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Clean and Sober for:
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Information About AA
Alcoholics Anonymous "Big Book" Online
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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
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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: July 2008
The Man I Never Met
Somebody special came my way a long time ago and I’m now realizing, again, how special he was. I had noticed him several times before, but on this particular night, at this not-too-particular AA meeting, he appeared different to me … Continue reading
Cuts for Drug Treatment
Letter – Cuts for Drug Treatment – Letter – NYTimes.com Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois recently cut $55 million for state substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. That amount, with the resulting loss of federal matching money, represents half of … Continue reading
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Cocaine addiction linked to cellular memory
UCSF News Office – Cocaine addiction linked to voluntary drug use and cellular memory, UCSF study shows “We know that environmental cues are significant in many addictions, including tobacco and alcohol, and contribute to relapses,” Bonci said. “This study identifies … Continue reading
Brew kills 16 in Indonesian Papua
Darned well sounds deadly!Strong alcohol-pig fat brew kills 16 in Indonesian Papua – INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos JAKARTA — At least 15 Thai fishermen and an Indonesian died after drinking a strong brew of alcohol and pig fat in … Continue reading
Oxford House Provides A Safe Place For Recovery
Lopez, 45, has alienated family members, lost jobs, been evicted from homes and wound up in a hospital detox unit. Along the way, he’s had stints of sobriety lasting as long as a year. “I’ve been in the recovery process … Continue reading
Well, maybe…
I’d have been more impressed if they’d mentioned the names of the herbs… After spending 27 years as a drug addict, Tang Ngoc San stumbled upon a natural remedy that helped him, and later others, end their slavery to the … Continue reading
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“Reality is a crutch for people who can’t cope with drugs.”~ Lily Tomlin
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California Bars Restaurant Use of Trans Fats
In addition to increasing the risk of heart disease and obesity, t-f’s have been implicated as triggers for binge eating. California Bars Restaurant Use of Trans Fats – NYTimes.com Under the new law, restaurants, bakeries, delicatessens, cafeterias and other businesses … Continue reading
Am I an addict?
You try beer, booze or pot, maybe cocaine, whatever. It feels good. Youprogress from doing it only at parties or with lovers and/or friends.Now you occasionally have a drink and light up when you are alone. Usebecomes customary: maybe a … Continue reading
People for Sale
Why there are more slaves than at any time in history and what can be done about it…People for Sale
The Creative Theory of Recovery
The Spiritual River is an excellent resource for those just becoming acquainted with the recovery process IMNSHO. Here’s a recent entry… The Creative Theory of Recovery from Addiction The creative theory of recovery is the idea that we need to … Continue reading
God, or Whatever
Boy Grows Up shares the following on his blog. An interesting take on religion, well-stated: Tonight at dinner my partner and I had a fascinating discussion about God. Now, he has never been a believer in God, and has admitted … Continue reading
Man had 0.491 blood alcohol level
The Associated Press: R.I. police say man had 0.491 blood alcohol level PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — State police say they arrested a man early Tuesday whose blood alcohol level was 0.491 percent — the highest ever recorded in Rhode Island … Continue reading
Who Are The “Winners?”
by Bill Around the 12-step rooms we are frequently told that we should not “take another person’s inventory,” often used in the sense that we ought not criticize another person’s program. The rationale behind such statements seems to be the … Continue reading
…in a relationship that fills me with pain, anxiety and restlessness
The trouble with these sorts of relationships is that often those who escape them end up back in another just like it. We seek the familiar, not realizing that we are conditioned to do so.Superb article! Aunt Sally: I am … Continue reading
