Alcoholism Politics and Public Health - Illnesses and Symptoms

Alcoholism - Politics And Public Health

Because alcohol abuse affects society as a whole, governments and parliaments have formed alcohol policies in order to reduce the harm of alcoholism. The World Health Organization, the European Union and other regional bodies are working on alcohol action plans and programs.

Organisations working with alcohol abusers include:

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

International Organisation of Good Templars (IOGT)

LifeRing Secular Recovery (LifeRing)

Men For Sobriety (MFS)

Moderation Management (MM)

Rational Recovery (RR)

Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS)

Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART)

Women For Sobriety (WFS)

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Alcoholism In The News:

Hamilton admits alcoholism relapse
ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Texas Rangers outfielder and former American League MVP Josh Hamilton admitted Friday he had suffered a relapse in his battle with alcohol abuse.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:05:46 -0800

US shelter uses alcohol to combat alcoholism
Controversial strategy in a Seattle homeless shelter may sound counter-productive, it has proved anything but.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:26:55 -0800

Facing up to alcoholism in foreign land can help or hinder recovery
A reader has a query about alcoholism in Japan: "How is it generally perceived and what kind of help is available for foreign alcoholics who speak little to no Japanese?" It will come as no surprise to any Japan resident to hear that alcoholism is a problem in this country, just as it is in other parts of the world. Needless to say, this disease affects not only Japanese but non-Japanese living ...
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:40:08 -0800

Kim Richards Admits To Alcoholism On 'Housewives' Reunion
There will be triple the drama when Bravo's Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion special kicks off on Jan. 30 (9 p.m.) - the first in a three-part series that reunites the ladies for heated discussion with Andy Cohen.
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:02:48 -0800

New and Innovative Products Such as The Last Call Program Are Making Huge Strides in Fighting Alcoholism
New and Innovative Products such as The Last Call Program are making Huge Strides in Fighting Alcoholism. The Last Call program has proven results to be more effective than conventional forms of alcoholism treatment. Individuals suffering from alcohol dependency or just the urge to drink excessively can use The Last Call Program and finally see new results to their problem. (PRWeb January 26 ...
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:19:35 -0800

MCA, OUP collaborate to publish Alcohol and Alcoholism journal
Oxford University Press (OUP) is pleased to announce that it has entered a new long-term collaboration with the Medical Council on Alcohol (MCA) to jointly publish the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:32:53 -0800

Heather Locklear Reported to Be Battling Alcoholism: Celebrities Who've Fought and Won
Actress Heather Locklear has reportedly been battling an addiction to alcohol for many years, and it may have been the major factor that contributed to her broken engagement with actor Jack Wagner in November. A source told US Weekly that the 50-year-old has been out of control for many years, and that "her drinking has caused her to fall out of many friendships."
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:24:13 -0800

Downtoearthvideo.com Is Holding a ?How To Beat Alcoholism? Opening Day
Downtoearthvideo.com is holding a ?how to beat alcoholism? opening day in their offices. There are many people on the site looking forward to attending. (PRWeb January 20, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9121178.htm
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:20:41 -0800

The Wet House: Homeless People with Alcoholism Drink Less When Booze Is Allowed
(UPDATED) It sounds like common sense: if you provide free food and shelter for homeless alcoholics and allow them their booze, they?ll probably drink themselves to death. But conventional wisdom isn?t always correct. Now a new study confirms earlier research on so-called ?wet houses,? showing that residents who are allowed to drink actually drink less. [...]
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:34:19 -0800

Sheboygan Mayor Ryan goes on national talk show to discuss his alcoholism
"My alcoholism has never affected by performance on the job," said Mayor Ryan to Dr. Drew. "I've never missed a day of work due to alcohol. I can say I've never drank at work, I've never gone to work intoxicated."
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:28:57 -0800

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