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How Substance Abuse Ravages America and What to Do About It
by Joseph Califano, Jr.

High Society

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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Steps You Can Take To Help Yourself Stop Drinking   
Ed Philips

The first step anyone must take to stop drinking is to identify your reasons.

Put together a list of all the reasons you have for why you should stop drinking. To make the list complete you may also want to consider asking family members or a close friend for help. From time to time you should use this list to renew your commitment to stop drinking.

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Once you have a list of reasons it is important to put your plan into action by setting a date for when you want to stop drinking. To stop drinking alcohol you should complete a plan. Post this date on your refrigerator or bathroom mirror, anywhere you can see it often. If it will help you can also consider placing it in more than one place. A good idea is to put it in your purse or wallet on a card.


A plan isn't successful without help, so you should share your plan with others. Tell your family members and close friends. Let them know how they can help you turn your plan into a success. Mark specific dates in your plan and set them aside as days to evaluate your progress.

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To make this new behavior a habit you should plan it for every thirty days. On these days you should look over your list of reasons to stop drinking. Add to this list the various benefits you are beginning to notice as you stop drinking.


It doesn't mean you've failed if you have a relapse after you stop drinking. Many people will experience a relapse. Rather than get discouraged, use your experience to learn and start your plan again with a determination to stick to it. Continue to use your new behaviors.


After successfully following them for a period of thirty days do it again for another thirty days. Even with your best interest in mind you can have a hard time changing behaviors. However, new behaviors will become habit's the more you use and practice them. If you are still unsuccessful after this plan then you should ask your doctor for help in other ways to stop drinking.


Other ideas to can try that may help you stop drinking include avoiding anything that can stumble your plan. There are many things in your life that can cause you to stop attempting to meet your goal. This might mean you have to make changes in your life that are related to your alcohol use including finding new friends or a new lifestyle.


Always stay focused on your goal and you will eventually succeed.


Another good idea is to find a self help group. These will usually help you to stick to your goal. To find out if a group is for you, you should attend at least three meetings before making your final decision. If the group doesn't meet your needs then don't give up, rather try another meeting. There are many different types of groups from men and women groups to discussion groups. Take your time and eventually you will find a self help group that is right for your needs.

Advice for people who want to stop drinking. Full Details Here: Stop Drinking Advice

The Just Wait Teen Program

The teenagers of the Just Wait Teen™ program  are exposed to the information and research concerning their Happiness, their Temperaments, their Talents, their Attributes, their Gifts and how to maintain long term relationships. The Just Wait Teen™ program  is life enhancing program, not a substance rehabilitation program. Although its' objective is to give the teens tools and understandings to reach 21 years - substance free.

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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