Support groups aid alcoholics' relatives
I'm married to an alcoholic, and it makes me so sad that people think a lot of alcohol is “fun.” It's a tragedy for our family to see a great husband, father and grandfather slip into a stupor each day. It wasn't always this way. Sadly, he has changed …
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Support Groups
LEARN TO COPE: LTC is a peer-led support group for parents/caregivers struggling with a member of the family who is addicted to opiates/alcohol and other drugs. Meets each Wed., 7-9 p.m. at Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus, 1 Hospital Drive, …
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Reformed Morpeth alcoholic launches his own charity to help others
He said: “The plan is that Drout will offer one-to-one counselling, therapies, group work, smart recovery sessions and arts and crafts activities to help alcoholics turn their lives around. A lot of it is stuff I learned at Escape, and I know I can …
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Know the signs of alcoholism and what to do to help
There are counseling and rehabilitation facilities, as well as support groups open for anyone who would like to attend. Those groups include Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Family Groups. At these meetings, attendants are there to listen and give advice.
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Breakthrough Addiction Treatment Could Save Veterans' Lives
As substance abuse rates among military veterans and active duty personnel skyrocket, help is coming from an unexpected source. The exclusive Cliffside Malibu treatment center is soon to provide services to help military veterans heal. “We have roughly …
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Reformed Morpeth alcoholic launches his own charity to help others
He said: “The plan is that Drout will offer one-to-one counselling, therapies, group work, smart recovery sessions and arts and crafts activities to help alcoholics turn their lives around. A lot of it is stuff I learned at Escape, and I know I can …
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St. Lucie County support groups: Updated June 18, 2013
Alcoholics Anonymous: For meeting info on the Treasure Coast call 772-562-1114 or visit indianriveraa.org. Narcotics Anonymous: For a complete list of meetings on the Treasure Coast call 772-343-8373. Step-Free SMART Recovery: For meetings on the …
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Former Hollyoaks actor to open Norwich festival celebrating those who have …
It will show how people can turn around their lives after drug and alcohol problems and highlight groups which can help with recovery. There will be the chance to attend drop in meetings with Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and the SMART …
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Growing Older June 21
Support groups: 204-940-2114, diabetes, first Tuesday 10-11 a.m.; caregivers, last Thursday, 1590 Henderson Hwy., register; visually impaired, second Friday, 1:30-2:30 p.m., 1590 Henderson Hwy.; Parkinson's, last Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 200 McIvor Ave …
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Speedway: Stoke Easy Rider Potters look to bounce back
STOKE Easy Rider Potters captain Luke Priest has called on his riders to show their recovery powers following their midweek mauling. The Potters entertain Coventry Storm in the National League at … Potters reserve Shaun Tedham says he is beginning to …
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