The Curious History Of Wine Consumption In America
by: Ben Bicais

The history of wine consumption in America has been frought with starts, stops, and inconsistencies. The American population has always had a love-hate relationship with alcohol. Historic prohibitionist attitudes amongst much of the American population have blurred the line between moderate wine consumption and detrimental alcoholism. Read the rest of this entry

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Sober Seder: Chabad Seders For Recovering Addicts

(lubavitch.com) Next Wednesday, 100 recovering addicts will celebrate the holiday of freedom in Boca Raton, Florida. Like Jews everywhere, they’ll raise their glasses four times in the course of the evening.
Unlike most others, the glasses will not contain wine: at the “Sober Seder” only grape juice will be served.
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Alcoholism Belize Treatment : Things You Must Know.

Alcoholism Belize treatment can be given in Belize in the centers dedicated for such treatment This country located in the Central America is an excellent tourism place with its natural setting. People who are addicted to alcohol can get treated in Belize in this beautiful environment which itself soothes your mind, body and soul. There are many Read the rest of this entry

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Alcoholism Treatment Options

Medications
The classical use of medications for alcoholism is to encourage abstinence. Antabuse (also known as disulfiram), for instance, prevents the elimination of chemicals which cause severe discomfort when alcohol is ingested, effectively preventing the alcoholic from drinking in significant amounts while they take the medicine. Heavy drinking while on antabuse Read the rest of this entry

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A recent study showed that millions of Americans are turning to alcohol and drugs to relieve the discomfort of their stress-filled lives. However, like stress itself, these “pain-killers” are far from being considered a new approach. In our society alcohol is the most widely used drug today, but certainly not the only one.

For the majority of users alcohol seems to be a relatively safe relaxant, but Read the rest of this entry

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Alcoholism: What Is The Scope Of The Problem

the issue of alcohol abuse is one of our biggest health and social problems, ranking along with heart disease, mental illness, and cancer issues. yet, emphasis on the treatment of alcoholism has been greatly neglected and doesn’t reflect how serious the problem is.
in the united states of america, there are from 11 to 15 million persons addicted Read the rest of this entry

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Alcoholism – An Unfortunate Consequence for Native Americans

Almost everyone is aware of the effects of “fire-water” on the Native Americans but now take a look at some of the reasons why our brethren turned to this drink and the Seneca prophet, Handsome Lake, who claimed he had three visions, urging him to eradicate this disease of alcoholism from his people.

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Alcoholism Facts – Facts About Alcohol

The long-term effects of alcoholism are devastating. People must be aware of certain facts about alcohol to clear any ambiguities.

Alcoholism is inferred when the following symptoms are detected:

• a strong desire or compulsion to consume alcohol
• loss of control over amount of drinking
• increase in the necessity to drink more to “get high”
• if one stops drinking, Read the rest of this entry

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Alcohol And Substance Abuse

I have been alarmed by the increasing incidence of alcohol and drug abuse, especially among teenagers.  Users are getting younger; even children as young as eight years old have been found using various mind-altering substances.  This article will focus on giving you information about the various treatments available for alcohol and substance abuse Read the rest of this entry

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Stop Drinking Alcohol – The Inside Story

Drinking Alcohol is a serious health issue and affects almost everyone in one way or another, so this article will help guide you towards a guaranteed method of quitting this forsaken addiction. If you feel that this subject may affect you or somebody you know, then please read on with an open mind as you could be one step away from changing your or somebody Read the rest of this entry

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Question: If an alcoholic is unwilling to get help, what can you do about it?

Alcoholics don’t respond very well to advice, suggestions, or threats. One would imagine that under these circumstances an alcoholic is doomed to oblivion. You must realize the alcoholic is desperate to get more and more alcohol, and he or she may lie, cheat and steal in order to do so.

Very simply, an alcoholic Read the rest of this entry

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