Would You Rather…
Would you rather have your house burn down … or be alcohol dependent? Would you rather flunk out of school … or be alcohol dependent?…
Articles by F.A.R
The Brain and the Heart are Organs
This title sounds like the beginning of something from the Wizard of Oz. But this is no fantasy. Heart disease is the number 1 most…
Alcoholism is born not made – right?
The general population seems to accept that alcoholism is genetic. Like breast cancer, if there is a history of the disease in the family, that…
Are we defined by a number?
Alcoholics always seem to know exactly how much time has passed since their last drink. If the number is large they are proud and are…
Hitting Bottom
How many times have I heard about hitting bottom when it comes to recovery? Phrases such as high bottoms and low bottoms and maybe she’s…
Governor Shumlin, What About Alcoholism Research?
Vermont’s governor, Peter Shumlin, used his entire State of the State address yesterday to call out the problem of heroin in Vermont. It was even…
Why is alcoholism a disease?
In 1956 the American Medical Association (AMA) declared Addiction to alcohol and other drugs, to be a disease. Definitions include disorder of human functions with signs…
What happens when an alcoholic gets sick or injured?
A recent experience prompted the question – what happens when an alcoholic gets sick – or injured? More specifically, when they are sick with a…
What’s in a Routine?
Our days are made up largely of routines. The route we take to work, the shower-dress-breakfast routine, and even our exercise routines (hopefully) make up…
