How glass of wine at home can turn teens into problem drinkers
And an alarming 6pc of Leaving Cert students are now classified as being "alcohol dependent" as they finish secondary school, according to the My World/UCD/Headstrong study. Parents were warned by leading addiction treatment organisation Aiseiri that … Read more on Irish Independent

Alcoholics Anonymous has a terrible success rate, addiction expert finds
“I'm not trying to eliminate AA,” says Dodes, the former director of substance abuse treatment at Harvard's McLean Hospital. “I'm just saying it should be prescribed to that tiny group who can make use of it. It's terribly harmful when you send 90 per … Read more on Toronto Star

Afghan Vet Dies of Overdose in VA Substance-Abuse Center
That becomes even more apparent when you stumble across a report like Unexpected Patient Death in a Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program, issued Friday by the Department of Veterans Affairs' inspector general. An Afghanistan … Read more on TIME (blog)

Heroin is spreading in America's suburbs: Here's why
According to a series of papers by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta: •More than 12 million Americans reported using prescription painkillers in 2010 without a prescription or just for the high that …. Treatment … Read more on Alaska Dispatch

Goodell's Irsay Problem
He said in a 2012 interview about his sobriety that he has spilled more alcohol than the interviewer has drank, a line many in recovery have used. But Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star quoted a source with knowledge of Irsay's situation as saying … Read more on The MMQB

March 20-26 Daily Calendars
Courage to Change Group of Narcotics Anonymous, Just for Today book study, open, non-smoking, noon, Atlanta Avenue, off Noble Street between 10th and 11th streets. • New Beacon for those in grief, 2 p.m., … Alcoholics Anonymous Piedmont Group, noon-1 … Read more on Anniston Star

Question by Billboxing: What ever happened to Chuyna ?????? spelling ??
Thought she once lived in or around Nasua, NH and went out with HHH, who lived/lives in Bedford. Any details.

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Answer by 100% Canadian S.O.B.
chyna, and she made a disgusting porno with x-pac

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Find a support group
SMART Recovery — Self-Management and Recovery Training — meetings will take place Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at Asbury United Methodist Church, 4703 West Ridge Road. The free program offers assistance in gaining independence from addictive behavior, … Read more on GoErie.com

Support Groups, Clubs, and Services
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Church of the Brethren, 215 North Court St., Dixon. Alcoholics … Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, grapevine; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St … Read more on Saukvalley

Homelessness forum in Leamington highlights the many kinds of support on offer
Speaking with an audience were key figures dealing with homelessness in the area, including Margaret Moore and Chris Johnson of the Leamington Night Shelter, Steph and Geoff Devlin of the Leamington Christian Mission, Jonathan Chilvers of the Way Ahead … Read more on Warwick Courier

Question by Hillylill: Should I go to Alcoholics Anonymous?
I would really appreciate some advice about this. I’m weird about drinking, but I don’t know if it’s serious enough for me to try to get some help or something. Both my parents are alcoholics and most of my uncles and siblings are as well. I’ve been drinking for the past four years (I’m 20). I don’t drink often (maybe every three weeks), but when I do I binge drink…a lot…and then feel really guilty about it the next day (no, not because of hangovers). I drink this way because I try really hard to stay sober, but then I just can’t handle it anymore, tell myself I’ll just have one drink, and then I figure “Screw it– I had one drink so I might as well have two!” and then I can’t stop. I drink when I’m alone more often than with other people. I hoard alcohol–the ends of drinks I find around I collect in little bottles and keep. I think about drinking and have cravings all the time. Usually my first reaction to anything that happens (good or bad) is “I really need a drink right now.” I’ve tried not forcing myself to try to stay sober (because I’ve considered that by attempting to restrict myself so much I’ve made myself think even more about alcohol). The result of that strategy is that I’m pretty much drunk most of the time, so I try to stay sober. I know I’m not an alcoholic because I’m not physically addicted (perhaps psychologically…maybe), but I would like some help with trying to stop drinking. Should I go to AA? Is there something else I can do? If you have any suggestions I would really appreciate it. Thanks so much for your time and I hope you have a good 2009.

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Answer by jkyongi
Try AA if you want, but keep in mind that it’s a religious cult and they think they know it all. Take everything they say with a grain of salt.

