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		<title>How Alcoholic Parents Affect Their Children</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is imperative that we teach our children about the dangers of alcohol and drugs. As parents it is our responsibility to educate our children with the dangers that alcohol presents to their health.
Do your research using the world?s largest library, the internet, and find the tools you need to speak with your child about [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9M9yKRI9XVw/RrNdPy5B67I/AAAAAAAAAEE/RS5f8kWsOjI/s320/drunk_children.jpg"  alt="Stop" align="right">It is imperative that we teach our children about the dangers of alcohol and drugs. As parents it is our responsibility to educate our children with the dangers that alcohol presents to their health.</p>
<p>Do your research using the world?s largest library, the internet, and find the tools you need to speak with your child about the dangers of alcohol and drugs.</p>
<p>You want to be the first one to educate your child about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, which means starting early before their friends get to them first. Present a united front with both mom and dad giving the same advice regarding how alcohol can ruin their lives if they begin at an early age.</p>
<p>Encourage them to ask questions so you get an idea regarding how much they already know. You need to make it clear that alcohol is a drug and can be addictive which means that only one glass of beer could be the cause to a young child becoming an alcoholic.</p>
<p>You also want to emphasize that they should never take medicine, alcohol, or pills from anyone and if they are offered it they should feel comfortable telling you about it. An important thing to recognize is that if your children know that you will listen to them when they have trivial things to say they will feel more comfortable coming to you with the difficult things as well.</p>
<p>Studies have revealed that parents who listen to their child?s feelings or problems have fewer chances of their kids becoming hooked on drugs or alcohol. If you notice that your child has a sudden personality change or acts out in strange ways and you feel they are involved with drugs or alcohol please seek professional guidance immediately.</p>
<p>The best education you can give is through your own behavior so make sure that you limit your own habits and that alcohol is not accessible at home. Having the right environment in your home is the key for your child?s success against alcohol and drugs.</p>
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		<title>Alcoholic or Heavy Drinker? - Stop Drinking Alcohol</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:06:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is a misconception that while there are many people who have alcohol related problems, not all fit the medical definition of an alcoholic which means that there is no medical treatment required or AA support necessary if they wish to quit drinking. Many people feel that stopping drinking is a complicated process and for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.sxc.hu/pic/m/c/cr/cruxbrasil/557070_alcoholic_dream_.jpg"  alt="Stop" align="right">It is a misconception that while there are many people who have alcohol related problems, not all fit the medical definition of an alcoholic which means that there is no medical treatment required or AA support necessary if they wish to quit drinking. Many people feel that stopping drinking is a complicated process and for these people this is great news.</p>
<p>It is a proven fact that most people who successfully quit drinking do so without any third party or medical support. You might wonder how this is possible. It is simply a matter of will power and the overwhelming desire to change their drinking patterns. Most heavy drinkers have drinking buddies and if one quits then the others may be inspired to do the same.</p>
<p>What does all this mean for you? If you feel you have a problem with alcohol and desire to quit you don&#8217;t need to automatically assume you will have heavy medical bills or need to attend AA meetings. Even if you drink heavily on a daily basis and are chemically dependent on alcohol you still may not fit the medical definition of an alcoholic as the disease that is more complex than simply a craving for alcohol. If you are a heavy drinker you may, in the beginning, need some medical assistance to help with the detoxification process, however with a little bit of will power you soon should be able to manage on your own the rest of the way.</p>
<p>If you feel that you fall into the category of a heavy drinker and wish to cut back or even quit completely, the Stop Drinking Advice guide will become your blueprint to achieve your goals on your own. The guide will show you how others have managed to quit and change their life without the need for medical or AA assistance.</p>
<p>Alcohol destroys relationships and families and if you feel you are letting it you&#8217;re yours you need to make some changes now. You can take the steps you need to stop drinking now; you have the will power to do it. Trying to quit on your own is a challenging process but don&#8217;t let the fear hinder your progress. All it takes is will power and you can change the lives of your children, your friends and your significant other; you will be amazed at how kind and helpful previous heavy drinkers become, so make sure they get this stop drinking advice that will benefit so many other people too.</p>
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		<title>Stop Drinking Tips - Waking Up Dry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:46:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Alcohol And Your Immune System (important VIDEO)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have just watched a video that absolutely shocked me and felt compelled to share it with you below.
