Sentences with phrase «well as alcoholism»

The goal of mission therapy is to eradicate homeless - ness as well as alcoholism.

Not exact matches

Lamott, the best - selling author of several books about spirituality, describes her specialty as topics that «begin with capital letters: Alcoholism, Motherhood, Jesus.»

With headquarters in Washington, D.C. (323 DuPont Circle Building, Washington, D.C. 20036), it provides information about public and professional alcoholism programs, as well as serving and representing its member - agency's interests at the national and international levels.

If a minister is fortunate enough to live in one of the eighty - two communities (in thirty - two states) in which there is a local Council on Alcoholism, he should support its work as well as encourage his parishioners to do so.

The naïve moralism in this area can be maintained only by ignoring the facts that inebriety is as much a symptom as a cause of the disturbed interpersonal life of the alcoholic, that alcoholism is a complex disease involving physical, cultural, and socio - psychological as well as moral factors, and that homelessness is in itself a complex phenomenon, not the simple product of excessive drinking.

They recognize that AA, for instance, is tailor - made to meet the stresses and strains of alcoholism, and they accept the fact that alcoholism, as Harry Emerson Fosdick has put it, is like a stained - glass window in that it can best be seen and understood from the inside.

At the laying of the cornerstone for the institution on September 24, 1858, Bellows made a statement upon which those who object to the treatment of alcoholism as a sickness could well ponder today, over one hundred years later:

Such a statement could well be taken as a guide in one's reinterpretation of the ethical problem in alcoholism.

But I think we do have an obligation to reconsider our overwhelming trust in and unwillingness to question Alcoholics Anonymous as the best way to address alcoholism.

My ministry as pastor and as staff member of an alcoholism treatment hospital brings me into close counseling contact with, well over a thousand alcoholics every year.

The best of these are often lifted up during church services: Stories of redemption from alcoholism and drug addiction are frequent, as are those about mental illnesses and chronic sadness, and even some about premarital sexual partnerships and homosexuality.

(3) We have observed that physiological changes as well as cultural attitudes toward alcoholism (which regard it as a question of willpower rather than a sickness) probably contribute to the perpetuation of the addiction once it is established.

Alcoholism is a spiritual illness (as well as an emotional, physiological, and cultural illness).

By giving him money one is contributing to his neurotic, exploitative orientation, as well as helping to push him a little further into the morass of alcoholism.

Rather than thinking of the problems of an alcoholic family as entirely the effects of alcoholism, it is well to remember that an inadequate marital adjustment can be as much a cause as an effect of inebriety.

Sixty percent of evangelical Christian leaders say they don't drink alcohol socially, citing reasons as diverse as the words of St. Paul, the desire to be a good leader and a history of alcoholism in the family, according to a survey by the National Association of Evangelicals released Thursday.

The state's Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services announced Tuesday that the funding will go toward campaigns to spread awareness of the signs of problem gambling, as well as treatment and recovery services for those struggling with the disease.

Senator Klein was joined by Councilman Rafael Salamanca, members of the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), Forward South Bronx Coalition and the New York State Department of Health to provide the community with the life - saving medication Naloxone as well as hands - on demonstrations for proper use.

Schneiderman himself says he engaged in role - playing in some of his sexual activities, but denies any non-consensual behavior, as well as threats, alcoholism, and drug use.

If the drugs lower alcohol tolerance in people as well, they could be used to treat alcoholism.

Further scientific investigation is warranted to determine how the drug achieves its effects as well as how they might be used in the treatment of «the ennui and anguish of impending death» as well as «alcoholism and other forms of drug addiction,» argues Charles Schuster, a neuroscientist at Wayne State University and a former director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in a commentary on the paper.

This study focused on ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) such as diabetes, alcoholism, asthma and dementia, where the provision of better care outside hospital, by GPs and other healthcare professionals, can potentially reduce the need for admission.

Valine may help treat liver and gallbladder disease, as well as damage to these organs caused by alcoholism and drug abuse.

Just as an alcoholic does not regain full vigor and health by stopping the flow of bourbon, but must address nutritional deficiencies, liver problems, as well as the social disruption of alcoholism, so a former wheat - and grain - eater must undo all the adverse effects that developed over years of consuming foods changed by agribusiness.

But it may also be connected to alcoholism, i.e. liver problems, as well as with kidney failure or some kidney condition (see University of Maryland Medical Center's «Muscle cramps» page at http://umm.edu/Health/Medical/Ency/Articles/Muscle-cramps).

Four years ago, my acupuncturist put me on a copper - zinc balancing program, but it was only about a year ago that I learned about pyroluria from the Resource Tool Kit in The Mood Cure by Julia Ross, MA.29 Those of us with this condition, affecting 11 percent of the population, produce excessive amounts of a metabolic toxin called pyrroles, which requires vitamin B6 and zinc for detoxification.30 Significantly, this condition is found disproportionately in those with alcoholism, 31 schizophrenia32 and mood disorders.33 It can also produce baffling physical symptoms due to heightened deficiency of these two nutrients, as well as manganese, 34 a nutrient that is crucially needed to activate arginase, 35 the enzyme that converts ammonia to urea for excretion from the body.

