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Impulsivity is an Alcoholic Personality Characteristic
March 29th, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.

Question: I keep hearing the term “alcoholic personality” from some recovering persons. Is there such a thing and if there is, what is it? Answer: There does not seem to be any kind of particular pre-morbid personality in alcoholics. Pre-morbid refers to...

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Why does my son get in trouble every time he drinks?
March 22nd, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.

Question:  My 21-year-old son is normally a quiet and friendly person who has never been in any trouble. Until this past year, he did not drink any alcohol, but when he started to drink he got into trouble every time. Even though he and his friends tell me that he...

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Counseling

Counseling support for those experiencing alcoholism and addiction

How is nicotine addiction treated?
August 2nd, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.

Question:  If - as you say - “nicotine is just as addictive, more deadly, than cocaine,”...

Does depression return?
June 7th, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.

Question:  I was never depressed until I started drinking heavily. Even after I became sober a...

Doctor's Office

Medical commentary on addiction-related topics


Why do so many great writers suffer from alcoholism?
November 1st, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.

Question :  I am a student majoring in American literature. During my research I have found...

Why do alcoholics stay alcoholics?
October 25th, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.

Question :  Why do alcoholics say that they are still alcoholics after 15 or 20 years of...

Programs

The Betty Ford Center offers treatment programs for alcoholics, addicts and their families

Which is better – inpatient or outpatient treatment?
August 27th, 2010 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.

Question:  What is the difference between outpatient and inpatient alcohol treatment?  Are...

What is the children’s program?
June 24th, 2010 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.

Question:  What is the children’s program in alcohol treatment centers? Answer:...

Living Sober

12-Step program information and advice on maintaining sobriety

Can drinking cause a stroke?
October 4th, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.

Question :  My mother had a stroke three years ago.  With intensive rehabilitation she is now...

Why do I keep relapsing?
September 20th, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.

Question :  I have been going to A.A. for a number of years now, but every couple of months I...

Therapy

Learn about therapeutic support in recovery

What is aversion therapy?
June 24th, 2010 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.

Question:  What is aversion therapy? Answer: Aversion therapy is a kind of...

How does acupuncture work?
June 24th, 2010 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.

Question:   Will you say something about acupuncture.  I have heard that some people in...

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