While excess alcohol consumption poses certain health risks in general, women are more susceptible to alcohol’s damaging effects than men. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, men and women differ in overall body structure and body chemistry, differences that place women at considerably more risk of experiencing the adverse effects of alcohol….
The twelfth step of Alcoholics Anonymous asks members to carry the message of the program to other alcoholics and encourage individuals to seek help through AA. While this is understandable through the standpoint of growing the program’s community, many may wonder whether or not helping others join AA can be helpful to them as well….
Alcoholics Anonymous has help numerous individuals quit drinking and achieve a better life through its teachings of peer support and abstinence. Because the program heavily involves the use of prayer and meditation, there is some question as to whether or not these parts of the process are effective treatments for alcoholism as well. How Important…
With the appropriate treatment and support, you can overcome your addiction to alcohol and live a healthier, happier life.
People recovering from alcohol-based addictions well know the roller coaster ride the recovery process can be. The effects of chronic alcohol abuse leave lasting imprints on the brain’s physical makeup as well as on how the mind copes with daily life events. Addiction’s classification as a chronic disease sheds light on the actual length and…
Alcoholic beverages have all but become an American pastime, playing a part in most all special occasions and celebrations. Alcohol’s effects produce feelings of relaxation and well-being, which makes it that much easier to keep drinking. Binge drinking takes alcohol indulgence to a whole other level, oftentimes producing dangerous health effects. Binge Drinking According to…
According to Alcoholics Anonymous literature, it is important to learn the history of the movement to truly reap the benefits to the program. The long struggle to recognition that started with one man and a religious group in the 1930’s blossomed in the 1950’s. Alcoholics anonymous saw a great many changes in the 1950’s. What…
If you relapse during AA, it can be a difficult journey. However, relapse is common, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, just like in the case of other chronic diseases like “diabetes, hypertension, and asthma,” and it is important to understand that this can occur. It doesn’t mean you have failed or that…
Al-Anon Family Groups (also called Al-Anon) is a 12-step program for individuals with loved ones who abuse alcohol or are recovering from alcoholism. According to the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, it is the “most widely used form of help by people concerned about another’s drinking.” While AA and Al-Anon can both help…
For many people, AA’s suggestion that they give themselves over to a higher power, a term originally coined in the 1930s by the program, can be easily achieved while, for others, it can be very difficult. For those who grew up with religious backgrounds or find comfort in religion, their belief in a specific god…
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