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What are AA Meetings?
AA meetings are the meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and they are essentially a form of group self help. Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary organization which is dedicated to the provision of recovery for alcoholics, and this service is delivered by alcoholics as a part of their own recovery programmes. AA was founded on the […]
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Alcohol dependence is a more advanced stage of alcohol abuse. Alcohol dependence is when drinkers begin to experience a craving for alcohol. This craving for alcohol is shown by a loss of control of their drinking, withdrawal symptoms when they are not drinking and an increased tolerance to alcohol so that they have to drink […]
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Relapse Prevention is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy used in treating drug addictions and alcoholism. Relapse prevention encompasses several cognitive-behavioural strategies that help abstinence as well as provide help for people who experience relapse. The techniques develop strategies for coping with and avoiding high-risk situations and the desire to use or drink. A core part of […]
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