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by Joseph Califano, Jr.
Joseph Califano, Jr. describes his new book, High Society: How Substance Abuse Ravages America and What to Do About It, as a "call to arms". Califano, Chairman and President of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University, presents in devastating detail the many ways in which substance abuse infects all aspects of American society. Many of the statistics he weaves into his argument are familiar. In their entirety, however, they paint the portrait of a nation drenched in alcohol and substance abuse.
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Alcoholism signs - are there ten warning signs of alcoholism? Yes! Understanding alcoholism signs can help you determine whether there is alcohol abuse or dependency. Consuming a drink or two per day for... According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, binge drinking among full-time college students as well as young adults not enrolled in college continues to be a significant problem. Binge alcohol... Struggling teenagers are those who are unable to adjust in home environment due to the continuous distress in mind. Few common signs seen in struggling children are rebelliousness, defiance, poor peer... Many people do not understand the facts about alcoholism. Knowing the facts may lead to a person being ready to stop drinking.What is alcoholism? When is it time to consider the choice to stop drinking?... Your teenager faces several areas of peer pressure during his or her high school years. What makes it even harder for your teenager is that most parents do not understand the depths to which these pressures... Drinking Problems Means Practice Nurses on the FrontlinePractice nurses working in Britain's GP surgeries need to turn detective in the fight against drinking problems and alcoholism. One in 13 people... One of the proudest things I've ever done in my lifetime, is to stay away from drugs! And, in the year 2006, I am 60 years young, and I lived through the drug culture of the 1960's and survived. A few... |
Alcohol Rehab Programs - Does AA Work?
According to many sources there are more than 10 million alcoholics in the United States.
The current membership of Alcoholics Anonymous stands at only 700,000 admitted alcoholics. This is roughly 7% of potential members enrolled in the program. This short coming is startling when you consider their massive head start over other alcohol rehab programs in that they had a near monopoly since their inception in 1935.
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And yet 4 out of 5 people who go to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings soon drop out.
According to Jerry Dorsman of Maryland's Cecil County Department of Health, only 12% of members remain in the program for more than three years. Other researchers consider 12% to be a highly optimistic figure.
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When considered in the light of the total number of alcoholics in the United States Alcoholics Anonymous has a success rate is between 1.2% and 2.4%. Consider also the fact that 45% of the people who attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings never return after their first meeting and 95% never return after the first year.
Figures like these led Jeffery Schaler, author, editor and therapist to claim that while many believe Alcoholics Anonymous is an effective alcohol rehabilitation program, "There is no evidence to support this claim."
But what are the other options? According to many authorities most successful treatments are non-confrontational approaches that create the desire to change in the individual with the drinking problem. It starts by building the individuals awareness of their problem and its effects. This can be done through <a href="http://www.alcoholrehab-program.com">Alcoholic Self Assessment Tests</a> or through direct intervention, which could be no more threatening than a review of the amount an individual drinks during a given period. Once the extent of the drinking problem has been established a set goal of reducing the number of alcoholic drinks is agreed upon rather than complete abstinence. A regular structured review of the patients progress can be, and often is reinforced by other positive motivators such as self help manuals and personal reflection on the contradictory nature of their desire to drink and their view of their problems. The focus of true alcoholic rehabilitation comes with an awareness of the individuals own desire to change and the discovery that they have the strength to do so without turning to the bottle. People change when they are ready. Helping people become aware of their drinking problem and its effect on their life and the lives of those around them is a huge step towards alcoholic rehabilitation. Confidential Self Assessment Tests are a great tool for someone who isn't quite ready to even begin thinking about approaching a counselor or group. Effective change happens with the individual. The Alcohol Rehab Program website is a confidential source for Free Alcoholic Self Assessment Tests as well as information on current Alcohol Treatment Programs, Center's and Facilities in the United States
This Program was developed by the Just Wait Foundation a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation to prevent drug, alcohol, and tobacco problems among teenagers. The Foundation provides one-year scholarships (two semesters) at a Community College or $1000 award to teens that completes the 4 year Just Wait Teen™ Positive Youth Development Program, obtains a GED, or graduates from high school - alcohol, tobacco, and drug free. The Just Wait Foundation has arranged to use of 80 acres to raise fruit and vegetables to finance the scholarships
We offer free training for any person or group that wants to start this program in their community.
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