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I can answer questions on aspects related to alcoholism and drug addiction and in particular, questions from families and friends who are suffering from the behavior and consequences of someone’s drinking or drug abuse. My aim is to help these family members and friends gain a better understanding of the disease of addiction and to gain a greater awareness around the choices available to them. I can answer many of the "nuts and bolts" questions that people frequently ask when living with alcoholics or drug abusers. I prefer not to answer questions related to pharmacology or in depth physical effects of drug and alcohol abuse which are better answered by medical doctors and psychiatrists.
I am a registered nurse with 45 years experience, the last ten of which have been in mental health, particularly in the area of drugs and alcohol. I have worked consistently with people suffering from alcohol and drug addiction helping them to deal with their day to day problems and assisting them on the road to recovery. Much of this time has been spent facilitating their group therapy sessions and for the last seven years I have also run a family support group on a bi-monthly basis. I also have a close family member who is an alcoholic and my involvement with both the affected person and their families has allowed me to have a balanced perspective on the problems and issues involved for all concerned.
Al-Anon associate
E book for families - "The Key to Recovery - The Family and the Alcoholic"
Registered Nurse, NLP practitioner skills qualified.
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| Jane | 11/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Di. Your insight is balanced ..... |
| linda | 05/02/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your response. It was ..... |
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Hi Sherin You are not alone in having fear and reservations about marrying this man that who you understand to be an alcoholic. Alcoholism is a powerful and complex disease and the affected person
Hi Jane It’s never a good thing to hear about someone who has been physically abusive whilst under the influence of alcohol and it is, unfortunately, not uncommon. Alcohol is a mind altering substance
Hi Judie I am very sorry to hear your sad story and I can relate to everything you have said. Alcoholism is a horrible disease that impacts on the whole family often with dire consequences. Whilst
Hi Kim Everything you have said is very typical of someone with a serious drinking problem and you have to decide for yourself if this is the way you want to lead your life if you continue with this
Dear Linda It is understandable that you feel some guilt when not responding to your friends request; it is only human to want to help someone we care about when they are in trouble. However, your friend
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