There I attended meetings of Alcoholic Anonymous in order to learn more about my disease. I hoped to find a cure but sadly learned there is no such cure. After several meetings I did learn that the one treatment plan that showed a bit of promise was a regimen of attending meetings, talking to others who shared my disease, and of course abstaining from alcohol. .
In order for me to be free from active alcoholism and the problems associated with it I needed to learn how to maintain my sobriety. Alcoholism never goes away. It is an incurable, often fatal disease that can only be managed and maintained. It can be arrested at some point however and recovery is then possible. This maintenance comes through a twelve step recovery program that was developed through the experiences and learning of other alcoholics.
I attended the meetings and paid attention. I began to gather and collect information from others about our shared problem. I started to see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. I was enthused about the program. I was also rejuvenated about the prospect of being able to live a somewhat normal life free from active addiction. All I .
was required to do was what was suggested to me by the program. .
2. REFLECTIVE OBSERVATIONS.
When I reflect back to the beginning of my drinking days I was unaware of the hold that alcohol was beginning to have on me. Weekend drinking with friends turned into solo nightly events. Drinking for fun was replaced by drinking to coping and avoidance. For me it was a slow gradual progression that culminated in the eventual disease of alcoholism.
I now have a greater understanding of the patterns of alcoholism and the alcoholic. I am better able to diagnose any potential set backs that may be heading my way. I was determined to rid myself of the negative consequences of my disease so I learned as much as I could handle about my problem and how to effectively diagnose it.
Alcoholism When you hear the word drugs what do you think of? ... If a chemically dependent individual is in denial about their alcoholism, they cannot start the recovery process. An alcoholic cannot begin the recovery process until they realize they have a problem Though the disease can't be cured, it can be kept in remission. ... Recovery is also more complex than simply not using the drug. ... Recovery from alcoholism is a life-long process....
Alcoholism When you hear the word drugs what do you think of? ... If a chemically dependent individual is in denial about their alcoholism, they cannot start the recovery process. An alcoholic cannot begin the recovery process until they realize they have a problem Though the disease can't be cured, it can be kept in remission. ... Recovery is also more complex than simply not using the drug. ... Recovery from alcoholism is a life-long process....
Outline: Alcoholism Thesis: Alcoholism is a disease that is not only harmful to the alcoholic but can be harmful to the family of the alcoholic. ... Recovery for the alcoholic. ... Alcoholism Alcoholism is a disease that is no only harmful to the alcoholic but can be harmful to the family of the alcoholic. ... It will be a long recovery to rid of the alcohol. ... The Alcoholic Family In Recovery. ...
Present Alcoholism Ever since we where born we have been faced with many decisions in our lives. ... Their recovery rate is much lower than others who do enter a recovery program. ... Little Hill Alina Lodge, Support Systems Homes, Tarzana Treatment Center, Ten Acre Ranch, The New Direction: Alcoholism Recovery House, Addiction Recovery Institute, or Agape. ... "Alcoholism". ... "Recovery Resources for Alcoholism, Addictions and Mental Health". ...
When it comes down to my partner, there is not much I can do about her alcoholism, but to give her advise and support, in her attempt to getting sober. ... As the book states, counseling is a good start towards recovery. ... I think I just expected too much from my recovery. ... As the book states, as a rule, whenever alcoholism and do-dependency are active in a relationship or a family, most people find it difficult, if not impossible, to be honest. ... This books gives good advise on relationships in recovery. ...
This recovery program became known as Alcoholics Anonymous. ... There are countries dealing with alcoholism all over the world. ... Russia seems to have a more serious problem with alcoholism. ... Society as a whole has looked down upon alcoholism. ... Alcoholism is not the same in all people. ...
Alcoholism or alcohol dependence is a chronic disease marked by a craving for alcohol. ... Alcoholism is a primary disease and is not linked to another condition. ... Field studies have found demographic categories to play an important role in alcoholism. ... Group differences in alcoholism are not readily explained in disease or biological terms. Such findings provide a powerful argument against a genetic basis for alcoholism (Mendelson & Mello, 1999). ...
This is because alcoholism has been classified as a disease by the American Medical Society as well as by the National Council of Alcoholism because of the four factors such as it has symptoms and signs, it is diagnosable, it is progressive, and it can be treated (Facts about alcohol and Alcoholism 8). ... A person admitting that they have an alcohol problem is the first step toward a possible recovery. Alcoholism is a treatable illness and is treated best the earlier it is detected. ... There is no actual cure foe alcoholism. ... My personal interview was with my uncle Jim who is n...
