Alcoholism: Drug Abuse Facts

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Why do the Irish have to flaunt their alcoholism on St. Patrick's day?


Are there any believers who have struggled with alcoholism and found turning back to God helped them?
I'm a wife and mother who has found myself overwhelmed by my alcohol use. What started out as something to relax or calm my nerves over the stresses of marriage, work etc has multiplied into a problem. Now I am drinking every single day, earlier sometimes too. I also smoke cigarettes and run off to the bar because I don't want to drink or smoke around my daughter. I need some words of encouragement because it feels like i'm not strong enough to stop this cycle. I am wasting money, like $200 a month on my drinking cigarette habits. I want to stop but when the stress starts, it seems it's the only release I have.HELP OK. Those quotes didn't really help me with my problem but thanks, it is interesting. I'm not only talking about Christianity, but believers of God, in general.

Can Catholics get a divorce because of alcoholism?
If a Catholic divorces because of an alcoholic spouse unwilling to get help will they be excommunicated?Interesting comments.How could they get a marriage annulled if children were produced?

Can an elderly person with alcoholism be eligible for any government assistance?
My boyfriend's father is 59 years old. He is an alcoholic, he has been unemployed for several years, and he exhibits some signs of dementia. He lives with my boyfriend who supports him, but this is becoming very difficult for my boyfriend. He does not have insurance, nor is he currently receiving any sort of assistance. What sort of assistance is available for a person such as him? My boyfriend and I are totally clueless about this and the more we search online for info, the more confusing it gets.

Is occasional binge drinking alcoholism?
Sometimes I feel I have to let loose every once in a while. But when I drink, I drink until I black out and don't remember a thing. I can't have just 1 or 2. I drink until I cannot drink anymore. I don't know why and I was trying to figure out if I have a problem. Should I look into AA meetings?

Is it true that rate of alcoholism is higher in Christian dominated countries ?
because it is not prohibited in Bible and because they say Jesus turned water to wine

(My Random fun fact of the day) Did you know morphine was invented to rid people of alcoholism!?
Morphine is 10 times more addictive than alcohol Doctors would give it out to people they felt drank too much. Doctors thought eating it would create cravings so they made the syringe so people could inject it directly into their bloodstream.So, Then Heroine was invented to get rid of morphine addiction lmaoIsn't this sad??

How can a person beat alcoholism if he's an Atheist?
AA is structured on Christian beliefs and uses faith in God to help alcoholics overcome their addiction. What if an alcoholic is an Atheist? How can he learn to deal with his addiction if he has no faith in a God?

They say drinking alone indicates alcoholism, what about drinking and chatting online?
larry E must be drunk...larry E must be drunk...

Does drinking the red wine when you take the Eucharist encourage alcoholism ?
Why can't it be offered in a nice ros'e or a de alcohorliised ?How can you get it away from the priest ?

Is alcoholism a good religion ?


Underage Alcoholism: Right or Wrong?
Im Under 18, and alot of my friends do descirbe themselves as alcoholics, a few cant make it two days without a drink, and their parents are quite happy to give them a few, not to mention the amount that peoples siblings buy. Teen alcoholism right or wrong, voice your opinion

Do Native Americans have a ALCOHOLISM GENE?
is it true they have a higher rate of alcoholism in their genetics?

Poll about Alcoholism?
Do you think it is a disease? Or just poor will power? Or mad morels or something?I have a friend who is really affecting my life with his alcoholism and I'm just wondering what others think of this kind of situation.