12/25/99 - Cybriety Chips
We have added less-than-a-year chips to our web clip art library of sobriety medallions for recovering alcoholics.

12/22/99 - Celebrating the Holidays
For many in recovery the holiday season is not stressful or depressing, it's a joyful and happy time.

12/15/99 - Al-Anon Literature
Of all the 12-step programs, Al-Anon Family Groups has probably the most extensive library of Conference Approved Literature.

12/08/99 - Dealing with the Holidays
Your About.com Health Guides offer many suggestions for dealing with the stress and pressures of the holiday season.

12/08/99 - Staying Safe and Sane
The holiday season in the U.S. is one of the most dangerous times of the year for staying alive and sober.

12/04/99 - DUI Deaths Hit Record Low
Traffic deaths related to alcohol were at their lowest rate but still account for one-third of all highway deaths.

12/01/99 - Drinking While Pregnant and ADHD
Mothers-to-be were given another reason to avoid alcohol during pregnancy by a new study that shows a possible link between drinking and ADHD.

11/26/99 - Not Guilty of Manslaughter?
A California judge said a drunk driver was not guilty of manslaughter in an auto crash case in which a baby, delivered prematurely after the crash, died hours later.

11/24/99 - A.A. History by Dick B.
Prolific author and historian Dick B. discusses the real nature of the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous.

11/20/99 - Court Fails to Rule in A.A. Case
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a case in which a lower court ruled that the Alcoholics Anonymous program was "religious."

11/17/99 - Hour To Hour, Meditation Book
A new book by Shelly Marshall is designed to help newcomers through the first 30 days of recovery.

11/12/99 - Alcohol and Quitting Smoking
A new study indicates that it's even tougher for former drinkers to quit than current drinkers.

11/10/99 - Protecting A.A. Copyrights
From General Service Board Oral Report to 1999 General Service Conference by the Chairman of the General Service Board.

11/06/99 - Pregnant Cocaine User Detained
Authorities have detained a Racine woman to protect her fetus, the first exclusive use of Wisconsin's new "cocaine mom" law.

11/03/99 - Nalmefene May Reduce Relapse
Researchers at the University of Miami have found that nalmefene significantly reduces replapse in alcoholics.

10/27/99 - Childhood Spanking and Alcohol Abuse
A new Canadian study has shown a correlation between childhood spanking and later drug and alcohol abuse, but is it valid?

10/20/99 - A Death in the Family
Laura left behind a simple message, if you drink and have Hepatitis C you will die.

10/19/99 - Genetic Study Underway
The University of California, San Francisco is conducting a study attempting to find genes that contribute to the development of alcoholism.

10/13/99 - Proposed 12 Step Conference
A special conference for participants in all 12 step programs is planned for October, 2000 in Ellenville, NY.

10/06/99 - I Got Flowers Today
A brief history of domestic abuse which for many is an all too familiar story.

10/01/99 - NCADD - Action Alert
Congress is deciding the funding levels for prevention, treatment and research funding for Fiscal Year 2000.

09/29/99 - Court Holds Bar Responsible
A recent ruling by the Montana Supreme Court has held a bar owner responsible for the actions of one of his patrons.

09/22/99 - College Binge Drinking Kills
The new college year is barely underway and we already have reports of more deaths directly attributed to binge drinking.

09/15/99 - Al-Anon Beginners Meeting
For the first time on the Internet newcomers to Al-Anon Family Groups can participate in a web-based meeting.

09/08/99 - Nutritional Effects of Alcohol
There seems to be conflicting data about the good and bad effects of alcohol in the average diet.

09/03/99 - Labor Day Weekend Danger
Labor Day weekend in the United States has become the second most dangerous time of the year on highways in terms of deaths caused by drunk drivers.

09/01/99 - Free Recovery Tapes
The Alcoholism Recovery Page offers more than 40 hours of free A.A. and Al-Anon speaker tapes in RealAudio.

08/30/99 - Internet Addiction?
Didn't you just know they would start a 12-step group for Internet addiction? Here's a tongue-in-cheek look.

08/25/99 - Big Book Web Site Shut Down
Under threat of lawsuit by an Alcoholics Anonymous attorney, the German arm of AOL has shut down a Big Book Study Group's web site.

08/18/99 - Health Effects of Other Drugs
Many alcoholics today who find their way into recovery bring with them addictions to other drugs, which may have compounded their health problems due to chronic use.

08/16/99 - Charges Dropped for Photographers
Almost two years after the crash that killed Diana, Princess of Wales, photographers who were following her car that night have been cleared of any liability.

08/11/99 - New Jersey vs. Soricelli
The message is that if you are successful in pre-sentence treatment of an addiction, the Court will send you to jail.

08/04/99 - Recovery in Indonesia
Recovery work in Indonesia is only beginning just now. The situation is still very much like it was in Akron, Ohio, 1937.

