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What Can Be Done for Alcoholic Who Has Already Been in Rehab Twice?

Question by sweetgirl: What can be done for Alcoholic who has already been in rehab twice? My friend has been to rehab twice for alcoholism. He didn’t stay sober for long and doesn’t think going again will help. He goes to AA meetings for few days but then gets back to drinking. It on and off mostly drinking and not going to meetings. Is there any hope for him or what can be done if rehab has failed for him. He is in so much pain and says he needs help so bad and he struggles everyday. I try to suggest things but he doesn’t do them. I know that I can’t help him but tell him that he needs to allow people to help him and support him and not refuse it. Any advise on this would be great. So far good answers I have suggested alot of stuff like yoga, hobby, going to the gym after work instead of straight home to drink, counseling, spending time at bookstore since he likes to read. I know he can only help himself but its very sad to not be able to help someone that you ...

Battling Lyme Disease, Each Step a Victory

...  Lyme disease, each step a victory Unfortunately, an effective course of treatment wasn't started until a year later when the bacteria had already wreaked havoc on her body, derailing her life. According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control, Lyme disease affects 300,000 … Read more on Sioux City Journal A living nightmare With one failed drug test, the dream appeared to die in an instant, but again Fresno State gave him another chance, as long as Herren fulfilled his end of the deal. Thus, Herren announced publicly that he was an addict and entered into a rehab center … Read more on Moscow Villager Read ...

President Joseph Castro Wants to Boost Fresno State's Academic Rating

...  Joseph Castro wants to boost Fresno State's academic rating There are three exceptions: separate bills passed since 2005 let certain CSUs offer doctoral degrees in education, nursing and physical therapy. More doctoral programs would require new legislation, Uhlencamp said. It also could force the state to take … Read more on Fresno Bee Construction of archway at Brenau Downtown Center nears completion The former arena is being converted into a two-level space to house Brenau's expanded graduate degree ...

Chris Herren, of "Unguarded," Speaks to Tigers

...  Herren, of "Unguarded," speaks to Tigers Chris Herren, the former Fresno State and NBA guard whose intense struggles with drug addiction were documented in the ESPN 30-for-30 film "Unguarded," spoke to the Tigers at the Finch Center for about 45 minutes. Pastner said the message to his … Read more on Memphis Commercial Appeal (blog) EastEnders star Laila Morse on her battle to save her heroin-addict son from a … Gary has twice paid to put his troubled nephew through drug rehab and Laila has done the same. Despite her tough exterior, it ...