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The paper discusses how Alcoholics Anonymous has been an organization that has provided a beginning for many alcoholics to end their abuse of alcohol. The paper describes how across the country there are hundreds of branches where individuals can become members merely because they have a desire to stop drinking. Although each website visited may present the Alcoholics Anonymous Program in varying ways, the foundation of each program is the same.

From the Paper
"Behavioral Medicine Associates (n.d.) contends that locating an initial AA meeting that will serve the needs of the individual can be a difficult task. This is because there are a number of different types of meetings, as well as both open and closed meetings ("Your"). Open meetings refer to initial AA meetings where alcoholics, family and friends may be allowed to enter. Closed meetings are strictly for members of AA."

Tags:alcoholics, anonymous, program

Abstract
This paper examines the criteria used to determine who may receive a liver transplant and, in particular, whether alcoholics should be allotted livers for transplant. Alcoholics tend to be given low priority status on liver transplant waiting lists or are even taken off such lists because they are considered responsible for their organ's diseased condition. The paper questions whether the denial of transplants based on this moral criteria is justified. It concludes by arguing that alcoholics should be given the same priority level as non-alcoholics on the same transplant waiting lists.

From the Paper
"Deciding who should receive organs is not based solely on medical need, but also on moral criteria. Initially, patients must display a genuine medical need for a new organ, meaning that they will indeed die unless they receive a transplant. Then they are eligible to be placed on a waiting list. Patients on the list are then chosen one-by-one as organs become available (Kilner 5). However, it is most certainly always the case that the available organ could potentially be given to more than one person on the list. In this situation, a single recipient must be chosen. A team of physicians and a psychologist determine which patient will be given a new chance at life through the transplantation of a new organ ... but how exactly do they decide?"

Tags:organ, transplant, medical, ethics, bioethics, moral, criteria, alcoholic, disease

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In this article, the writer addresses the issue of teenaged children of alcoholics. The writer looks at inherited predisposition as factor more identified in the near future, understanding of resilient teens at odds with stereotype of persons victimized by alcoholism in the home and emerging prevention-oriented programs for affected teens. The writer concludes that teen children of alcoholics need a 'prism' approach like that of addicts in treatment and maintains that prevention programming should encourage internal locus towards personal decisions regarding alcohol and life goals.

From the Paper
"This paper refers to research on teenaged children of alcoholics and treatment directions in addition to less considered aspects of what it means to emerge from families affected by parental alcoholism. Far more descriptive work is needed across communities that is contemporary and inductive, making use of established bodies of knowledge but removed from ingrained concepts of how teens are affected by parental alcoholism as can be overwhelmingly negative in assumptions made. Broad, ecological approaches are necessary that take into account various factors towards ..."

Tags:prevention, teen, factors, alcoholism

Abstract
The writer describes a ninety-minute meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, including its participants, methods, lack of membership and its Twelve Step program. The paper identifies the key components of the Twelve Step program and shows how Alcoholics Anonymous helps those who are struggling or who have struggled with the disease to accomplish several key goals.

From the Paper
"Alcoholics Anonymous describes itself as a "fellowship," rather than a club and does not charge any dues or fees ("Alcoholics Anonymous"). Moreover, members never officially join or register, preserving full anonymity. The lack of strict rules or regulations in Alcoholics Anonymous makes the group difficult to comprehend for outsiders expecting to analyze its structure or methods. Although meetings are often held in the public rooms of houses of worship and community centers, Alcoholics Anonymous states that the fellowship is "not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution." The methods by which Alcoholics Anonymous helps its community seem rather vague and intriguing."

Tags:Twelve, Step, program, alcoholism, isolation, loneliness, substance, abuse

Abstract
This work is a demonstrated application of a selected health promotion/disease strategy. Included is a description of the population group; the desired intervention, strategy and rationale. The goal of this grant proposal is to obtain a treatment facility for alcoholics in low-income areas. The researcher explains that low-income neighborhoods are subject to experiential difficulties associated with alcohol use and abuse by members of the community and that is why it is the chosen area for this improvement strategy. The writer concludes that a treatment facility in this area is a vital element in a poor community where many have not had many benefits, such as education.

Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Strategies of Marketing to the Community
Demographical Data in the Area of the Proposed Community Alcohol Treatment Center
Intervention
Rationale
The Outlook Relating to Future Funding Provisions
Treatment Program Community Marketing Process
Medicaid EPSDT and AOD Treatment Services Policy Brief
Screening Process: A Behavioral Healthcare Issue
Summary & Conclusion

From the Paper
"Stated within the report is the fact: "Alcoholism and its negative social, economic, and medical consequences increasingly pose major problems in the American society and important challenges in doctor offices, especially in rural settings where there are few available resources. It is the objective of this study to attempt to assess the needs for, the access to, and the barriers against alcoholism treatment in Grant County, Oregon.". In the report of the design of the study stated is: " the design of the study includes multiple facets of researching work on available literature and published reports, reviewing medical records in medical facilities, meeting with personnel involved in alcoholism treatment programs, and attending Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, all of which focus on the population of Grant County, Oregon."

