Alcoholics and Communication
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This 5 page paper considers communication in individuals and families where alcohol abuse is a problems. The paper starts with a review of the different types of communication, and then goes on to look at how the lack of these in an effective manner can be seen a correlating with alcohol abuse. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEalcocm.wps

Alcoholics Anonymous: Christian or Occult Roots?
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A 10 page history of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) and the basis of its creation. Addresses the myth that A.A. is based on Christian precepts. Discounts this myth as being unfounded, pointing out that in reality the approach of the organization is based as much, if not more, on the occult than on Christianity. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPalcoAA.wps

Alcoholism / A Realistic Case
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A 10 page narrative illustratively detailing the author's experience with a friend who was discovered to be an alcoholic. Near the report's conclusion, an analysis is made based upon common concepts and terminologies taught in health and even sociology classes. No bibliography.
Filename: Alcojeff.wps

Alcoholism and Absenteeism in the Workplace
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A 10 page paper which examines the problem of alcoholism as it is related to absenteeism in the workplace and discusses what can be done about the problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAalcwrk.rtf

Alcoholism and Criminal Justice
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A 6 page overview of the problems alcoholism presents in terms of criminal justice. Evaluates the genetic and environmental determinants of the disease and suggests that the genetic may, in actuality, be more easily addressed than the environmental. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPalcCr2.rtf

Alcoholism and Its Adult Children
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(5pp)Janet Geringer Woititz's (1990) Adult Children of Alcoholics synthesizes the signs that may enable any substance abuse counselor to recognize a client who is an ACoA, as many individuals, unfortunately, particularly students caught up in the roles or behaviors, are not forthcoming with this information, and a counselor unfamiliar with characteristics of ACoAs may misdiagnosis what is going on with his/her client if s/he is not aware that the client comes from this type of background. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: BBACoAs.rtf

Alcoholism and Prescription Drug Abuse and the Elderly
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This 30 page paper provides an overview of this issue. Since the late 1990s, social workers, psychologists and therapists have noted an increase in the reported cases of substance abuse among the elderly. Some have argued that substance abuse among the elderly has not increased, but views of the impact of substance abuse on factors like health care costs and maintaining support mechanisms for the elderly have created a "spotlight" on the issue. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: MHEldAdd.rtf

Alcoholism And Sexual Dysfunction
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7 pages in length. The 45-year-old female respondent of this interview is part of a relationship where both partners drink on a regular basis; while her 37-year-old husband finds considerable success in utilizing pornography to stimulate his sexual reaction, the respondent is hesitant to participate in what she deems as a threatening, demoralizing men's fantasyland. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCSxDys.rtf