Ruth and the Disease of Alcoholism (Part 1 of 2) – Ruth started abusing alcohol at a young age, and her abuse to giving birth to a still born baby at the age of 13. She continued to be afflicted through marri…

 

In Memoriam: Lou Reed (1942-2013) – Five Classic Songs You May Not Have …

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With fans the world over eulogizing Lou Reed, who passed away October 27 from liver disease, I hesitated before adding my two cents. But I love … "The Power of Positive Drinking," "Underneath the Bottle," "The Last Shot" from, respectively, Growing …
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Alcohol-related arrest ends in kicking, screaming

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Alcoholism as a chronic disease characterized by a strong craving for alcohol; continued consumption despite repeated physical, psychological or interpersonal problems; and the inability to limit drinking, according to the Centers for Disease Control …
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'Drink: Relationship Between Women and Alcohol' by Ann Dowsett Johnston

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She is with a group of children enrolled in a program to help kids break the cycle of their parents' alcoholism. … Other consequences — including cognitive deficits and liver disease — all occur in women, with significantly shorter exposure to …
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