Alcoholics Anonymous, the 12-Step Fellowship: A Modern Miracle (Op-Ed)
He has authored more than 300 professional articles on addiction and written numerous books on the subject, including "Getting Tough on Gateway Drugs: A Guide for the Family," "A Bridge to Recovery: An Introduction to Twelve-Step Programs" and "The …
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Addiction task force member Steven Bradley applauds Gov. Patrick's action on …
“Taking concrete steps to prevent prescriptions drug addiction will significantly reduce the risk of heroin addiction and the human misery and death it brings,” Sullivan said. “I look forward to working with the Patrick administration and community to …
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Cheap Crack Pipes, Free Heroin, and Free Booze: The Evidence for Helping …
There is also significant evidence to support giving heroin to heroin addicts who have repeatedly been failed by other treatments like methadone maintenance and Twelve-Step programs. A 2012 Cochrane Review, considered to be among the highest levels …
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Elements Behavioral Health Expands to the Northeast with Acquisition of …
Justin has a passion for helping people struggling with addiction and their loved ones, and spends much of his time providing further information and education on addiction treatment and recovery. To aid these efforts, in early 2013, Justin debuted his …
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New Addiction Helpline Aids Teens in Finding Addiction Treatment
The Sugar Land Drug Rehab and Detox Helpline has been established to help teenagers find reliable information on drug and alcohol addiction recovery. This new and innovative helpline is a much-needed resource for teenage addicts who used to feel like …
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There is no harm in having a beer at the end of the day. Some may even argue that point. But when is it too much? Alcoholism is affecting thousands of people a day and has caused many consequences that are not so easily fixed. The definition of Alcoholism is the persistent use of alcohol that results in the need of alcohol to satisfy you. There are many treatments that you can do if you are to overcome Alcoholism. The treatments that have worked for many are:
 
1. Alcoholics Anonymous– Having a support group with a twelve-step program is always a good idea when you are an alcoholic. The support you get with alcoholics anonymous is worth everything you put into it. If there is no desire to change the behavior, it is impossible to help you overcome your addiction. 
 
2. Rehab Centers– When you have no success with the programs that alcoholic anonymous offer, there is another step that you can take. Rehab Centers or “Detox” centers help you get rid of the use of alcohol. Granted, alcoholism is never cured unfortunately, but it can be treated. Rehab centers are there when you cannot do it by yourself.
 
3. Medications– When rehab centers and alcoholics anonymous classes fail, there is always the medicine route. With different medicines helping many people fight off the temptations of alcohol and the addiction, alcoholism can be treated in this less conventional method. Medications can be prescribed to take off the edge of the need. Similar to smokers who have nicotine gum, alcoholics have Campral. This works by sending signals to the brain to prevent you from drinking.
 
Whatever method you find is the best for you, it is important that you get help. Having people around you who understand your alcoholism and want to help you in your struggle is very important for success. When you have the desire to quit drinking, you will be able to get to the bottom of the cause and quit completely. Remember to always keep a clear mind in your quest of becoming sober. When you become sober, you can be a better, more efficient member of society and be among the many who recovered from Alcoholism. There are many reasons why someone would start drinking. Emotions control us whether we know it or not. Be aware of your body and the different things it needs. As the programs say, “One day at a time”.

Slam on 12 steps misses point
Rick Boman's letter (”We can do better than 12 steps,” Times-Standard, April 17, Page A4) was very prejudiced against 12-step programs. He says they are an 85-year-old prescription. Twelve-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous are still around …
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25 Ducks: Brandi Freeman helps people overcome addiction
However, Freeman was able to rebuild her life with a 12 step addiction recovery program, and enrolled in Mt. Hood Community College before attending UO. The experience inspired her to volunteer through similar programs and help others overcome …
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Can a 12–Step Program Solve Your Unemployment Woes?
"There are some areas in human life where 12-step meetings can make a difference but it's not a panacea for everything," said Vanessa N. Weber, a licensed therapist with a master's in social work who has counseled alcoholics and other addicts in …
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386-253-0563; 877-253-9010. Florida AIDS Hot Line: 800-352-2437. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: 386-258-0610 or visit foodaddicts.org. Gamblers Anonymous: Twelve-step program for people addicted to gambling. 800-397-9843. The House Next …
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No Addiction Without Lies, No Recovery Without Truth
When addicts make amends as part of 12-Step recovery, they tell the truth “except when to do so would injure them or others.” Honesty is unhelpful if it is used to make the addict feel good about him/herself or to relieve their guilt, with little …
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Sooners were kind of average and that's a problem
TCU, with its huge current of underclassmen a year older and with its season-starting quarterback working his 12-step program of alcohol addiction, a running back and one of its top defenders fully recovered from injury, is a strong second. Then, if …
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Step by step: Retired minister preaches sobriety
Renz, with offices in St. Charles and Elgin, serves people with addictions through intensive outpatient programming and hosting 12-step meetings. …. Williams choked up a bit when he considered his role in helping a fellow sufferer on a journey to …
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