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Posted on May 13, 2013 at 9:48 pm by Lakeside

Alcoholics & Addicts Can’t ‘Just Say No’
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Brain research shows why long-term drug users just can’t say no Groundbreaking research from the University of Melbourne has shed new light on why long term drug users find it hard to say no, despite dire consequences to their health. A study into the frontal cortex, the key region of the brain involved in decision …∞

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Posted on April 1, 2013 at 2:20 pm by Lakeside

Making a referral to Alcoholics Anonymous
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Making a referral to
Alcoholics Anonymous This
article describes the
manifold factors involved in
the process regarding a
counselors sending a client
to Alcoholics Anonymous
(AA). Pastoral counselors
and mental health
advocates need to educate
themselves on the types of
AA meetings available
within one’;s local
community. In addition, it is
advisable to explore the
reputation for recovery
each AA meeting has
before making a referral.
Workers should be aware
of the spiritual experience
in recovery and the
dynamics which promote
conversion. Diversity in
group style, ethnic mix and
the type of meeting should
be considered. Sandoz,
C.J. Making a referral to
alcoholics anonymous.
Journal of Ministry in
Addiction

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Posted on March 15, 2013 at 11:41 am by Lakeside

AA and Al-anon
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Recovering from alcohol and other drug dependency. AA describes itself as a program of spiritual recovery from alcoholism. Its philosophy and methods have strongly influenced formal treatment programs. AA’s 12 steps, beginning with an admission of powerlessness over alcohol, provide a structured series of self-examination and improvement tasks to help overcome alcoholism. Although AA is …∞

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Posted on February 23, 2013 at 7:22 am by Lakeside

The Science of Addiction
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Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction This new, 30-page, full-color booklet explains in layman’s terms how science has revolutionized the understanding of drug addiction as a brain disease that affects behavior.  The ‘Science of Addiction’ booklet discusses the reasons people take drugs, why some people become addicted while others do not, how drugs …∞

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Posted on February 5, 2013 at 4:09 am by Lakeside

Alcoholic jealousy
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Alcoholic jealousy: an old and current dilemma. The relation between alcohol and jealousy is a deeply rooted belief within the general population as well as in the medical, and particularly psychiatric, environment. Furthermore, in recent years there has been a growing interest on the forensic aspects of pathological jealousy, since they are a frequent cause …∞

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Posted on January 3, 2013 at 9:50 pm by Lakeside

Impulsive Addiction
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British researchers say that impulsivity seems to trigger addiction and not the other way around

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Posted on December 24, 2012 at 8:11 pm by Lakeside

Drinking and Harm Continuum in Britain
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Alcohol use in Great Britain can be hypothesized as reflecting six distinct classes, four of which follow a continuum of increased consumption leading to increased dependence and related problems

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Posted on March 5, 2012 at 5:46 am by Lakeside

Alcoholics Anonymous Works in Taiwan
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  An empowerment process: successful recovery from alcohol dependence. Aims. The purpose of this study was to explore the concepts and processes for successful abstinence from alcohol for Taiwanese Alcoholics Anonymous members. Background. Attempting to identify the psychological and social influences upon alcohol consumption remission outside of alcoholism treatment could help professionals to engage in …∞

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Concept of Alcoholism
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Concept of Alcoholism In TSF and Brief-TSF alcoholism is considered an illness that affects individuals both mentally and physically in such a way that they are unable to control their use of alcohol. Viewed from this perspective, the concept of controlled use of alcohol amounts to denial of the primary problem, that is, loss of …∞

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Posted on February 1, 2012 at 1:46 am by Lakeside and modified on January 31, 2012 at 5:46 pm.

Abstinence Can Aid in Significant Gait and Balance Recovery
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Chronic alcoholism is often associated with a disturbed gait and balance Likely caused by alcohol damage to neural systems. While some studies have suggested that abstinence can lead to partial recovery of gait and balance functions, questions remain about duration of abstinence and sample size. This study of both short- and long-term abstinence has found …∞

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