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An “Addictive Personality”- The Alcoholic’s Convenient Myth

by Dr. Neill Neill

People addicted to alcohol drink compulsively and often claim to have an addictive personality. It is a convenient myth.

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How Much Alcohol Is Too Much? The Facts Might Surprise You

by Dr. Neill Neill

Jackie asked me how many drinks could her husband have in a day before she should worry. She says he drinks three or four beers in the evening on work nights and a lot more on weekends when he doesn’t have to go to work the next day. She thinks he may be a functioning [...]

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Alcoholism Test

by Dr. Neill Neill

Find out if your Husband is a Functioning Alcoholic? Alcoholism Test for the Alcoholic Marriage Neill Neill, Ph.D., R.Psych., D-CEP http://www.neillneill.com     "Denial is the major line of defense for most problem drinkers." Why do we need yet another test for alcoholism? The answer is simple: You will find that most such tests aren’t [...]

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The Good Marriage Can last a Lifetime

by Dr. Neill Neill

The idea of the good marriage is built into our psyches. We want it; we seek it; we enjoy life more and live longer when we are in a good marriage. A good marriage is fulfilling for both parties on all levels… and it lasts through all the personal growth and change that each will go through in life. Think of marriage as a sacred container…

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After Drug or Alcohol Rehab: Four Relapse Warning Signs

by Dr. Neill Neill

 Dr. Neill Neill Awareness is key to building a healthy, meaningful and fulfilling life after rehab. You need to be alert and aware to spot the early warning signs of relapse into addiction and take whatever action is necessary to maintain your recovery. Watch for what I like to call, "The Big Four Relapse Warning [...]

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