Tags:alcohol, healthcare

Abstract
This paper explains that teenage children of alcoholics are more likely than regular teenagers in the same population to suffer a variety of physical, mental and emotional health problems. The author points out that similar to ill-treated victims who believe that the abuse is their fault, teenage children of alcoholics feel culpable and accountable for their parent's drinking problem. The paper states that the research design criteria are to define critical links between parental alcohol or other drug problem and teenagers maltreatment, to identify the areas of cross-training professionals in the recognition and treatment of both problems and to discover prevention services.

Table of Contents
Statement of Research Problem
Research Study on Parental Alcoholic Hereditary Issues
Alcohol as a Gateway Drug - Importance of Study
Related Studies and Their Importance
Review of Literature
Supporting Excerpts of References
Teenage Children of Alcoholics
The Alcoholic Family
Parenting Styles of Alcoholics
Effects on Teenagers
Long Range Outlook for Teenagers
Research Objectives and Expectations
Research Design Criteria

From the Paper
"There is no archetypal alcoholic family. Inasmuch as, family life is inconsistent, perfidious, and unstable. There are many unspoken family rules in alcoholic households. Family roles are continually changing in reaction to the alcoholic situation in order to maintain the sense of balance necessary for survival. The home environment of alcoholic families is one of much conflict, divorce, unemployment, and poverty. There is also abuse and neglect associated with alcoholic families, as well as violent acts among siblings."

Tags:genetic, abuse, neglect, links, prevention

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This paper explains that Alcoholics Anonymous promotes the idea that alcoholism is a disease, but some professionals have issues with this concept because they argue that this premise means that a person is not responsible for their own drinking behavior. The author points out that some critics of Alcoholics Anonymous argue that group members are so involved with AA that they have substituted the group for alcohol, but the dependence usually diminishes as the alcoholic finds more self-esteem and has a longer time in sobriety. The paper reviews the now popularized element of Alcoholics Anonymous that sobriety, or any difficult task, must be faced "one day at a time".

From the Paper
"Alcoholics Anonymous was created for every person who finds him or herself in need of help to quit drinking. The premise of AA is that it should be available to everyone and that it should exclude no one. Requesting funding is strictly against the AA guidelines. One of the most important aspects of AA is that group members are asked to tell their story to other members. The feeling that you are not alone is powerful to many alcoholics. Group members share their experiences and give hope to others who can see no way out of their alcoholism. This hope feeds many group members and some who hear it, may find the strength needed to change their life (Smith, 1993). Group therapy is used for many kinds of problems that people encounter and the similarities in situations create a bond between group members."

Tags:group, free, disease, spiritual, twelve-steps

Abstract
This paper explains that AA has grown to be the single most influential organization in history that specializes in helping alcoholics recover from alcoholism; there are over 1 million alcoholic members in different groups in the United States and other parts of the world. The author experienced an AA meeting, which she thought was positive and hopeful because many people had been through very difficult times and needed the support and acceptance of the other people in the room. The paper concludes that learning more about AA gives, not only a deeper understanding of what works in treating addiction, but also additional insight into the inner workings of the addicted mind.

Table of Contents
Introduction
The History of Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12-Step Program
Some Reasons for Success
Some Reasons for Failure
Significant Meeting Events
Thoughts and Feelings
Incorporating the Knowledge

From the Paper
"There were several significant events at the AA meeting. It is quite common knowledge that members introduce themselves, but it is another thing to see the people with the courage to stand up and say, "My name is Bud and I'm a grateful recovering alcoholic." Several people told their personal stories, which also took great courage. Later, I found they called these stories drunkalogs, and some of them were quite depressing and eye opening, like the mother who used to be so drunk when her children came home from school that they had to make their own dinner, and they were embarrassed to bring friends over to the house."

Tags:drunkalogs, meeting, support, resource, treatment

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This paper defines and provides an overview of alcoholism, including statistics on alcoholism's incidence, affected populations, and societal cost. The paper continues on to offer descriptions of the services and goals of various Rochester, New York area organizational resources for people battling alcoholism. The paper concludes with an overview of guidelines for using internet data responsibly.

Outline:
Alcoholism: Incidence and Prevalence
Resources for Alcoholics
Rochester New York State Lawyer Assistance Trust and Continuing Education
Healthy Start Rochester
University of Rochester Health Promotions Counseling Center
Families in Recovery
Evaluation of Resources
DePaul Addiction Services
Daily Record Rochester New York State Lawyer Assistance Trust
Healthy Start Rochester
National Council in Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Families in Recovery
University of Rochester Health Promotion Counseling Center
Guidelines on Reliability and Accuracy of Internet Data
References

From the Paper
"Alcoholism, along with drug dependence, is recognized as America's number one health problem (National Council in Alcoholism and Drug Dependence 2002). It strains the health care system, the economy, injures family life and endangers public safety. Statistics reveal that more than half of all American adults have a drinking problem or history. More than 9 million children also live with, and depend, on parents with problems with alcohol or illicit drugs. Alcoholism accounts for a third of all emergency room admissions, suicides and domestic violence. Heavy drinking plays an important role in the development of major causes of death, such as heart disease, cancer and stroke. Almost half of all fatal road accidents are linked to alcohol. Fetal alcohol syndrome is a leading cause of mental retardation (National Council in Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)."

Tags:drinking drugs, substance abuse

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This paper is on the topic of adult children of alcoholics. Adult children of alcoholics have many problems in life, at work, at home, in marriage, with their own children, and in life in general.