Passage 2“How quickly you finish an alcoholic(含酒精的) drink may depend on the shapeof the glass you're holding",researchers at the University of Bristol said.In their study, 159 men and women were asked to drink beer from either astraight glass,or a curved(弧形的) one. The study sh...
【How can we convince an alcoholic his life is not meaningful?】"Well sadly most forms of skepticism cannot be proven out of. So why would this be different. Additionally, there may be other ways to try to convince the skeptic: by showing him he is resting his case on a shaky or very...
While these factors may be used to diagnose alcohol abuse, an accurate diagnosis depends on your honesty with your treatment provider. Being honest with a doctor is vital to understanding if alcohol abuse is something that should be diagnosed. ...
How Do I Approach My Alcoholic Parent About Their Problem? You cannot force someone to change. You cannot make them quit drinking or even drink less. You cannot make them go to rehab. You can’t even make them see that they have a problem. The best thing you can do is to bring to...
How to love an alcoholic (while you help fight the disease).Reports that there are over 18 million alcoholics in the United States. Use of alcohol to relieve tension; Alcoholics who never seek treatment; Guidelines for an intervention.Shoss...
The first thing to understand is that you’re very unlikely to help an alcoholic or addict by simply confronting them. This is true whether you do it aggressively in an attempt to get through their “wall of denial”, or whether you do it with compassion and a non-judgmental attitude. ...
To deal with an alcoholic parent: Establish clear boundaries about when the alcoholic’s presence will be tolerated, Avoid arguments with the drinker and take...
“Are you refusing to buy me vodka or wine?” Am I calling her an alcoholic? Yes I have but in a half serious way. She’s very insecure and has what I say are dementia related episodes. The delusional thinking she has it downright crazy. I don’t agree with her about her d...
Always wear a medical band noting food allergies. Carry the name and telephone number of an emergency contact. If you are prescribed an injectable epinephrine pen, always carry it with you. If you are not sure how to use the pen, ask your doctor to demonstrate how it is used. Routinely ...
For adults, in addition to avoiding drinks with a lot of sugar, steer clear of alcoholic drinks when you're focused on hydration. That's because these actually dehydrate you. Some caffeinated drinks, including coffee and tea, can count toward your fluid intake. They may make you urinate mo...