According to a study published monday, binge drinking is no longer just a stigma associated with teen drinking, College frat parties or a famous spring break beach party full of wasted Co-eds, binge drinking is now a growing problem for many older adults as well – “many overindulging in the drunken nectar a bit too much.”  

Wait Kids, Save a Drink For Grand Ma!

Researchers found that 23 percent of men between the ages of 50 and 64 admitted to binge drinking in the past month, as did approximately 9 percent of women. This data was compiled from a government survey of roughly 11,000 average, salt of the earth Americans ages 50 and up.

The findings published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, suggest that even though 45 percent of U.S. college students ages 18 and 24 reported a recent drinking binge, it also shines light on a growing problem – “Binge drinking is not just for youngters anymore – Adults are quickly joining the party as well!“  Further evidenced by the fact that more that 14 percent of men and 3 percent of women 65 and older also admitted to surrendering to the temptation of the bottle.

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11 States set out to pioneer a  mandatory law that would require all 1st time alcohol offenders to prove their sobriety before they can start their engines. The plan proposes the installation of a device – Alcohol Ignition interlocks., which blocks a vehicles engine if alcohol is detected on the drivers breath.

Starting this fall The Federal Transportation Funding Bill could be up for debate by congress. It is the hope of these 11 states that Mandatory Alcohol Ingition Interlocks be part that debate., requireing all 50 states toinstall these devices for ayone convicted of drunk driving, states that do not comply risk loosing federal highway money.

To date 47 states have some form of the interlock ingition law in place for at least some offenders. However, Alabama, South Dakota, and Vermont have no Such Laws.

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Initially as a meeting to address race relations, the meeting and it’s venue has quickly spurred a debate as to whether beer should be on the menue.

Since Alcohol use among youths has become a permanent fixture in the media, many argue “is it even wise to use an alcoholic component in such a meeting?” – surely it is not needed. This is the very same component that has Alocholics and many through out the recovery community up in arms.

Ironically, the alcoholic component injected into the meeting arose as a result of President Obama’s phone call to Sergeant Crowley, who unexpected took the call on his cell phone in a local police bar. It was later stated that “The idea of meeting for a beer seemed appropriate at the time.”

Now the world has inappropriately coined it the “Beer Summit”, leaving those with real alcohol and addiction problems filled with chagrin.

Many also argue that while the president is experiencing various sates of inebriation, desperately trying to stitch the wounds of his supposed “racial remarks”, many good American men and women are being killed over seas.

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General Service Conference approved literature lists Step 12 of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as follows:

“12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.”

Reaching Step 12 means that we are ready to live our lives on a day-to-day basis while adhering to the standards of Alcoholics Anonymous. Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous also means carrying the message of A.A. to others in need. Sharing our strength, hope and the experience we have gained by working the 12 steps may be the single most important responsibility of Alcoholics Anonymous; aside from lasting sobriety, of course.

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General Service Conference approved literature lists Step 11 of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as follows:

“11. We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understand him/her, praying only for knowledge of his/her will for us and the power to carry that out.”

As stated in the step, Step 11 deals mainly with prayer and meditation. Earlier in the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, we dealt with the often difficult task of recognizing a “higher power”. By Step 11, we should already be confident in our belief in some form of “God” or Higher Power”. Our Higher Power can guide us and help us stay sober in times of desperation.

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General Service Conference approved literature lists Step 89of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as follows:

“9. We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.”

Many of us begin to make certain kinds of direct amends (as in Step 9 of A.A.) as soon as enter Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.). One can even see the process of entering Alcoholics Anonymous as a major action towards accomplishing personal resolutions. Sitting down for a serious discussion with certain family members you may have harmed in the past is usually the best place to begin resolving past issues. Good timing and great judgment are of key importance during step 9.

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General Service Conference approved literature lists Step 8 of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as follows:

“8. We made a list of all the persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.”

The Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book states, “We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom we are willing to make amends. We made it when we took inventory. We subjected ourselves to a drastic self- appraisal. Now we go out to our fellows and repair the damage done in the past. We attempt to sweep away the debris which has accumulated out of our effort to live on self-will and run the show ourselves. If we haven’t the will to do this, we ask until it comes. Remember it was agreed at the beginning we would go to any lengths for victory over alcohol.”

