Alcoholism and its effects on one family’s history are integral to the story being told in my novel, Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace. The Pierson family portrayed in the book has suffered the blight of alcoholism for at least four generations, with two of the children, Kay and Paul, forced to confront their dependency. The point of this subplot is to not only illustrate the character’s flaws, but to acknowledge that the problem of chemical dependency is a far-reaching one…
We Live In An Algorithmic World
What is an algorithm, and why should anyone care?
The 12 Step Program Guide Provides Honest Help
Alcoholics Anonymous is an organization well-known for helping people with addiction problems. The 12 step program is the operational basis for the organizations program.
Is Alcoholism a Disease ?
Article looks at some of the evidence of alcoholism as a disease. It suggests that the evidence does not support alcoholism as a disease, moreover it suggests that regarding it as a disease may be detrimental to recovery.
Alcoholism, Addictions and Friends of Bill: Post Holiday
The Story Of Bill W, founder of AA, reaching out to those suffering.
Alcohol – Is there a comparison with hard drugs?
Alcohol is addictive. You will find many people who will argue with this statement, but alcohol fits all the definitions of a harmful and addictive drug.
Given the toxic nature of alcohol, if the substance was discovered today, it would never be licensed as a drug or food.
Practicing Alcoholic – Professional Sot
a gallon and a half of Scotch Whiskey a day… every day… seven days a week until he was broke and in DTs