Addiction Recovery Project at Centenary College and 'STOP' to sponsor …
"The Anonymous People" is a feature documentary film about the more than 23.5 million Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Deeply entrenched social stigma have kept recovery voices silent and faces hidden for decades. Read more on NJ.com

Tolerance call for recovering drug addicts
There are more drug addicts relying on benefits in Bristol than any other UK city, new figures show. Drugs recovery agencies are urging understanding from both the public and employers after it was revealed that 340 people in Bristol are receiving … Read more on Western Daily Press

Babes in Toyland Bassist Maureen Herman on Addiction, Recovery and …
It was the worst time to be introduced to a drug that gives you vending machine euphoria. I am actually really grateful that I found crack though. Because it escalated my addiction and I believe made it so that I got to my bottom quicker. It was a … Read more on LA Weekly

RIA awarded .7 million to help improve alcohol treatment strategies
… improve alcohol treatment strategies. RIA's Paul Stasiewicz sitting at his desk in his office. Paul Stasiewicz has received a $ 2.7 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to study treatments that can help people … Read more on UB News Center

?BioCorRx Finds Solution to Workplace Alcoholism
An addiction treatment and rehabilitation company, BioCorRx, Inc. (OTCQB: BICX) has developed a highly effective program called the Start Fresh ProgramTMto address the problem of alcoholism. The Start Fresh Program™ is an alcohol treatment program … Read more on SmallCap Network

Tough alcohol guidelines may lead pregnant women to consider abortions …
They found that the lack of alcohol withdrawal facilities dedicated to pregnant women or women with children, and the social stigma around drinking and pregnancy, were barriers to women accessing treatment. Problem drinking … pregnant woman with … Read more on Herald Sun

Giving alcohol to alcoholics: not as controversial as it seems
Although there are other treatments for these conditions, maybe a structured administration of small amounts of alcohol will do the job as well, and with less side effects. Opioids are non-controversial used for pain medication, Ritalin (which is … Read more on Practical Ethics (blog)

Heroin Addiction & the Social Stigma of Rehab
The recent rash of deaths from heroin laced with fentanyl, and the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman have brought attention to the need for more efficient clinical treatment for drug addiction. Gateway Rehab Medical Director Dr. Neil Capretto works with … Read more on 90.5 WESA

Justin Bieber Advised To Check Into Rehab After Developing Codeine Addiction
However, a new report from TMZ claims that Justin's close team are urging the singer to check into rehab after concerns have grown over him becoming addicted to codeine. Sources close to Bieber have told the gossip site that he and his friends … Read more on Contactmusic.com

Elizabeth Vargas Comes Clean About Alcoholism, Gains Highest 20/20 Ratings
Elizabeth Vargas has finally opened up about her battle with alcoholism, and millions of faithful TV viewers tuned in to watch her candid discussion about addiction and rehab. The television anchor returned to ABC's 20/20 on Friday night, and earned … Read more on Latina

Question by baritone_girl: What does it mean to be an “old fashioned alcoholic”?
What does it mean to be an “old fashioned alcoholic”? I’ve heard a few of my friends use this term, but am unsure about what exactly they mean by it.

Best answer:

Answer by virgo89126
lol if it’s what I know it to be, it’s the kind that are soused all the time, still function at work & never admit or even realize they have a problem… no 12 steps for them…

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Alcohol & Drug Rehab Windsor Launches Program to Halt Cocaine Addiction in …
Counselors and therapists with many years of experience in the field of substance abuse treatment and addiction can help make the transition from addiction to recovery easier. These drug rehab staff members can rely on their personal and professional … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Award winning film teaches truth about drug recovery
The Anonymous People, which is written and directed by filmmaker Greg Williams, explores how social stigma and discrimination surrounding drug and alcohol addiction have influenced the lives of recovering addicts. "This is not your tired old addiction … Read more on Stroud News and Journal

MAINE COMPASS: Social stigma of drug addiction creates roadblocks to recovery
The social stigma and fear of being ostracized and labeled — or thought of as “less than” — create persistent roadblocks for those seeking recovery from addiction. While I understand the frustration politicians and … Those seeking relief can choose … Read more on Morning Sentinel

'Coach' to aid recovery of heroin addicts at Step Industries
Toni Digristine has been hired by Step Industries to work with opiate addicts The Neenah-based nonprofit company provides those in recovery with manufacturing, packaging and assembly jobs. Digristine's position is partially funded by grants from the … Read more on Appleton Post Crescent

Do 12 Step Meetings Work for Sex Addicts?
Treating the root causes of the addiction is how people gain sanity in their lives. Sanity is gained by attending 12 step meetings, attending individual counseling, attending sex addiction group counseling, and living a life that includes recovery from … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog)