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Alcoholism Forum

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Support forum for adult children of alcoholics (ACOA).

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I know that it is hard to have parents like yours remember you're not the only one thats experiencing that . realizing
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Author: Addictions Moderator
Comprehensive information on alcoholism

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Alcoholism is a chronic illness characterized by the habitual intake of alcohol. Because drinking alcohol is woven into so many aspects of society in the United States, alcoholism symptoms can sometimes be overlooked. It's easy to miss when a... May-28-11 20:43:33
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Hi Carcio, the major problem is with drinking alcohol. The alcohol takes control of your mind and brain has no control by you during the process. So, what you thinking in daytime or during the loneliness,that mainly occurs in dreams. So, i will... Apr-30-12 10:24:07
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New and struggling about going back to AA

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Welcome back Virginia.... The powerlessness refers to the little devil sitting on our shoulder telling us we can take that first sip. Once we do and the alcohol is in our system, we really lose any power we had... It lowers our inhibition and... Mar-11-12 20:30:08
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Meetings for Us

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Hi, I have a number of labels, including bipolar and substance abuse. I have gone to a number of different 12 step programs and felt comfortable walking into any of them. The gist of the program is that we are powerless over a substance,... Feb-17-12 16:45:22
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alchoholism, bipolar, borderline personality and ptsd all in one.....h

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I have been diagnosed with bipolar, borderline personality, and ptsd....cant get meds right, cant get to psych appointments due to a lack of transportation, so i have a very hard time coping. i found this sight in hopes of finding help. I am an... Feb-07-12 09:45:17
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Author: JGM27
Tried to get through a major crisis without relapsing but I failed.

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The book is called Cognetive Behavioral Therapy for dummies lol... :=D . I am originally from Toronto, Ontario now I'm in a nice small farm town a couple hours out. I love it much better out here ! I have always wanted to go to Nova... May-10-11 11:08:21
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