Domestic Abuse and Alcohol
Statistics seem to indicate a connection between alcohol and drug abuse and domestic violence, but others question a direct cause-and-effect relationship. DUI Victims - Those Still Suffering
Not all victims of drunk drivers are killed. Many survive the crashes, but for some their lives are changed forever. Victims of Drunk Drivers
Memorial pages that honor those killed on the highways by drunken drivers. Drug Testing in the Workplace
If you plan to use alcohol and drug testing as a part of a workplace substance abuse policy, there are many legal issues that must first be addressed. Establishing a Workplace Policy
Establishing a workplace substance abuse program can drastically reduce the cost to business and industry from decreased productivity and increased health claims. Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Alcohol and drug abuse by employees cause many expensive problems for business and industry ranging from lost productivity, injuries, and an increase the health insurance claims. Al-Anon Topics for Beginners
These are topics which frequently are of interest to newcomers to Al-Anon Family Groups. Dual Diagnosis - The Problem
Those with severe mental disorders and substance abuse problems can fall through the treatment cracks because of the difficulty in making an accurate diagnosis. Alcohol and the Elderly
Although alcohol and substance abuse is statistically at epidemic porportions among the elderly, it remains mostly unreported, undiagnosed, or ignored. Alcohol Health Risks for Women
Women who abuse alcohol, or even occassionally drink to excess, face greater risks to their health than their male counterparts. Alcohol a Greater Risk for Women
She wakes up groggy with a tremendous hangover, then makes a startling discovery. She is not in her own room, not in her own bed, and not alone. The Twelve Steps
The 12 Step Twelve Alcoholics Anonymous Al-Anon Step 1 - Honesty
After many years of denial, recovery can begin when with one simple admission of being powerless over alcohol -- for alcoholics and their friends and family. The Twelve Traditions
The Twelve Traditions contain the spiritual principles that keep 12 step support groups focused on their primary purpose. Crime and Alcohol
The latest U.S. Department of Justice report on alcohol and crime contained some eye-opening facts. The Many Facets of Enabling
If you find your self locked in to playing a role in the alcoholic's life, maybe it's time to call time out and examine the consequencies of your actions. Games Alcoholic Families Play
You are not the cause of someone else's drinking problem, you cannot cure it and you can't control it, but you can contribute to it if you are playing a role in the drama. Alcohol and Divorce - An Alternative
Before making the decision to take a big step like divorce from an alcoholic there are other options available. Alcoholism Is a Family Disease
Alcoholism is a disease that can affect every member of the family even if they do not realize they are being affected at the time. Is Your Teenager Using?
Here are some tell-tell signs that may indicate that your teenager may be using drugs or alcohol. Growing Up In An Alcoholic Home
Growing up in home with an active alcoholic can affect how a child looks at life and almost everything in it even years after childhood. Family Intervention - The Pitfalls
Deciding to approach the alcoholic with a confrontational intervention can produce some potentially very undesirable consequencies. Family Intervention - How It Works
Sometimes when the alcoholic's problems reach the crisis level, the only choice left to his family is professional intervention. War Against Drunk Driving
In light of the revelation that Princess Diana's driver was drinking, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and other groups used the 1997 incident as ammunition in their war against drunk drivers. Getting Help for Drinking Problems
If you have decided, for whatever reason, that you want to stop drinking, there is a world of help and support available. | 