Sentences with phrase «nature of alcoholic»

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The selfishness of the alcoholic is, as we have seen, to a large extent a symptom of inner conflict and insecurity; but his selfishness is also to some degree an expression of the egocentric nature of man.

I TOLD HIM THAT I believe in electricity and other forces of nature, but as for a God, if there is one, He has never done anything for me... «Then all of your troubles are over,» says the man and leaves the room (Cathy Burns, Alcoholics Anonymous Unmasked, p. 39; emphasis added).

Urging clergy and men of religion to renew or revive the practice of prayer, particularly meditation; (2) Distinguishing between the use of alcohol which does not produce a chronic alcoholic and that in which there is «the allergic nature of true alcoholism»; (3) Stressing that «elimination of the phenomenon of craving that follows the treatment does not constitute a cure [but that] the final cure rests with themselves [alcoholics in the second phase of alcoholism]»; (4) Advocating «moral psychology» in achieving entire recovery from alcoholism; (5) Describing the success of the AA.

On the other hand, because of the status of physicians in our society, an accurate explanation of the nature of alcohol addiction and a recommendation that the help of AA be sought can carry special weight with some alcoholics.

Tiebout's writings on surrender include: «Surrender Versus Compliance in Therapy, with Special Reference to Alcoholism,» QJSA, XIV (1953), 58 - 68; «The Ego Factors in Surrender in Alcoholism,» QJSA, XV (1954), 610 - 21; «Alcoholics Anonymous — an Experiment of Nature,» QJSA, XXII (1961), 52 - 68

The quality of inward total surrender is the key to escaping the alcoholic predicament, almost regardless of to whom or what one makes this motion - whether to Jesus, a Hindu guru, Nature, Buddha - Dhamma, or any other spiritual icon.

Because of the nature of a compulsion — most people including alcoholics think of their pet compulsions as normal — it is difficult for the alcoholic to recognize that his behavior is abnormal.

The damage to the children varies, depending on a number of factors — the strength of the nonalcoholic parent, the age of the child at the onset of the most destructive phases of the illness, the nature of the relationship with the alcoholic parent, and the social class level of the family.

In the case of Mrs. R., these include an understanding of the nature of alcoholism (as it eventually became clear that Mr. R. is an alcoholic), the futility of her attempts to coerce him to stop drinking, and the importance of her changing her assumption that any improvement in the family situation is totally dependent on his sobriety.

These groups help the teen - ager to understand the nature of his parent's illness, to experience the group support of peers who share many of the same problems, and to apply the Twelve Steps to their own problems of living in an alcoholic home.

Characterization of intestinal microbiota in alcoholic patients with and without alcoholic hepatitis or chronic alcoholic pancreatitis — Dragos Ciocan — Nature

This study compared one healthy group to 3 alcoholic groups with varying natures of liver damage.

I agree with the decision to lift a pair of sequences concerning Laney's alcoholic sister, brilliantly essayed by Childress's sister Patricia though she may be: the uncompromising (or «heavy - handed,» to borrow Stiller's assessment) nature of this rehab - set subplot clashes with the film's poppy façade.

Marty sets out to discover the true nature of what's been happening, enlisting his older sister Jane (Megan Follows) and his alcoholic Uncle Red (Gary Busey) along the way.

Faced with a dying mother, an absent, alcoholic father, and a baby brother in need of care, the teenage Mouchette seeks solace in nature and daily routine, a respite from her economic and pubescent turmoil.

International or domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of flights and items of personal nature.

The all - inclusive plan at the Paradisus Punta Cana includes room accommodations as selected; unlimited meals and snacks; unlimited premium international and domestic alcoholic beverages; 24 - hour room service; in - room mini-bar with water, beer, and soft drinks (restocked once daily); all resort fitness and recreation facilities; non-motorized water sports including snorkeling, sailing, canoeing, waterbiking, windsurfing, supervised mini-club for kids 5 - 12 years old; evening activities including beach parties, live shows, theme parties and karaoke; all resort activities and entertainment including beach volley ball, archery, darts, giant chess, rifle - target shooting, table tennis, water aerobics, batting cage, bicycles, climbing wall, jogging trail and nature walks; also included are Merengue dance classes, horseback riding, 1 dive per person per week for certified divers, 1 round of golf per person per day at Cocotal Golf & Country Club (transportation to the course included until 3 pm).

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Depending upon a number of factors, including the age, the severity and nature of the alcoholism, and the presence of any co-occurring disorders (anxiety, depression, etc.), the best treatment for an alcoholic may include an intensive outpatient program (IOP), participation in a 12 - Step group, partial hospitalization program (PHP), or inpatient residential treatment and some type of sober living in their community.