Women and Alcoholism: The Role Shame Plays
Like Amy, Karen was able to overcome her addiction when she let go of her shame and, with the help of her family, sought medical treatment. At besmartbewell.com/addiction , leading experts explain how stigma prevents some women from seeking treatment …
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DTES program teaches severe alcoholics to make their own alcohol, as a safe …
One of the participants, Rachel Eck, has fetal alcohol syndrome. To participate in the program, she and others have to attend weekly meetings to learn about their health and treatment options. “I'm here to help our neighbourhood, our families, just to …
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No escape from abuse
He has to hand over his benefit to his providers, and he is $ 80 overdrawn, because he owes money to Work and Income New Zealand. His thin, sallow body and patchwork of tattoos records a life of drugs, alcohol and petty crime. Five months clean of all …
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