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Expertise
All questions are important, I have over 22 years of personal experience with alcoholism and recovery issues. Advanced Counsellor Training / Experience with treatment and AA.
Experience in the area
Over 22 years of recovery from alcoholism. Counsellor in an alcohol outpatient office. Experience as client and as counsellor in treatment center.
Education/Credentials
Advanced counsellor certificate, Melbourne ORYGEN Research Centre volunteer consultant
Awards and Honors
AADAC volunteer award
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Recent Answers from Druideck
2009-11-07 alcoholism:
Mandy, it is not so complex as you may think. He is an ill person and addicted to alcohol, this is why he chooses it over you. He can mot stop until he has had enough of the problems it causes
2009-11-05 alcohol poisoning:
Elizabeth, the odd thing about the answers your son's friends are giving him is that vomiting is one of the signs of alcohol poisoning. Also irregular breathing, paleness and mental confusion.
2009-11-03 Is boyfriend an alcoholic?:
Lara, often people that grow up in alcoholic homes have poor communication skills. They have to keep quiet to cover up the families drinking problems. They become what is called a "closed"
2009-10-30 Beer belly:
Vanessa, There are many causes for the "Beer belly" and most of them are not beer. However, liver disfunction can result in a build up of abdominal fluids. This is something you should check out
2009-10-28 Is boyfriend an alcoholic?:
Lara, it is common to have some doubts when living with a problem drinker. The denial of the person starts to affect those around him. You start to second guess the obvious. He is drinking far
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