was feeling empty. I was literally without happiness in my life and wondered if I would ever smile again. Sure I had physical problems that were slowing my feeling of well being but this was different. I was an emotional wreck… Continue Reading »
Sep 14 2007
When it comes to alcohol addiction some people can save themselves and seek the treatment necessary to live a great life of recovery. Other people are able to control their drinking on their own and continue to function normally in their daily lives like problem drinking was never a question. These are the lucky ones. Continue Reading »
Jun 12 2007
Greetings,
I read an article from The Mayo Clinic about a relatively new form of delivery for the medication naltrexone. As you might know, one of the medications used most often in The FreedomFromAlcohol treatment program is naltrexone, so I found this of interest. Continue Reading »
