As my sister-in-law’s ex-military husband sank into his confined world of alcoholism, she refused to shrink along with him. She was very clear she would not go through another divorce. Instead, she vigorously pursued her garden, bridge and investment club activities. She maintained a strong bond with her middle-aged daughter and many friends…until cancer ended her life...
Romantic couple drinking a toast to their many years together. The Good A cool drink is so refreshing and mellowing on a hot day! It melts away the busyness of the day. It’s a great relaxant after a stressful day at work. It’s the universal social lubricant when people get together for fun or celebration...
Many people don’t really consider alcohol a drug. After all, it is legal to drink – as long as you’re of age. But the real truth is that alcoholism is a form of drug addiction just as serious and harmful as addiction to other drugs. Because alcohol is legal to drink, many people just think of alcohol as another beverage...
In the 1950’s and 60’s most adults in North America smoked cigarettes or other tobacco products. We thought nothing of it. However, increasing research evidence of tobacco health risks began to overpower the tobacco industry’s portrayal of smoking as safe and cool. As the evidence mounted, increasing numbers of people quit smoking or never started...
Dylan Thomas represents something of an enigma, even now, 57 years and millions of written words after his demise in 1953, from an inflammation of the brain caused by pneumonia. Contrary to expectations, his liver was remarkably sound, showing no symptoms of cirrhosis. He was perhaps Wales' most famous poet, yet composed exclusively in English...
Providence Recovery Centers offers a private, nurturing environment where one can learn how to live a life free of alcohol or other drugs. We have large, comfortable rooms, and our grounds offer well landscaped areas to spend in solitude, or in conversation with a counselor, fellow clients, or family visitors...
In his book, The Encyclopedia of Common Diseases, J. I. Rodale says : "Alcoholism is a glandular disorder, and we can compare it with diabetes, as neither can properly metabolize carbohydrates. In the case of diabetes, not enough insulin is produced by the pancreatic gland which has this function, so the patient suffers from high blood sugar...
