Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States. Alcohol abuse and dependence can affect all aspects of a person's life. Long-term alcohol use can cause serious health complications, can damage emotional stability, finances, career, and impact one's family, friends and community.
Identifying Alcholic Behavior:
Source: Alcohol and Drug Administration
Additional Resources: Alcoholics Anonymous: (AA) 212-870-3400 International Lawyers in A.A. (ILAA) Al-Anon Co-Dependents Anonymous Understanding the 12-Steps Finding A Support Group Rethinking Drinking— Alcohol and Your Health Northern Delaware Intergroup AA (NDIAA) Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) 310-534-1815 What Makes Someone an Angry Drunk? Dealing With the Holidays When New to Recovery Why Do Lawyers Drink So Much? Because They Can. Range of alcholism-related videos including What is Alcholism?, Myths about Drinking Alcohol, Quick Tips, Symptoms, Health Effects and more. Links: Working longer hours is associated with heavier drinking, study finds, ABA Journal About Alcoholism Information and articles for college students whose drinking may have become a problem New Report on U.S. Binge Drinking Problem (FOX News video) "A Simple Way to Keep Your Kids Out of Rehab" CBS (3/14/2011) MoneyWatch.com CASA President and CEO, William H. Foster, PhD, covers how "Substance Abuse Isn't Just a Celebrity Problem" on The Huffington Post (3/2/2011) A "Booming" Epidemic: How Will Treatment Providers Respond to this Alarming Trend? Foundations Recovery Network Is Someone You Love a High-Functioning Alcoholic? Are you concerned someone you love might have a drinking problem even though they manage to show up at work every day and maintain close relationships? The De-LAP Zone: Woman and Alcohol – Chilling Out vs. Chilling Reality Identifying Addiction Complete checklist for identifying illness based impairment. Researchers Identify Alcoholism Subtypes, NIH News (June 28, 2007) International Lawyers in AA - Skillworth. net ILAA Conference (International Lawyers in AA Conference) International Lawyers in A.A. (ILAA) Online Meetings
Every aspect of an addicted or depressed attorney’s life is affected. If you recognize the warning signs in yourself or a colleague, call The Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program (De-LAP) (302) 777-0124 or toll-free 1-877-24DELAP or e-mail cwaldhauser@de-lap.org.
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To Ben Affleck and other addicts, here's my message to youClick here for more infoNews that actor Ben Affleck entered into treatment for alcoholism for the third time Wednesday hit home for me. I got sober 26 years ago, but my story didn’t make headlines, because I wasn’t rich or famous. No one knew and no one cared what happened to me.
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Avett Brothers - When I Drink (ACL) - YouTubeClick to view |
'Drunk suit' dramatically shows the dangers of drunk drivingClick here for more info |
ABA JournalClick here for more infoWorking longer hours is associated with heavier drinking, study finds
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About AlcoholismClick here for more infoInformation and articles for college students whose drinking may have become a problem
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New Report on U.S. Binge Drinking ProblemClick here for more infoFOX News video
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CASA President and CEO, William H. Foster, PhDClick here for more info |
A "Booming" EpidemicClick here for more infoHow Will Treatment Providers Respond to this Alarming Trend?
Foundations Recovery Network
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Is Someone You Love a High-Functioning Alcoholic?Click here for more infoAre you concerned someone you love might have a drinking problem even though they manage to show up at work every day and maintain close relationships?
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The De-LAP ZoneView or Print PDFWoman and Alcohol – Chilling Out vs. Chilling Reality
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Identifying AddictionView or Print PDF |
Complete checklist for identifying illness based impairmentView or Print PDF |
International Lawyers in AAView or Print PDF | Click here for more info |
ILAA Conference (International Lawyers in AA Conference)Click here for more info |
International Lawyers in A.A. (ILAA) Online MeetingsClick here for more info |
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