... to listen as only the dying can be. The alcoholic then stands ready to do anything that will lift the merciless obsession from them (p. 24, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions 1953). Recovery centers and Alcoholics Anonymous, combined have the highest rate of recovery for the disease of alcoholism. Unfortunately, these programs have been geared to help the male alcoholic and not ... do not resemble the stereotype envisioned in most people's minds, their own denial and the denial of their families may be reinforced while they seek other explanations for their problems. Social stigma may a...

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