What’s Your Opinion on “Once an Alcoholic, Always an Alcoholic?” Do You Think the Disease Model…?
by Nemo’s great uncle 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*? Best answer: Answer by ??????? M?? ¡? ? w¡th ?? M?.?????I love alcohol and actually have a hangover today Answer by The Blunt Ugly TruthAlcolholism is NOT a disease. Anyone who thinks alcoholism is a disease is an idiot. Read more... ...
ALCOHOL ABUSE RANKED a LEADING RISK FACTOR for DISEASES
by tiraslee ALCOHOL ABUSE RANKED A LEADING RISK FACTOR FOR DISEASES The overconsumption of alcohol kills 2.5 million people each year around the globe, according to the World Health Organization. It is a major factor in many neuropsychiatric disorders and a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, cirrhosis of the … Read more on U-T San Diego Richard Roper: Legalize pot and gamble with our kids' futures A study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism shows that the total cost of alcohol-related problems approaches $ 200 billion annually. The federal government pays about half of that cost, while collecting only $ 8 billion annually in … Read more on Dallas Morning News Read ...
Let Us Now Bury Our Heads in the Sand
by TORCH MAGAZINE Let Us Now Bury Our Heads in the Sand In contrast to earlier research, this particular study was funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Two years later, Congress extended the restrictive language it had previously applied to the CDC to all Department of Health … Read more on Mother Jones 'Silent House' by Orhan Pamuk The novel is set in a weeklong visit to Fatma, the bedridden, 90-year-old Darvinoglu grandmother, by her three grown grandchildren: Faruk, fat and alcoholic, a dabbler in the study of history; Metin, a poorly paid tutor who dreams of making a ...
What Percent of Rehabilitated People Actually Are Cured?
Question by Maryy: What percent of rehabilitated people actually are cured? ok so this is for a project…. does anyone know what percent of rehabilitated people get out and dont do the same mistake agian??? (i.e.- they would use drugs daily, went to rehab, then when they got out they quit completly) i searched yahoo, google, and ask jeeves. i did all of my project and this is just a small part of it wich isnt really gonna be graded so keep your useless coments to yourself Best answer: Answer by raysnyRehabs often claim amazing results, but the reality is less than spectacular. Read more... ...
Heineken Boosts CSR Focus Around Local Communities
by Flawka Heineken boosts CSR focus around local communities Filed under: alcohol misuse Heineken is to focus CSR efforts on backing community projects aimed at tackling alcohol misuse and other social issues in a bid to put itself at the “heart of local communities”. Jeremy Beadles, corporate relations director at Heineken, adds: “We've … Read more on Marketing Week Alcohol and Marijuana are Greatest Conduct Issues Filed under: alcohol misuse Read more... ...
Weight-Loss Surgery May Boost Risk for Alcohol, Drug Abuse: Study
Weight-Loss Surgery May Boost Risk for Alcohol, Drug Abuse: Study Filed under: alcohol abuse clinics MONDAY, Oct. 15 (HealthDay News) — Weight-loss surgery may increase risk for the use or abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs, a new study suggests. Patients — 132 women and 23 men — who had undergone one of two commonly performed types of … Read more on U.S. News & World Report UF receives .5 million to support ongoing studies of HIV and alcohol use Filed under: alcohol abuse clinics Read more... ...
If This Machine Really Exsited Would You Use It and Is This Funny to You? My Elbow Hurts. I Better Go to The?
Question by sweetbabyangel_91: If this machine really exsited would you use it and is this funny to you? My elbow hurts. I better go to the? doctor.” “Don’t do that,” volunteered his friend, “there’s a new computer at the drugstore that can diagnose any problem quicker and cheaper than a doctor. All you have to do is put in a urine sample, deposit $ 10, then the computer will give you your diagnosis and plan of treatment.” The man figured he had nothing to lose, so he took a sample of urine down to the drugstore. Finding the machine, he poured in the urine and deposited $ 10. The machine began to buzz and various lights flashed on and off. After a short pause, a slip of paper popped out on which was printed: Read more... ...