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Alcohol and Divorce
Is your marriage in turmoil because of alcohol abuse? Have you ever been divorced and alcohol was a factor?

Alcoholism As a Disease
Alcoholism -- It doesn't act like a disease

Passing Violence to the Next Generation
Research suggests that domestic abusers become abusive because they learned it that way. An estimated 75 percent of those arrested for domestic violence report witnessing the same behavior in childhood, and 50 percent say they were abused themselves as children.

Alcoholism - A Family Disease
She blames herself for the violent outbursts. She lost her temper, lost control and said things that she did not mean. She knew what would happen if she did so when he was already angry; this was not the first time he hit her.

An Alcoholic in Denial
More than 30 years later some of us are still stuck back in the 60s, searching through a substance abuse fog for a dream that never came true.

A Family in Crisis
More than 30 years later some of us are still stuck back in the 60s, searching through a substance abuse fog for a dream that never came true

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.

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