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Updated: 57 min 32 sec ago AA Cuts Drinking, DepressionPeople who attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings drank less -- and less frequently -- than those who did not attend AA, and also were less depressed, according to research based on the federal Project MATCH treatment study. Source: Join Together When it comes to treatment, what is in a name really mattersA survey of health professionals found that referring to people with addictions as "substance abusers" was more likely to evoke punitive responses to drug use than those who referred to individuals with "substance-use disorders," according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Online Intervention Effective at Curbing DrinkingAn evaluation of the online screening tool CheckYourDrinking.net found that problem drinkers reduced their alcohol consumption by 30 percent at three- and six-month followups -- similar to the success rate for in-person interventions -- according to Canada's Center for Addiction and Mental Health. The Art of Communicating with an AlcoholicIs there an art to communicating with the alcoholic/addict? Absolutely! It is almost like learning a new language. In this series of blogs I will discuss concepts that can help the family member or friend find new communication tools when relating to their loved one; the alcoholic/addict. Read the full story at The Huffington Post. Brief interventon helps curb drunk drivingA program that gets persistent drunk drivers to consider why they should stop their dangerous behavior may lead to significant and long-lasting changes, researchers have found. These brief sessions lead to a 30% lower rate of bad dribnking days 1 year later as compared to another group who was taught about the reasons not to drink and drive. NYS Close to Making Driving Drunk With a Child in the Car a FelonyThe New York state Assembly has passed a bill that would make it a felony offense to drive while intoxicated if children under age 16 are in the vehicle, the New York Times reported Nov. 18. |
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OneStory ProjectWe are capturing the stories of children and others impacted by someone's alcoholism or alcohol addiction. First, check out current entries in the OneStory Project. Then get in touch and learn how to share your story (anonymous is fine). |