When someone decides to stop drinking alcohol, a common approach is to quit by going cold turkey or abruptly stop without gradually weaning off the substance but this can be a dangerous and even a life-threatening action to take for some individuals. You may think a radical cut to alcohol consumption is the quickest and […]
Do you buy a bottle of wine on the way home from work, or have a couple of beers with the boys after a hard day, maybe a few sips of sherry while cooking, or drink a vodka or two while watching TV? Sounds familiar? Many of us slip into mild habits when it comes
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Have you ever been in a situation where you got caught up in a boozy event when you only wanted a quiet night in with a good book and a cup of cocoa? For many, saying no to alcohol is a harder task than anticipated and nearly always boils down to peer pressure or during
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Australia is not only a country, it is a continent with a total land area of 7,688,287 square kilometers, home to over 26 million people including an indigenous population of over 800,000. Divided into six states and two territories, the most populous cities are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide all accounting for millions of
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When considering rehabilitation for addiction, one of the most pressing concerns for individuals and their families is the cost. Understanding the financial aspect of rehab is crucial, as it not only influences the choice of treatment facility but also impacts the long-term commitment to recovery. The decision to invest in rehab is often weighed against
What we really have is a daily reprieve (from our alcoholic or addict behaviors) contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 85. I heard this statement several times when I was early in my recovery, but never gave it much thought. For most of my life, I thought that spirituality meant
