John A couple of issues that you mentioned which I want to add a bit about ¡V Naltrexone & Brain Injury Sorry to go on at such length below, but I feel that I...
... told ... Security and ... but ... half...TRUE. ... typ'n ... just making excuses to keep up your drinking. I can't applaud you for cutting your drinking in...
And John, saying all the thanks in the world to us caregivers means nothing if you still drink. If you want to thank us, if you want us to feel we're...
John First of all, apologies at the length of this email - but once I get going I find that I have a lot to say. I hope some of it is of interest, and helps...
I joined this group to learn about this disease as I was taking care of a gentleman in the Long Term Care facility (nursing home) that I work in. I had never...
I think we're getting away from the problem here. This group is for WKS sufferers and their families/caretakers. WKS is usually, not always, a direct result...
Jonell, You may want to look into some of the teachings of AA since you are against some of them outright. I have to take issue with this. Some of the things...
Amanda I don't think that throwing `new ideas' into the ring can be `getting away from the problem'! The main problem is WKS – Jen has WKS, the lack of...
I am truly too exhausted to debate this with you. I work in a field that daily deals with alcoholics, their families and the consequences of their actions. I...
I have quietly watched the board for the past few days, just waiting to see where this conversation would lead. . . I wasn't sure I wanted to comment, as I...
Hi everyone. I too have been reading and I might add we have had this discussion in the past and I truly do not feel it is misplaced here. II'm not sure it...
Dear all, I've been reading too... Don't lets argue about alcoholism...we all have our own experiences/views/frustrations on the matter. This site is a really...
I haven't been following the conversations to closely but would like to add my 2 cents if i may.Doesn't it frustrate everyone that not only does the public ...
Hi, I have been reading all the messages but have not posted for months.I know nothing about how AA try to help but agree this is not the place to discuss...
Kathy, You do have a good point. . It may not be so much hostility as it is frustration. . And I do believe we all need an outlet for our emotions, and this...
I have read the posts - and apologise if I have upset anyone with the comments that I have made. There has not been any intention to upset anyone. I have no...
Trevor, I honestly don't believe that you owe an apology. When I posted, I wasn't trying to chastize anyone for sharing their views, or venting their...
Trevor: Thanks for the info about Naltrexzone, and all of it, quite informative, thanks. Very informative. I know what you mean, it really only takes a couple...
johngaghan <johngaghan@...> wrote: Oh and by the way when i was conceived... My blood father was drinking metho..! He made it to 41. Per Capitial of...
... made ... the ... I lost my husband in 97. It is rough, I know. ... excuses...copouts. You and you alone are responsible for your own actions. You have...
Hi I have not posted for a long time. Hope everyone and their loved ones are doing okay. My mum is still in the nursing home in Hamilton leading very little ...
I am currently working with some residents suffering from Korsakoff's syndrome. The lack of information for both families and carers is abysmal. Does anyone...
Mark: There is a great article that was for a nursing class that I found very thorough and helpful. I can't get my hands on the link right now but if you...
Hi everybody. I'm still here on da side. lots of luv 2 all. Lets keep on going and don't stop.... I know i'm pretty well stuffed, but as I think I said to...
- Hi Pamela, Was hoping you would post, how was your wedding last November, I am sure you had a great day. Have not posted much either, my son was diagnoised...
hi...I juat found this group and I am really interested in finding out more...my wife was diagnosed with this in February of this year, and I [m still trying...
Hi Elliot...welcome to the group. My name is Nora and I'm one of only a few members who suffer from Wernicke's Encephalopathy. Most of the group members are...
... look forward to reading through the archives, and hearing from anyone in the community, so I can learn to live and grow through our common experience. ......