1 - lack of relaxation 2 - devitalized food 3 - unfulfilling employment (dead - end jobs) 4 - dead - end relationships (romantic or not) 5 - surgery 6 - junk food 7 - trans fats and rancid fats 8 - financial stress 9 - sedentary lifestyle 10 - excessive exercise 11 - death of a loved one 12 - alcoholism 13 - smoking 14 - illicit drug use 15 - prescription drug use 16 - toxins 17 - poor eating habits 18 - marital stress 19 - repeated traumas 20 - workaholism 21 - nutritional deficiencies 22 - hormonal imbalances 23 - oral contraceptives 24 - stimulants 25 - counterproductive attitudes and beliefs 26 - conventional hormone replacement therapy 27 - non-prescription drugs 28 - psychological stress 29 - persistent fears 30 - emotional stress 31 - lack of sleep 32 - being in denial about feelings 33 - acute or chronic infection 34 - repeated stresses 35 - persistent negative stressors 36 - fun or enjoyment deprivation 37 - allergies 38 - caffeine 39 - white sugar and white flour products 40 - antacids 41 - artificial sweeteners and colors 42 - major life events — even if perceived consciously as «good» (e.g.: graduating high school, moving, etc..)

The idea of focusing on Lip's similarities to Frank is not without reason, but the speed of his alcoholism was too jarring, and the underlining of the comparisons between Youens and Frank feels rushed as well.

Although this may be true of some of your earlier films as well, I thought that there was a strong subtext about alcoholism.

Alcoholism doesn't require the kind of flamboyant craziness we see in movies like «The Hangover,» but it does seem to require an introverted monitoring of whether you feel as good (or well) as you think you should.

Billy (Sam Rockwell) is Marty's actor friend and wants to motivate him but as any good friend does, he reminds Marty that since he is an Irish writer, there is no fighting alcoholism, it is in his blood.

At 32, she loses her job, descends into abject alcoholism (in the book getting fat for good measure, a disaster spared Blunt) and is frankly tortured as she spies from the train on her former husband Tom (Justin Theroux), still living in the family home, now with pretty blonde Anna (Rebecca Ferguson), with whom he had an affair, and the cute baby Rachel couldn't have, plus another couple, a few doors (or here, plots) down, hunky Scott (Luke Evans) and his hottie blonde wife Megan (Haley Bennett, very good, curiously J - Law - like).

The refugees suffer from a host of issues associated with long - term encampment, such as overcrowding, delinquency, physical abuse, alcoholism and depression as well as the threat of harassment and deportation by Thai authorities should refugees venture outside the camps seeking employment.

The novel tackles difficult themes such as racism, alcoholism, parental separation and terrorism and has proved to be an extremely good book to open up discussion in the classroom.

His last paintings are generally viewed as far from his best works, mainly due to the fact he developed Alzheimer's disease and was recovering from a life of alcoholism.

A short biography of Jackson Pollock, an art icon of Abstract Expressionism best known for his drip paintings, as well as his battle with alcoholism.

Childish then embarked on an artistic odyssey exploring a broad range of worldly themes including war, history, social protest, as well his own experiences of alcoholism and the sexual abuse he suffered as a child.

As an example, good friends will intervene if you descend in to alcoholism.

«Alcoholism is best thought of as a cause, not a consequence, of personality disorder» (The Natural History of Alcoholism: Causes, Patterns, and Paths to Recovery, Dr G Vaillant, 1983).

Topamax This drug is frequently prescribed for epilepsy and migraines, as well as the off - label uses, including treatment of bipolar disorder, obesity, bulimia, neuropathic pain, obsessive - compulsive disorder, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and alcoholism.

Managing public communication and public relations as well as conducting various discussions and lectures focusing on alcoholism and drug addiction problems and the youth in society.

Canada About Blog Read the lively blog on drug abuse and alcoholism as well as detox services throughout Canada.

Adolescent drug abuse, depression, alcoholism, obesity and dementia in the elderly — as well as marital distress and conflict — are just some of the conditions Marriage and Family Therapists effectively treat.

«Enmeshment leads to shame and shame often leads to depression, anxiety, alcoholism, drug abuse, eating disorders, compulsive gambling, sexual addiction, and other addictive behaviors as well as family violence,» explains licensed clinical social worker Beth Watson in her article «What is Enmeshment?»

«Experienced Therapist and Coach assisting Individuals, Couples, and Families needing help with life transitions, coping skills, anxiety, depression, addiction, alcoholism, trauma, stress, grief, domestic violence, career counseling, life coaching as well as pre-marital, marital, and significant relationships.»

His behaviour has brought about him being homeless and suicidal and he needs help for his alcoholism and I would suggest alcoholics anonymous who have helped many people to get on the road to recovery and they can be contacted at [email protected] - they also support families of alcoholics as well.

There is a high frequency of substance abuse, including misuse of pain medications and alcoholism amongst BPD sufferers as well as eating disorders, gambling, and sex addiction.

I have expertise in working with alcoholism, addictions and recovery issues, as well as with relat...»

Those with a dual diagnosis can receive intervention for mental health as well as drug abuse and / or alcoholism.

Exclusion criteria included a) bipolar disorders, b) secondary depression with additional comorbidities (e.g. psychosis, personality disorders, alcoholism) as well as c) acute suicidal tendency.