The Good, the Bad and the Discovering Alcoholic
This is a guest post from my good friend, The Discovering Alcoholic, who writes a top rated recovery blog, www.discoveringalcoholic.com, covering alcoholism, substance abuse, treatment and recovery issues. From the timeless teachings of the ultimate spaghetti western we learn that good, bad, and even ugly are relative terms dependent upon situational interpretation. This is a…
Read MoreWhat Knowing Moderate Drinking Limits Can Do For You
Knowing what moderate drinking limits are (also known as safe drinking limits) can help a person stay in control of their thoughts and behaviors. Definition of Moderate Drinking Limits For Women: No more than 7 standard drinks in a week, nor 3 of the 7 in a day For Men: No more than 14 standard…
Read MoreThe Brain and the First Years of Life
The Brain and the First Years of Life – one of the key messages I share in a number of my talks is the role early childhood trauma plays as one of the risk factors for developing the disease of alcoholism and/or an ongoing problem with alcohol abuse. And here is why. We are born…
Read MoreControlled Drinking Can’t Work for an Alcoholic
Controlled drinking can’t work for an alcoholic. Really? Why? Don’t they just have to stop once they’ve had enough? One of the more confounding aspects of all this is why some people who drink too much and behave terribly and cause problems within their families because of their drinking can learn to “re-drink,” get their…
Read MoreKeeping It Simple – Key Concepts for Alcoholism Recovery
Alcoholism recovery. Sometimes when a person is seeking help – either for themselves or a loved one whom they believe drinks too much – the way forward feels crowded, confusing and often overwhelming. To start recovery, one has to stop drinking entirely and then treat their disease for what it is – namely, a chronic,…
Read MoreWhy BAC Can Keep Rising After a Person Stops Drinking
BAC – blood alcohol content or concentration – refers to the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream. Why BAC Can Keep Rising After a Person Stops Drinking Alcohol enters the bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine. Because alcohol dissolves in water, the bloodstream carries it throughout the body (which is 60-70%) water, where…
Read MoreResearch Unleashed With the Decade of the Brain
Research unleashed with the decade of the brain – the 2000s – has been nothing short of astounding. Likely you are well aware that I preface the key points of just about every one of my talks, articles and posts with a comment about the “new brain research of the past 10-15 years has ______.”…
Read MorePhysicians | Lawyers Collaborate on National Drug Policy
One can only imagine the powerful force for change that could result when physicians | lawyers collaborate on National Drug Policy for better outcomes. Well, it’s happening. Physicians | Lawyers Collaborate on National Drug Policy I recently discovered this website, Physicians and Lawyers for a National Drug Policy. in partnership with The National Judicial College.…
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