Posted by Dr. Neill Neill
The word “no” is required many times and in many forms in life. You say it to others; others say it to you. I’ll give some examples.
The Drink
You stop at a friend’s place for a coffee. He offers you a drink. You say no, because you won’t be there very long and you have a long drive after you leave. But you found it hard to say no, because it was a nice gesture and you would enjoy a drink, so you explain that you have to make the long drive when you leave… Continue Reading »Why is it so hard to just say no?
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Romantic couple drinking a toast to their many years together
The Good
A cool drink is so refreshing and mellowing on a hot day! It melts away the busyness of the day. It’s a great relaxant after a stressful day at work. It’s the universal social lubricant when people get together for fun or celebration. Continue Reading »Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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From an early age whenever I wanted to try something new, my mother would grill me on my readiness: “How would you handle…?” “What would you do if…?” “and if that didn’t work…?” If and when she believed I had thought something through and would be able to keep a cool head when problems arose, she would give me the go-ahead. White-knuckle motherhood at its best! Continue Reading »Lessons from Near Misses and Close Calls
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I was the oldest of four boys, and after our father died, mother supported us by taking in sewing. We were quite poor. I got an afterschool job as the janitor in a factory; it was the only way I’d have any money.
After a couple of years I got bored with that, so I beat the pavement to just about every business in our small Ontario town. I found a job hammering nails. The cut in pay from $.40 per hour to $.30 per hour was worth it for the new experience. Unfortunately, this was to be a short-lived adventure; my new boss found out I was only 13, and child labour laws kicked in. I went back to my afterschool sweeping and toilets and kept a low profile… Continue Reading »The Adventure that Is Life
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While the holiday season is a time of joy for many, it can also be a dangerous time, especially if you tend to drink too much or are around others who may overdo it on the alcohol.
The suicide rate always goes up during the holidays, and studies indicate that alcohol is involved in one third of the completed suicides.
Motor vehicle accidents and impaired driving charges increase… Continue Reading »Stay Aware of Holiday Alcohol Abuse
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The word “no” is required many times and in many forms in life. You say it to others; others say it to you. I’ll give some examples.
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