University Establishes a Recovery Housing Program
Five students are currently enrolled in the BC Recovery Housing program, created through collaboration between several offices in the Student Affairs division, including Residential Life, Health Promotions, Health Services, Alcohol and Drug Education … Read more on Boston College Chronicle

Russell Brand launches fund to raise money for drug and alcohol treatment …
… can help people to recover from addiction." Russell Brand with Tessa Jowell MP on BBC Question Time Brand, who himself is a recovering heroin addict and alcoholic, has become a voice for those in recovery and a frequent talking head on the subject. Read more on The Independent

Alcoholics Anonymous and Addiction Doctors Are Fighting an Outdated Battle
In the United States, where the 12-step program originated, AA is viewed by many as a national treasure of sorts. Social workers send patients to AA meetings. Judges condition people's freedom on meeting attendance. Desperate spouses … Alcoholics … Read more on Slate Magazine

Russell Brand launches alcohol recovery fund
Brand recently announced that he has set up the Give It Up Fund, which is managed by Comic Relief, to aid those leaving alcohol and drug rehabilitation centres to reintegrate into their local communities. “It's integral that people entering a life of … Read more on The Spirits Business

Question by Christina: What’s your opinion on “once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic?” Do you think the disease model…?
Do you think the disease model of alcoholism has merit? Do you think it’s possible for someone once considered an “alcoholic” to ever drink in a more acceptable way? Like a *normal person*?

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I love alcohol and actually have a hangover today

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AA groups offer help, hope
“Northside Alcoholics Anonymous is a group of people that shares their experiences,” said Connie, speaking on behalf of Northside AA. “It is a small group. We average between four and six per meeting. Once a month, we have an 'eating meeting,' where … Read more on Tahlequah Daily Press

Amsterdam alcoholics paid in beer for collecting litter
Chronic alcoholics have congregated inside a communal space, commandeered by the Rainbow Group. It is a private but primarily government-funded company, which helps those struggling to cope due to homelessness, drug abuse or alcoholism. Read more on BBC News

Drinking Alcohol Doesn't Actually Kill Brain Cells
First, the positive: drinking moderate amounts of alcohol on a regular basis has been shown to have various positive effects on your body. The one that pertains to this article's topic is that it has been shown to help protect people from cognitive … Read more on Gizmodo India

Question by ?: DWI ..outpatient treatment.. losing license.. advice?
I received a DWI in June. I have started attending out patient treatment for alcohol ON MY OWN, wasn’t told to by anyone. Do you think the judge could possibly not suspend my license for 30 days and go ahead and let me have the hardship one for 60 that allows you to go to work and important things?? I need to be able to drive to keep going to the treatments.

Thanks
Im in Missouri

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Answer by Kalishnakov
I think thats a good start. As long as you’re not an asshat, the judge will most likely grant you a permit to drive 5-6 days a week, between certain times. Mine was only good for work though, I dont know if they really care that you have “important things” to take care of. The way they see it, if your stuff was that important, you would not have jeapordized your privelidge to drive while buzzed in the first place… They know better than to fall for the old “I need to drive to go to my treatments” line. Thats what cabs are for. DUI’s are not a fun, happy thing to have to deal with. They are cumbersome, expensive and a real all around pain. And they need to stay that way. If they start cutting everyone a bunch of slack, it wouldn’t be such a big deal to get one. Mine was horrible. And I’m glad. I’m a better person for having gone through it. You’ll be fine!