As we all know alcohol badly affects your health and immune system, and that&#8217;s what this video is all about. You&#8217;ll discover the secrets to an unshakable immune system (And the purpose of this immune system is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have just watched a video that absolutely shocked me and felt compelled to share it with you below.</p>
<p>As we all know alcohol badly affects your health and immune system, and that&#8217;s what this video is all about. You&#8217;ll discover the secrets to an unshakable immune system (And the purpose of this immune system is to keep you healthy and protected).</p>
<p><a href="https://bewellbuzz.infusionsoft.com/go/video1/infopage"><strong>You HAVE TO SEE this video, just click here or on the image below and the video will open in a new window</strong><br />
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		<title>Tips that work to Stop Drinking Alcohol</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:43:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are quite a lot of different treatments that deal with the problems related with alcohol dependence. The treatments available for this problems can be put into the following categories&#8230;medication to reduce withdrawal symptoms and stop alcohol cravings, professional counseling to support relationship issues and education and support to stop drinking.
The previously mentioned methods are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.sxc.hu/pic/m/n/nk/nkzs/1083566_the_last_drop.jpg"  alt="Stop" align="right">There are quite a lot of different treatments that deal with the problems related with alcohol dependence. The treatments available for this problems can be put into the following categories&#8230;medication to reduce withdrawal symptoms and stop alcohol cravings, professional counseling to support relationship issues and education and support to stop drinking.</p>
<p>The previously mentioned methods are normally the ones that are recommended although a new drug has just come onto the market called chemical Revia [formerly Trexan], Vivitrolnaltrexone. This drug is normally administered by the form of an injection  about once a month , but it is also available now as a pill.</p>
<p>The way Naltrexone works is by confusing the part of the brain that is responsible for making us feel good while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. It basically numbs the pleasure effect that alcohol gives us and can be either taken on its own or as a combination drug with other alcohol dependence drugs.</p>
<p>Recent studies have shown though that Naltrexone is most effective when its use is combined with counseling. It has also been proved that Naltrexone drastically reduces the risk of relapse after having managed to quit drinking.</p>
<p>When it comes to men who have a long track record of alcohol dependence this treatment is not so effective. As with the majority drugs there are possible side effects and Naltrexone may cause dizziness, nausea and fatigue as well as headaches and the tendency to feel sleepy, anxious, or nervous.</p>
<p>These treatments need professional backing and you may be interested in hearing what other people have to say on the subject. You will be amazed at just how many people share their experiences at the stopdrinkingadvice blog, so head on over and see how the blog can help you.</p>
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		<title>Stop Drinking Alcohol - Join The Alcoholics Online Support Group</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:33:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most alcoholics have a problem when it hits them that they need to give up alcohol permanently, but almost 90% believe that by just having the occasional drink they can carry on with life and put alcoholism behind them. 
Sounds great, but it just isn&#8217;t an option for the disease of alcoholism, which in some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.sxc.hu/pic/m/t/ti/tizwas01/1030147_depressed_girl.jpg"  alt="Stop" align="right">Most alcoholics have a problem when it hits them that they need to give up alcohol permanently, but almost 90% believe that by just having the occasional drink they can carry on with life and put alcoholism behind them. </p>
<p>Sounds great, but it just isn&#8217;t an option for the disease of alcoholism, which in some way is just like having an allergy to alcohol but one the affects you mentally as well as your health. So not one drop is the golden rule as the alternative option is just a road to disaster.</p>
<p>Many alcoholics though do see this option as a way out, but soon find out that they haven&#8217;t got the strength to carry on and revert back to previous drinking habits. A few alcoholics do though actually manage, but the question we have to ask ourselves is whether they really were alcoholics, or just alcohol abusers or addicts.</p>
<p>The overwhelming view in the rehab world is that it is impossible for an alcoholic to control their drinking habits for more than 24 hours and that the condition of alcoholism would get even worse as they realize that they really don&#8217;t have a way out and they need to forget that, resulting in consuming even more alcohol.</p>
<p>I could tell you so many stories about alcoholics that have been down that road and defeat is something that alcoholics really find difficult to handle. Too many good people have fallen trap to hiding their drinking habits from everyone around them and they soon become very distant as they travel further to find alcohol.</p>
<p>Pregnant mother who are alcoholics often manage to kick the habit for 9 months, but the bad habit always returns, but this time it will destroy another life. It is difficult to see how a women could care for something so much when inside her, but once the joy arrives and can really be loved, alcoholic women know that they only love one thing and that is alcohol.</p>
<p>These stories can be heard almost every where, as alcoholism is all around us although we may not be aware of it. The society at large though makes so much from alcohol revenues so that won&#8217;t want to situation to change for a long time, so alcoholics need to get independent health advice from other alcoholics and reform groups who only have one mission left in life, which is to give support to other alcoholics.</p>
