Articles by F.A.R

Communication Brain and Heart

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…


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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…


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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…


Rock Bottom Button

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…



Brain Decline

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…



Woman on a bike

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…


Horrible word art

Addiction is Horrible!

There have been many words used to describe the disease of addiction. There are many explanations of the brain and explanations of behavior and background…