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Clean and Sober for:
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Important Links:
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Information About AA
Alcoholics Anonymous "Big Book" Online
Narcotics Anonymous
Information About NA
Narcotics Anonymous Online Literature
Fatal Crashes and Fatalities Involving Alcohol-Impaired Drivers
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
National Institute on Drug Abuse
For Kids: Q&A About Alcoholism
Gamblers Anonymous
Other 12-step Groups
Booz Nooz- Drinkaware Response To Plans By The Government To Crack Down On Binge Drinking Hotspots, UK
- Texas Raises Organ Donor Registry; D.C. Not Ready For Medical Marijuana Sales; L.A. Health Department Facing Major Service Cuts
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Severity Reduced By Alcohol
- NHS Choices: Five Drinking Myths
- Cash-Strapped Local Governments Threaten To Hold Back Payments To N.Y.; Oakland Council Approves 4 Marijuana Factories
- DrugScope Responds To Government's Decision To Abolish National Treatment Agency, UK
- American Association Of Poison Control Centers: Fake Marijuana Spurs More Than 750 Calls To U.S. Poison Centers This Year Alone
- European Medicines Agency Concludes Review Of Modified-Release Oral Opioids Of The WHO Level III Scale For The Management Of Pain
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Monthly Archives: May 2008
A Novel’s Twists Immerse a Writer in the World of Addiction
Her first Narcotics Anonymous meeting was on the Lower East Side in Manhattan in what she called “a vaguely scary, sad and disturbing neighborhood.” As she was searching for the entrance to the building, she found herself down in a … Continue reading
Number of Alcoholics in Family is Strong Indicator of Potential
* Not all university students will “mature out” of their heavy-drinking habits. * A new study examines the density of college students’ family history of alcoholism. * This type of measure – looking at first-, second- and third-degree relatives – … Continue reading
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CHILDREN AS OUR TEACHERS
Children not only know how to forgive, they also know that enjoying times with their friends is a top priority. The longer they waste fighting, the less time they have for fun…and they are all about having fun. Seems like … Continue reading
Thinkers Anonymous
Note: this was sent to me in an email, and I have attempted to find its origin on the Web. Unable to find any reference to the title, I assume that it is anonymous and, thus, in the public domain. … Continue reading
Restraint of Tongue and Mouse
The spirit of AA’s anonymity Traditions onlineRecently, I harmed a fellow AA by using email carelessly and in a way that went against the spirit of our anonymity Traditions. Here’s what happened: AA Grapevine Current Issue In addition to the … Continue reading
Are You Codependent?
Do you have a hard time saying no to others, even when you are very busy, financially broke, or completely exhausted? Are you always sacrificing your own needs for everyone else? Do you feel more worthy as a human being … Continue reading
The Basics of Recovery
Don’t use; go to meetings; get a sponsor; work the steps: These are the basics of recovery in the 12-step programs. If, by “don’t use,” we can include all variations of addictive behaviors, and if we broaden our definitions to … Continue reading
Seizure Drug Reverses Cellular Effects In Brain Related To Alcohol Addiction
In the new research the scientists found that gabapentin normalizes the action of certain brain cells altered by chronic alcohol abuse in an area of the brain known as the central amygdala, which plays an important role in fear- and … Continue reading
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Childhood Lead Exposure Linked to Violent Crime in Adults
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 28, 2008 (ENS) – High levels of lead in the blood of fetuses and young children has been linked for the first time to higher rates of criminal arrest in adulthood. The strongest association between childhood blood-lead … Continue reading
What Winners Do — Blog
Anyone who has gone through very early recovery can tell you that at first everything seems like it will just fall into place. You have stopped your physical addiction and have been working on your mental addiction. You are walking … Continue reading
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Rebuilding Relationships in Early Recovery
James had been through a treatment program for alcoholism and was in his third month of sobriety. One night after dinner James put on his coat and announced to his wife, “I’m going to get some cigarettes.” Before the door … Continue reading
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Australia — Police chiefs unite in push for alcohol reforms
The police commissioners said alcohol-related crime cost an estimated $1.7 billion a year. They said 40 per cent of people detained attributed their offence to alcohol. Police chiefs unite in push for alcohol reforms
Safe-injection clinic wins legal reprieve
globeandmail.com: VANCOUVER — North America’s only sanctioned safe-injection site for drug addicts won a major court victory yesterday, thwarting any chance of the federal Conservative government closing it down. Safe-injection clinic wins legal reprieve
Fraudsters cash in on Myanmar, China
Fraudsters cash in on heartbreak – Scambusters.org It had to happen (and frankly, we’re surprised the scams didn’t start even more quickly). With the plight of earthquake and cyclone victims in China and Myanmar hitting he headlines — and our … Continue reading
Virtual Alcohol Control
Scientists are using virtual reality to help alcoholics cope with situations that might get them in trouble. This ScienCentral News video explains.
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