alcoholism

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Topical Term
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a
Alias: 
alcoholism

Long day's journey into night

2002
Depicts the struggles of the Tyrone family as they face drug addiction, alcohol abuse, tuberculosis, and lost dreams in this semi-autobiographical play.

Dive

1994
Fifteen year old Virginia's world begins to fall apart when her dog is hit by a car, her father is hospitalized with a mysterious illness, and her best friend begins to ignore her.

My father's scar

1996
As he enters into his first relationships as a gay man, a college freshman recalls the aching loneliness of life with his alcoholic physically abusive father in a community prejudiced against homosexuals.

Alcoholics Anonymous

the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism
2001
The basic text of the Alcoholics Anonymous, which traces its roots, explores its precepts, and presents stories from participants that demonstrate the program's effectiveness.

Never say quit

1994
Angry when they are excluded from the soccer team, sixth grader Justine and the rest of the school misfits form their own team and begin training with a coach who drinks heavily but gives them a special gift.

Alcohol

understanding words in context
1989
Presents opposing viewpoints on three aspects of alcohol and alcoholism.

Alcohol addiction

not worth the buzz
2013
Examines the history of alcohol use and the effects of alcohol on the body in the long and short term. Describes alcohol treatment programs and presents the cases of real people who have overcome alcohol addiction.

My name is Davy--I'm an alcoholic

1977
A fifteen-year-old won't believe that he is an alcoholic until personal tragedy forces him to face reality.

LoveSick

2007
After an accident seems to end his college and athletic dreams, Ted is offered a second chance at school if he agrees to spy on a classmate and help her father monitor her bulimia.

Eating, drinking, overthinking

the toxic triangle of food, alcohol, and depression--and how women can break free
2006
Explores how binge eating, drinking, and overthinking work together to threaten the health and well-being of women, and offers advice on how women can overcome these three problems and lead happier, more productive lives.

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