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Contrite Radel set to return to House
He remains enrolled in an outpatient program in Washington, where he expects to be randomly tested for drugs and alcohol. He plans to meet … Said Holt, “Trey Radel isn't the first drug abuser to be in Congress, and certainly not the first one to go … Read more on Cincinnati.com

Edmonton Man Watches Tosh.0 On Laptop, While Driving Through Snowstorm …
When they returned minutes later, Weston was allegedly performing oral sex on the blacked-out patient. He was arrested … Tampa home. He got treatment and was later taken to jail. … An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting isn't the right venue for show and … Read more on Huffington Post Canada

Empty Stocking Fund: Salvation Army helps alcoholic stay sober
Make a secure donation at www.fillanemptystocking.org. Call 476-1673 to make a credit card or stock donation. Make check payable to the Empty Stocking Fund and mail to P.O. Box 910942, Denver, CO 80291-0942. Like us on Facebook at … Read more on Colorado Springs Gazette

A dry January could be a sign of a drink problem
And the best way to do that, ironically enough, is to do some drinking. This was the course of action recommended by Bill Wilson, the co-founder of the self-help movement Alcoholics Anonymous. Wilson believed that alcoholics suffer a kind of allergic … Read more on Telegraph.co.uk

Drunk & Sloppy Brandi Glanville 'Needs Help,' Says Recovering Alcoholic Kim …
“Brandi is a turn on. She's sexy and passionate. I like her a lot,” Carlton gushed. After dinner, Brandi and Carlton stumbled back to their room to get more alcohol. Slurring her words, Brandi guzzled a bottle of white wine, but Lisa Vanderpump pulled … Read more on Radar Online

Question by almintaka: How well do alcohol recovery programs actually work?
Hi Everyone,
Alcoholics Anonymous (“AA”, spiritual), Rational Recovery (“RR”, cognitive), SMART (cognitive), Save Ourselves (“SOS”, cognitive) and other alcohol recovery programs all claim varying levels of success in helping alcoholics on the road to recovery. However, there is a lot of controversy surrounding their claims, as even a quick search on the internet will reveal. Viewing this chaos of opinions from “outside the box”, it certainly seems as though they’re all blowing smoke. Anecdotal arguments are used, tabloid-style quotations are touted as being authentic, and “my way or the highway” rationalizing is often used. One thing they all have in common is that apparently none of them has a handle on real statistics (though I could be wrong here; I just haven’t found any). In addition, independent studies (NIAA, Dawson) have shown that these programs are no more successful than no program at all. What’s your opion? Do one or more of these programs work better than nothing?

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Answer by Rachel
I think any recovery program works only as well as the time & persistance the addict puts into staying clean.

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Rep. Radel: Substance Abuse Never Interfered With My Work
Trey Radel of Florida says he plans to return to work after completing drug and alcohol rehabilitation, but emphasizes that his substance abuse never interfered with his work in Congress. "It never interfered with my congressional obligations," Radel … Read more on Newsmax.com

Defeating addiction during the holidays
The holidays bring families and friends together, but for those in drug and alcohol recovery, it can be a difficult time to stay sober. As New Year's Eve sees people making resolutions for self-improvement and adding a fresh start to the new year, some … Read more on Scottsbluff Star Herald

Alcohol Recovery Centre launched in Bristol
The Alcohol Recovery Centre (ARC) has been established to meet the needs of those patients who have impaired judgement due to excessive drinking. A similar pilot ran successfully last October and now additional funding means a long-term project can be … Read more on Cheddar Valley Gazette

Question by maryoke: how do you know if your an alcholic and if you are whats the best way to quit?

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Answer by t t
u know ur a drunk if u are drunk right now

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Natchaug Hospital opens young adult outpatient center
Groton – Young adults in southeastern Connecticut facing depression, anxiety, drug or alcohol abuse, social withdrawal and other mental health problems have a new resource to help them cope with the stresses and challenges specific to their age group … Read more on TheDay.com

Calendar of events 12/29
Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meeting: 6 p.m. (two meetings at same time: one for men, one for women), every Sunday, Integrity House treatment center, 2316 Armory Drive, Murfreesboro. For more info, call AA Central office, 615-831-1050. Narcotics … Read more on The Daily News Journal

Huffing: A cheap thrill that wrecks lives
He has been through VA rehab at least twice and will enter again when he finishes his jail time for theft this winter. "It's hard to explain, " he said. … Draper said he got outpatient treatment through the VA and was clean for a while. But he began … Read more on The Idaho Statesman