I tried AA. The one good thing I got out of it was I figured out I could go to sleep sober. That was great. Beyond that it was just some crazy religious cult.

I was a complete, total alcoholic for eleven years. I had hallucinations, got arrested and even crapped on the floor when I had the shakes so bad I couldn’t even crawl to the toilet. I sometimes left AA meetings early to get a drink. My problem came on suddenly and went away just as suddenly. I never heard of anything like that happening, but it did.

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Clawson United Methodist Recovering After Congregation Flight
Other charitable works include making care packages for new mothers, sponsoring children to go to choir camp, hosting four different Alcoholics Anonymous groups, providing a space for the Clawson Rotary, and hosting an indoor farmers' market. They have … Read more on pride source.com

Thank You Alanis Morissette
And drinking a lot. My most serious relationship had come to an awful horrible end and that relationship was with who is my current husband when we dated in college for a year. I was angry. I WAS SO ANGRY at him. AT HIM. I didn't take any … Read more on ChicagoNow (blog)

Treatment Options Present Obstacles As Heroin Abuse Rises in Suffolk County
Katherine Mitchell LCSW, CASAC specializes in alcohol and drug addiction counseling and recovery at her practice East End Counseling in Noyac. She also serves as a member of the Sag Harbor Community Coalition—an organization dedicated to bringing … Read more on The Sag Harbor Express

Question by I ??V? ??? G??M?Z???: I was watching Jim the Anvil Neidhart in his matches and I just found out he got arrested?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/454364-jim-the-anvil-neidhart-arrested-and-other-wrestlers-gone-wild#page/1

He was so rude at a gas station.
I know this is old news but what is your opinion on this?
I didn’t know this. Poor Jim and poor Natalya. This is bad news!
@ Nexus is Rated [ A ] For Awesome
You’re welcome
@ agtdark2023
Yeah serously how sad is that? I hope we don’t see Natalya do the same thing 20 years from now. If Natalya did that she would break the hearts of all of her fans.

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Answer by Nexus is Rated [ A ] For Awesome
Oh wow, that’s Pretty Interesting, Thanks for Sharing this with us 😀

I have never heard about this fact which is why I said Thank You for sharing these news. 😀

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Lindsay Lohan Is 'Still Sober Despite Missing Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings'
She's had a very public battle with alcohol and substance abuse and has spent a considerable amount of time in rehab – but Lindsay Lohan has reportedly insisted she doesn't need any more help. The troubled actress, 27, has allegedly told friends she is … Read more on Entertainmentwise

JetBlue passenger heading to rehab causes emergency landing: report
… charged with interfering with flight crew members, a felony crime that carries a maximum 20-year prison term. A judge ordered his release from custody Monday and his prompt arrival to the drug and alcohol treatment center, via bus. ngolgowski@gmail … Read more on New York Daily News

Homeless man's death offers somber reminder
A week ago, a homeless man who ultimately rejected efforts to help him succumbed to chronic alcoholism in Kennett Township, according to the Chester County Coroner's Office. State police … Because Rodriguez-Gonzales was a legal permanent resident, he … Read more on The Unionville Times

Question by alpha66: What’s the best way to quit drinking alcohol besides AA ?

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Answer by grim reaper
You might not agree with this answer but here goes. Alot of you wanting to drink is mental right. I had the same problem. I had to have it. So what i did is this. When i wanted to drink, instead of giving in i grabbed a bottle of water or i did an activity. In time when i thought about drinking i naturaly just did something else, you know got my mind off of it. It worked for me but it might not for you but give it a shot.

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ValueOptions Sponsors Call-to-Action Campaign for The Anonymous People …
The film features interviews with more than 30 people, including many prominent and successful individuals, among the millions in long-term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction who are making the courageous decision to speak out publicly. Read more on PR Newswire (press release)

Recovery from addictions focus of documentary
The film “The Anonymous People,'' a documentary about people living in long-term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, will be shown at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, in the Butte Central High School gym. It's hosted by the Southwest Montana Addictions … Read more on Montana Standard

Reborn: From From addiction to recovery, giving back to others
Racine Area Central Office, the Racine County source for Alcoholics Anonymous information, alcohol abuse help and information on Al-Anon, a group for family members and friends of alcoholics. For immediate help not taking a drink, the 24-hour emergency … Read more on Journal Times