I got great results from reading allen
carr's easy way to control drinking. I am
recommending a book, not trying to sell
it. You can get it on amazon.Com for
second hand. The book is cheap anyways.
I can not strongly suggest getting this
book enough to get you through your
problems.
It worked very well for me. I hope anyone
dealing with alcohol issues takes the time
to read this book. From this book there
is no need ever to be depressed when
giving up alcohol. If I was rich I would
buy the book myself and give it to you.
But I can not do it for everyone I meet,
so you have to get it yourself. But if
you do, it will be one of the best things
you can do for yourself ever. I really
mean that.
Get the book.
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willet
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 May 2008 Posts: 2
Posted: 05-11-08 06:33am
yes stop drinking makes some problem in
the start but i think i m good now i dont
get depress anymore and its really a nice
world without it
i think u ppl shuld carry on for a little
long
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eeyore46
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Posted: 05-12-08 22:24pm
I am still confused on how one decides who
is actually an alcoholic or just drinks a
lot. My dad is a very heavy drinker, but
sometimes will go for weeks without having
a drink. How does one assess the
difference?
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yogahoneybunny
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Posted: 05-13-08 03:38am
Hi eeyore. Actually, it's up to the
person to claim and admit alcoholism
rather than for others to diagnose it for
them. There is a questionnaire, however,
that Alcoholics Anonymous puts out. You
might find reading their official site
helpful: alcoholics-anonymous.org...and
here's a pamphlet that you might be
interested in. There are some questions
that can help a person determine if they
are alcoholic, or not. But generally the
stance is this:
"Am I an alcoholic?
If you repeatedly drink more than you
intend or want to, if you get into
trouble, or if you have memory lapses when
you drink, you may be an alcoholic. Only
you can decide. No one in A.A. will tell
you whether you are or not."
Thanks for the advice and the link. I
have always thought my dad was, but
recently have heard debates about
alcoholism and just being considered a
heavy drinker.
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yogahoneybunny
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Posted: 05-14-08 02:29am
Hey eeyore,
I understand your concern. Also know that
you are totally legitimate in your concern
and that you CAN approach your dad and let
him know what's been worrying you. He
might not be aware that his behavior can
affect you ... and telling him can be a
good thing. Also, families can together
stage what is called an "intervention"
where you confront a family member with
your feelings and request that they seek
treatment. Has your dad's drinking gotten
to the point where you feel that you can
confront him?
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suhas
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Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 1
alcohol Posted: 05-27-08 05:02am
When a person
drinks alcohol, the alcohol is absorbed by
the stomach, enters the bloodstream, and
goes to all the tissues. The effects of
alcohol are dependent on a variety of
factors, including a person's size,
weight, age, and sex, as well as the
amount of food and alcohol consumed. The
disinhibiting effect of alcohol is one of
the main reasons it is used in so many
social situations. Other effects of
moderate alcohol intake include dizziness
and talkativeness; the immediate effects
of a larger amount of alcohol include
slurred speech, disturbed sleep, nausea,
and vomiting. Alcohol, even at low doses,
significantly impairs the judgment and
coordination required to drive a car
safely.
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When a person
drinks alcohol, the alcohol is absorbed by
the stomach, enters the bloodstream, and
goes to all the tissues. The effects of
alcohol are dependent on a variety of
factors, including a person's size,
weight, age, and sex, as well as the
amount of food and alcohol consumed. The
disinhibiting effect of alcohol is one of
the main reasons it is used in so many
social situations. Other effects of
moderate alcohol intake include dizziness
and talkativeness; the immediate effects
of a larger amount of alcohol include
slurred speech, disturbed sleep, nausea,
and vomiting. Alcohol, even at low doses,
significantly impairs the judgment and
coordination required to drive a car
safely.
