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Yes, but that's better than the alternative. Not only can alcoholics Anonymous suffer from such fanaticism but so can coin-collectors, police officers and high school teachers.
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Are there any statistics regarding alcoholics who also have severe emphysema?
I don't think alcoholics specifically suffer from emphysema; it's generally smokers that suffer from that. I don't think alcoholics specifically suffer from emphysema; it's generally smokers that suffer from that.
Alternative Treatments for Alcoholism?
Alternative Treatments for AlcoholismFounded in 1935 by a stockbroker from Ohio and a physician in New York, Alcoholics Anonymous changed the way people think about addiction. It is a loosely organized, non-profit fellowship that encourages people suffering from alcohol addiction to follow twelve suggestions, referred to as the Twelve Steps, which the founders referred to as a "spiritual design for living."The founders of Alcoholics Anonymous understood that people with addiction problems are, by nature, defiant. They tend not to respond well to authoritative commands. For this reason, the Twelve Steps are not rules, but suggestions. They are written in the past tense to emphasize that these methods worked for the original one hundred members of Alcoholics Anonymous and therefore might work for others who try them.In the book Alcoholics Anonymous, the founders stressed that the only requirement for membership is "a desire to stop drinking." The organization sympathizes with people who suffer from addiction to other drugs and destructive behaviors, but limits itself to people who suffer from alcohol addiction.Because the Twelve Steps were so effective for alcoholics, other Twelve Step programs have emerged to help people suffering from other addictions. Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Marijuana Anonymous, and hundreds of other organizations model themselves after the Alcoholics Anonymous approach to conquering addiction with a spiritual design for living.Membership in Twelve Step programs is free. However, for-profit treatment centers that charge for admission often incorporate the Twelve Steps within their own programs and encourage patients to attend Twelve Step meetings.
What are the types of alcoholic effects?
Alcoholics drink for the affect produced by alcohol. They can suffer from BLACKOUTS & total personality changes.
Why do non religious people suffer?
They are always worried about dieng and not going to heaven, trust me i am non-religious. It's not only non religious people who suffer. But, maybe, if you believe they do, it's because there is no God that look after them, because they do not believe in any God. Also, I think that maybe non religious people THINK they suffer, because they, unlike religious people, do not have a God to trust in. If they did, maybe they would not find their sufferings as difficult and would not claim that 'only non religious people suffer'.
Do you suffer for Adams sin?
No. <><><><><> Depending on your religious beliefs, you are born into Original Sin, and must be saved in order to go to Heaven. So, yes, we suffer for Adam's sin.
What is the name given to people who suffer or die for their religious beliefs?
Martyrs.Those who die for their religion are called martyrs.
I'm loooking for help for my son. He doesn't work and lives with me, but has a bad drinking problem. I do not have ins., nor a lot of money, but want so bad to be able to help him. He cries alot and wants to overcome his problem. Please, are there any fre?
Research shows that many alcoholics suffer from depression. They use alcohol to medicate the problem. Very often, anti-depressants (SSRIs) are an important part of recovery. You probably know that it's up to your son to get help. You can't do it for him. Alcoholics Anonymous has lots of free meetings all over the country and everyone is welcome. http://www.aa.org has a list of meetings in your area. As a concerned person, you would likely benefit from AlAnon, which specifically addresses the issues and concerns of parents of alcoholics: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/ For info on rehab, see: http://www.drug-rehabs.org/Georgia-Savannah-drug-rehab-treatment.htm OR phone 1.877.437.8422
Why did some colonies support religious freedom?
People who specifically came to North America to escape religious persecution in Europe, naturally did not want to create societies in which others would suffer religious persecution, since that would be very hypocritical.
Did the followers of religion suffer at all solely because of their chosen religious beliefs of christianity?
Yes, and are still persecuted today in some societies
What can alcohol do to damage your body?
Alcohol is implicated in liver disease, pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, heart disease, and a variety of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. Since all alcoholics also suffer from malnutrition due to the effect of alcohol on nutrient absorption, most suffer from a variety of deficiency diseases as well. Finally, chronic alcohol use causes brain lesions and deterioration of the central nervous system.
What percentage of Americans are alcoholics?
AnswerThere are no specific statistics on how many alcoholics there are in the U.S.A., because some alcoholics go through life without seeing a doctor until it's too late (liver failure generally.) Only 8% of Americans are said to be dependent on alcohol but .06% are diagnosed. The problems is that other health conditions are usually visible and the physician will usually miss the fact the patient in question is an alcoholic. 8% of Americans are only properly diagnosed' 40% are depressed and drink excessively because of it; 65% are diabetics and 70% of patients suffer from hypertension. The disease is treated, but often the fact that a certain patient could be an alcoholic is missed by many physicians. over 100% who were diagnosed with alcohol problems did not seek out any type of treatment.
What are the approaches to treating substance misuse?
There are many different treatments available. Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, Rational Recovery, rehabs and drug clinics, psychological counseling, etc. Unfortunately, none of them work. This is an issue I've dealt with personally, and I've spent a lot of time investigating these treatments and looking at scientific studies of their effectiveness. All these groups claim high success rates, but the best evidence is that they are no more effective than just trying to quit on your own. In fact, it seems that people who go to rehab are less likely to quit than people who stay home. The only way to recover from addiction is for the addict to be willing to suffer both physically and psychologically in order to live for something other than themselves. This is a choice they have to make, and no external circumstances can make the choice for them. Normally a change like this only comes from religious conversion, which is why there is so much religious language in AA. It can sometimes be triggered by a non-threatening intervention, or by drugs like LSD, which can strip away psychological defenses. The drug ibogaine seems to be especially effective at forcing people to confront the issues at the root of their addiction. Unfortunately, it is illegal in America. Be aware that what I'm saying is contrary to current medical wisdom. It is based on my personal experience with addicts.