07/28/99 - 12 Steps for Christians
You do not need to abandon your faith in order to work the Twelve Steps, but you may need to get back to its foundations.

07/21/99 - Medications and Sobriety
Taking prescribed medication can be a stumbling block to sobriety for some, but for others it's no big deal.

07/14/99 - Alcohol Dementia
Excessive drinking over a period of years may lead to Alcohol Dementia which affects memory, learning and other functions.

07/07/99 - Women For Sobriety
WFS, founded in 1976 by Jean Kirkpatrick, is an organization and self-help program for women alcoholics.

07/02/99 - The Dangers of Driving Drunk
Once again this Fourth of July weekend many United States citizens will lose their lives because of drunk drivers.

06/30/99 - Secular Organizations for Sobriety
Secular Organizations for Sobriety is a recovery process based on peer group support, and the separation of recovery from religion or "spirituality."

06/28/99 - To Your Health?
Contrary to previous studies, a new study of Scottish men suggest that alcohol has no beneficial effects on health.

06/23/99 - SMART Recovery®
An abstinence-based, organization that uses "common sense self-help procedures" designed to empower participants to abstain and to develop a more positive lifestyle.

06/16/99 - Rational Recovery
Rational Recovery is an abstinence-based recovery approach that is the "antithesis and irreconcilable arch-rival of Alcoholics Anonymous."

06/09/99 - Moderation Management
A recovery program and national support group network, founded by Audrey Kishline, for people who want to reduce their drinking and make other positive lifestyle changes.

06/02/99 - Biochemical Restoration
A new approach has been developed at the Health Recovery Center in Minneapolis in which alcoholism is treated as a physical disease.

05/27/99 - Fetal Abuse Case
Appeals Court rules that woman who tried to drink her unborn baby to death was not guilty of any crime.

05/17/99 - Alcoholism: Is it Inherited?
There is a growing body of scientific evidence that alcoholism has a genetic component, although the gene has not been identified.

05/12/99 - From the Mail Box
Links submitted by visitors to the Alcoholism site on a wide-range of topics from emotional healing to the price of rare books.

05/05/99 - Court-Mandated A.A. - The Debate
Does court-mandated attendance in Alcoholics Anonymous work? Is it harmful to AA? Here's the debate.

04/28/99 - Domestic Abuse: A Victim Speaks
Alcohol may not be a cause of domestic abuse, but it sure seems to be a catalyst.

04/22/99 - Court Calls A.A. "Religious"
A federal court has ruled that ajudicating persons into Alcoholics Anonymous is violating their constitutional rights because the program is religious.

04/21/99 - Our 2nd Anniversary
After two years, here are the Top Ten most visited pages on the About.com Alcoholism web site.

04/14/99 - Domestic Abuse: Help for Victims
For those locked into an abusive relationship, getting help is not always as simple as just leaving, in fact it could be dangerous.

04/07/99 - Domestic Abuse: Why They Do It
Whether alcohol and drug abuse is a factor or not, domestic violence and abuse is a very serious problem -- for the victims and the abusers.

03/31/99 - Domestic Abuse and Alcohol
Statistics seem to indicate a connection between alcohol and drug abuse and domestic violence, but others question the cause-and-effect relationship.

03/24/99 - DUI Victims - Still Suffering
Not all victims of drunk drivers are killed. Many survive the crashes, but for some their lives are changed forever.

03/17/99 - Victims of Drunk Drivers
The loved ones of those killed by drunken drivers have published many memorial pages on the Internet honoring the victims. There are hundreds of them.

03/10/99 - There Are Such Unfortunates...
There are many success stories about those who have recovered from alcoholism and addiction, but what about those who do not make it?

03/03/99 - Gam-Anon Resources
Gam-Anon is a 12 Step fellowship of men and women who are husbands, wives, relatives or close friends of compulsive gamblers.

02/24/99 - Nar-Anon Resources
Nar-Anon is a support group for the friends and families of addicts and drug abusers, but there are few online resources available.

02/17/99 - Conferences and Roundups
The calendar of events is filling up with up-coming conferences, conventions, and roundups. Here's where to find the latest information.

02/10/99 - Al Fayed Offers Another Reward
Almost a year and a half after the crash that killed his son and Princess Diana, Al Fayed is still trying to place the blame anywhere but where it apparently belongs.

02/03/99 - Drug Testing: Keeping it Legal
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.

01/27/99 - Establishing Workplace Policy
Establishing a workplace substance abuse program can drastically reduce costs in loss productivity and accidents.

01/20/99 - Alcohol in the Workplace
Alcohol and drug abuse by employees cause many expensive problems for business and industry.

01/13/99 - Dual Diagnosis: A Cautionary Note
A renewed interest in dual diagnosis treatment approaches raises some very serious questions.

01/06/99 - Generations Under the Influence
An excellent Copley Newspapers feature looks at the role alcohol plays in society and the lives of families.

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