<p>You can get stop drinking advice on the Internet, with expert advice from other people who either are alcoholics or live with them, so you can get the advice you need. Giving up alcohol is just a matter of taking the right decision and not feeling alone with the nightmare ahead, so make sure you find the very best in alcoholic health care.</p>
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		<title>Will Stop Drinking Advice Improve Your Health?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 10:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well then, why can&#8217;t people stop drinking? The first reason is fear. They are afraid of what they are going to do without alcohol in their lives. Much like a smoker quitting cigarettes doesn&#8217;t know what they&#8217;re going to do without a cigarette in their hand. But, although a smoker is endangering their lives, a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.sxc.hu/pic/m/s/so/sofijab/1032639_beer.jpg"  alt="Stop" align="right">Well then, why can&#8217;t people stop drinking? The first reason is fear. They are afraid of what they are going to do without alcohol in their lives. Much like a smoker quitting cigarettes doesn&#8217;t know what they&#8217;re going to do without a cigarette in their hand. But, although a smoker is endangering their lives, a drinker alters the way their brain thinks, and does things, and acts in ways that are inappropriate and unacceptable. A cigarette doesn&#8217;t do that to you. You don&#8217;t leave your purse in a bar because you had a cigarette. Or a pack of cigarettes. </p>
<p>A drinker can easily drive home on the wrong side of the road, sideswipe the garage door, and yell and scream for scrambled eggs and cheese! And then have to get up and go to work in the morning. So why not stop? Number one, it&#8217;s usually an addiction, so it&#8217;s not as easy as it sounds. Number two, without the proper guidance, it&#8217;s very hard to do alone. Number three, who wants to not only have to quit doing something they love to do, but do it in front of strangers, as in a twelve step program?</p>
<p>It is likely that the stress of her husband&#8217;s nine-month terminal illness caused her to fall back into heavy drinking. It is only three months since his death, and she is probably using alcohol to numb her grief. It is also possible that she may feel humiliated and ashamed that her excessive drinking is apparent to others, and she just wants to avoid the issue entirely. </p>
<p>There are two positive factors in this scenario: that she managed once to quit drinking for several years and that she continues to visit her physician on a regular basis. I would suggest that it would be counterproductive at this time to confront her about her drinking. It would be unfortunate to drive her away from medical contact and lose her trust. Instead, the focus should be on her grief and how she is coping with the loss of her husband. Bereavement counselling should be offered.</p>
<p>Can I drink alcohol if I am pregnant? No. Do not drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Why? Because when you drink alcohol, so does your baby. Think about it. Everything you drink, your baby also drinks. Is any kind of alcohol safe to drink during pregnancy? No. Drinking any kind of alcohol when you are pregnant can hurt your baby. Alcoholic drinks are beer, wine, wine coolers, liquor, or mixed drinks. A glass of wine, a can of beer, and a mixed drink all have about the same amount of alcohol. What if I drank during my last pregnancy and my baby was fine? Every pregnancy is different. Drinking alcohol may hurt one baby more than another. You could have one child that is born healthy, and another child that is born with problems.</p>
<p>Set a positive tone.  When your teen is ready to drive, let him know that you think he will be a great driver. At the same time, grant privileges slowly so you can add more as your son or daughter demonstrates they are ready for them instead of having to take privileges away when your trust is violated. Teenagers love to test their parents and in fact it is their job to do so. It is the parents&#8217; job to set clear rules and to hold teenagers responsible when they are violated. </p>
<p>Consider rewarding your teen if he or she is accident-free for a certain period of time and remove restrictions when you find they are no longer necessary.Sign a Contract. The best way to lay out the rules you expect your new driver to follow is to put them in a contract you both will sign. The contract should cover such things as the number of friends who can be in the car with the new driver (most likely one), what time the driver must be home on school nights and weekends, responsibilities for gas, insurance and car maintenance and the mandatory use of seat belts for all passengers.</p>
<p>Alcohol when taken in moderation is a nice way to relax or enjoy a social engagement, where when alcohol becomes a problem it can effect everyone who is close to the alcoholic. Some things that can tell a person they may be having a problem with alcohol are: - worry over not having alcohol or money to buy it - hiding alcohol so others do not know you have it - often wishing to be drunk or get drunk faster - unable to stop drinking once started - hearing others comment on your drinking Alcoholism should always be taken seriously. If you or someone you know has a drinking problem professional help is available in every community. Recognizing the problem is the first step to finding a solution.</p>
<p>At the very least stop drinking 4 - 6 hours before going to bed. This grace period will allow your body a chance to for the effects of the alcohol to wear off and reduce the effects that it may have on your sleeping, helping you to sleep without snoring.Sedatives such as sleeping pills behave much in the same way as alcohol, and amplify the affect if you take them while drinking, causing your body to relax its muscles and inducing many of the same symptoms as alcohol.</p>
<p>When you snore, you not only do you hurt yourself - studies have shown that a spouse, or significant other, can lose up to an hour of sleep per night. Causing them not only to be &#8216;cranky&#8217; in the morning, but potentially destroying your relationship. So, don&#8217;t just do it for yourself - do it for your loved one!</p>
