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Once Were Warriors

1994

A family descended from Maori warriors is bedeviled by a violent father and the societal problems of being treated as outcasts.

102 min

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The Difference Between Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Dependence

Until the publication of the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), substance issues were generally divided into abuse and dependence. The DSM-5 combines these categories into a single substance use disorder, measured on a continuum from mild to severe.

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Unable to Meet in Person, Some A.A. Members ‘Thank Zoom for Their Very Survival.’

Their meetings used to take place discreetly in the basements of churches, a spare room at the Y.M.C.A., the back of a cafe. But when the pandemic hit last spring, members of Alcoholics Anonymous and other groups of recovering substance abusers found those doors quickly shut.

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The History of Addiction and Addiction Treatment

If you engage in any form of social media these days, you’re more than likely to run across a long-simmering debate over the nature of addiction and addiction treatment.

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Going to Work Drunk Every Day' - BBC Stories

Many people see alcohol as a way to relax and socialise. But for some, it becomes the only way they can get through the day. Women especially can feel the stigma of admitting they have a problem with drink, so many struggle in secret.

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Sobriety Rocks - Who Knew! | Janey Lee Grace | TEDxNorwichED

Alcohol is normalised in society, despite being an addictive harmful drug. Its the only drug we have to justify NOT taking! There is a movement towards mindful drinking and choosing sobriety and its incredibly liberating to be free of the 'wine o clock' culture.

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12:09

Making Sober Less Shameful | Clare Pooley | TEDxN ewnham

Clare Pooley gave up alcohol in March 2015; months later she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She told everyone about the breast cancer, but, ashamed, kept her decision to stop drinking secret.

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Gray Area Drinking | Jolene Park | TEDxCrestmoorParkWomen

In this engaging talk, Jolene Park shares her experience of gray area drinking—the kind of drinking where there’s no rock bottom, but you drink as a way to manage anxiety and then regret how much and how often you drink.

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17 Signs of a High Functioning Alcoholic

Know the warning signs of a high functioning alcoholic. How can anyone function well and be addicted to alcohol at the same time? This certainly sounds contradictory. Yet, this is exactly the definition of someone who is a high-functioning alcoholic (HFA).

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How I Overcame Alcoholism | Claudia Christian | TEDxLondonBusinessSchool

A hugely successful actress who saw her personal life and career tested by addiction, Claudia shares her journey of overcoming alcoholism and offers fresh perspectives on alcohol use disorder treatments.

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Inside Nhs Detox Centre - Victoria Derbyshire

The NHS could save £27m a year by changing the way it deals with alcoholic patients, new research seen by the Victoria Derbyshire programme suggests.

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Alcohol Addiction