by admin | Feb 3, 2011 | AA, Addictions, Cravings for a Drink, Detox, Medications, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
Good news! A small, but good study, using a “gold standard trial design and evaluation methodologies,” replicated the Italian study finding that Baclofen is effective in the treatment of alcohol addiction. A previous post talks about French...
by admin | Feb 3, 2011 | AA, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
A while back I posted an article about the embarrassment of calling or emailing an ex or boss after too many drinks. I just found out about an optional feature on Gmail, called Mail Goggles , that makes you do some simple math problems before your email will go out....
by admin | Jan 2, 2011 | AA, Addictions, Detox, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
In a recent online discussion of what type of treatment works best with alcoholics, addiction recovery coach Allistair Rhind stated that- Alcoholics are immune to all forms of treatment when they are not ready to quit, and when they are ready to really quit, then a...
by admin | Dec 24, 2010 | AA, Addictions, Cravings for a Drink, Health, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
The holiday season can be down right depressing for many people-having to deal with difficult relatives (or being lonely), financial worries, overwhelming to-do lists, exacerbated by the lack of sunlight and exercise. While his recommendations seem like common sense,...
by admin | Nov 29, 2010 | AA, Addictions, Cravings for a Drink, Medications, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
Given the recent report that alcohol is the most dangerous drug, posted previously, and the reality that there are now more marijuana “wellness” clinics than Starbucks in many areas, should those of us addicted to alcohol start smoking? This summary of...
by admin | Nov 29, 2010 | AA, Health, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
Interesting comparisons of how drinking affects the heart–looking at Irish vs. French men and their drinking patterns. Some that are using the moderation management groups to abstain most of the week and only drink 2-3 days per week have been proud of their...