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According to a study published monday, binge drinking is no longer just a stigma associated with teen drinking, College frat parties or a famous spring break beach party full of wasted Co-eds, binge drinking is now a growing problem for many older adults as well – “many overindulging in the drunken nectar a bit too much.”  

Wait Kids, Save a Drink For Grand Ma!

Researchers found that 23 percent of men between the ages of 50 and 64 admitted to binge drinking in the past month, as did approximately 9 percent of women. This data was compiled from a government survey of roughly 11,000 average, salt of the earth Americans ages 50 and up.

The findings published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, suggest that even though 45 percent of U.S. college students ages 18 and 24 reported a recent drinking binge, it also shines light on a growing problem – “Binge drinking is not just for youngters anymore – Adults are quickly joining the party as well!“  Further evidenced by the fact that more that 14 percent of men and 3 percent of women 65 and older also admitted to surrendering to the temptation of the bottle.

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11 States set out to pioneer a  mandatory law that would require all 1st time alcohol offenders to prove their sobriety before they can start their engines. The plan proposes the installation of a device – Alcohol Ignition interlocks., which blocks a vehicles engine if alcohol is detected on the drivers breath.

Starting this fall The Federal Transportation Funding Bill could be up for debate by congress. It is the hope of these 11 states that Mandatory Alcohol Ingition Interlocks be part that debate., requireing all 50 states toinstall these devices for ayone convicted of drunk driving, states that do not comply risk loosing federal highway money.

To date 47 states have some form of the interlock ingition law in place for at least some offenders. However, Alabama, South Dakota, and Vermont have no Such Laws.

2 Comments

Initially as a meeting to address race relations, the meeting and it’s venue has quickly spurred a debate as to whether beer should be on the menue.

Since Alcohol use among youths has become a permanent fixture in the media, many argue “is it even wise to use an alcoholic component in such a meeting?” – surely it is not needed. This is the very same component that has Alocholics and many through out the recovery community up in arms.

Ironically, the alcoholic component injected into the meeting arose as a result of President Obama’s phone call to Sergeant Crowley, who unexpected took the call on his cell phone in a local police bar. It was later stated that “The idea of meeting for a beer seemed appropriate at the time.”

Now the world has inappropriately coined it the “Beer Summit”, leaving those with real alcohol and addiction problems filled with chagrin.

Many also argue that while the president is experiencing various sates of inebriation, desperately trying to stitch the wounds of his supposed “racial remarks”, many good American men and women are being killed over seas.

3 Comments

General Service Conference approved literature lists Step 12 of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as follows:

“12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.”

Reaching Step 12 means that we are ready to live our lives on a day-to-day basis while adhering to the standards of Alcoholics Anonymous. Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous also means carrying the message of A.A. to others in need. Sharing our strength, hope and the experience we have gained by working the 12 steps may be the single most important responsibility of Alcoholics Anonymous; aside from lasting sobriety, of course.

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General Service Conference approved literature lists Step 11 of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as follows:

“11. We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understand him/her, praying only for knowledge of his/her will for us and the power to carry that out.”

As stated in the step, Step 11 deals mainly with prayer and meditation. Earlier in the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, we dealt with the often difficult task of recognizing a “higher power”. By Step 11, we should already be confident in our belief in some form of “God” or Higher Power”. Our Higher Power can guide us and help us stay sober in times of desperation.

3 Comments

General Service Conference approved literature lists Step 89of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as follows:

“9. We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.”

Many of us begin to make certain kinds of direct amends (as in Step 9 of A.A.) as soon as enter Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.). One can even see the process of entering Alcoholics Anonymous as a major action towards accomplishing personal resolutions. Sitting down for a serious discussion with certain family members you may have harmed in the past is usually the best place to begin resolving past issues. Good timing and great judgment are of key importance during step 9.

No Comments

General Service Conference approved literature lists Step 8 of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as follows:

“8. We made a list of all the persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.”

The Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book states, “We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom we are willing to make amends. We made it when we took inventory. We subjected ourselves to a drastic self- appraisal. Now we go out to our fellows and repair the damage done in the past. We attempt to sweep away the debris which has accumulated out of our effort to live on self-will and run the show ourselves. If we haven’t the will to do this, we ask until it comes. Remember it was agreed at the beginning we would go to any lengths for victory over alcohol.”

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