<p>And no, drinking beer is not the same as drinking water unfortunately. Beer has a lot of calories, and the first place it goes is around your mid-section. By the way, this doesn&#8217;t mean that you have to stop drinking alcohol all together. Just control your intake as you would your diet. Exercise will not only help you lose your love handles but also help your posture as it will strengthen and stabilize your core (including your abs).</p>
<p>So, if you have been suffering from some minor back aches or even chronic back pain, you may find that by engaging in exercise it may dissipate or disappear forever. By the way, if you only engage in ab exercises without any aerobic or resistance (weight) training, you may find your love handles growing larger! Yikes! This is because your muscles are growing yet your body fat percentage is staying the same. By the way, you don&#8217;t have to train like a marathon runner or a bodybuilder to lose those love handles. Start out by doing small things, like walking to the local store instead of driving; or taking the stairs instead of the elevator or the escalator. But, if you want to seriously transform your body (not only losing your love handles but shedding a ton of body fat) then you will need to get serious and do some intense workouts.</p>
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		<title>How Alcoholics Can Recover From Addiction</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately the majority of alcoholics just never get help in time, and refuse to reach out for help until it is too late. If only they had just realized that they had indeed had a problem and that at least somebody had managed to have to perseverance to get the message through. Sometimes though a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/12_04/alcoholicCORBIS_228x331.jpg"  alt="Stop" align="right">Unfortunately the majority of alcoholics just never get help in time, and refuse to reach out for help until it is too late. If only they had just realized that they had indeed had a problem and that at least somebody had managed to have to perseverance to get the message through. Sometimes though a tragic stories can lead to help other people and even react if they are able to see the same thing happening in their own life. Obviously those who suffer most are an alcoholics direct family so as we all have family this story should be easy enough to relate to.</p>
<p>Mr Jones woke up one summers morning to find his 60 year old wife had passed out in her bed. She was only 60, didn&#8217;t have cancer, no heart disease, just severe depression, due to the fact that her children had moved away and leaving her no grandchildren close by, and her life became empty and she just felt worthless and slowly lead towards depression.</p>
<p>Her husband was not a very loving man and wasn&#8217;t really up to the job of being a good listener. On the contrary, he would put her down, criticize her feelings and managed to distance himself from her dilemma. So Mrs Jones began to look for comfort elsewhere, and due to her lack of real friends in her life, she found something that she thought would help - Alcohol.</p>
<p>Why Alcohol? It makes you forget and the problems just disappear making it the perfect solution for a depressed person. Unfortunately Mrs Jones didn&#8217;t stop drinking for 21 days until one morning she just didn&#8217;t wake up due to her comatose state. During her stay in hospital her family were only interested in getting her to stop drinking alcohol, and not affronting the issues that most worried Mrs Jones. You see, she was still under the illusion that without alcohol her life would remain a dark existence, so she ended up not even wanting to talk to any of her family.</p>
<p>After 3 weeks in hospital it was decided to let Mrs Jones return home to her husband, who was under strict instructions not to let her drink. Mrs Jones was in a desperate state, and later said she was planning suicide, but then that very morning the phone rang. It was Mrs Jones son Peter with some good news. His wife was pregnant and so they had decided to return home as they would need Mrs Jones help with the other Grand children. Well suddenly Mrs Jones life was turned upside down and she suddenly had meaning given back to her life. Even though she had to wait several months for their return, she was a new women.</p>
<p>The moral behind the story is twofold really. First, alcohol is not a solution to depression and secondly if you do know an alcoholic personally, ask them what the matter is and act accordingly. Even if you can get their problem met half way it could prevent a tragic end.</p>
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		<title>Alcoholics Anonymous - Believe in Yourself</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 09:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alcoholics Anonymous is one of our finest institutions for helping people to quit alcohol, and they are helping people literally all over the world. I would like to thank Dan for this video which highlights on the fact of who we really are and just how alcohol can cloud that concept. Please click on the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alcoholics Anonymous is one of our finest institutions for helping people to quit alcohol, and they are helping people literally all over the world. I would like to thank Dan for this video which highlights on the fact of who we really are and just how alcohol can cloud that concept. Please click on the play button below and enjoy a really honest testimonial.</p>
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		<title>Stop Pregnant Women Drinking</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now this video touches on a very important subject regarding pregnant women that drink alcohol, and suggests it might even be good for the baby. RUBBISH - If abortion is illegal than alcohol consumption during pregnancy should also be a criminal offense. It&#8217;s nice to live in a society where you can always get to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now this video touches on a very important subject regarding pregnant women that drink alcohol, and suggests it might even be good for the baby. RUBBISH - If abortion is illegal than alcohol consumption during pregnancy should also be a criminal offense. It&#8217;s nice to live in a society where you can always get to hear both sides of an argument on TV, but don&#8217;t be fooled. Alcohol and pregnant women just don&#8217;t mix, so don&#8217;t be mislead.</p>
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