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Parenting is never easy or trouble-free, and when your child has attention deficit disorder, or ADHD, you’re faced with a unique set of challenges. But the symptoms that can make school or home life tough—distractibility, hyperactivity, spaciness, and impulsivity—can be managed and even transformed into strengths. With structure, clear rules and expectations, and lots of love and encouragement, you can help children with ADHD overcome difficulties both at home and in the classroom and channel their energy and creativity in positive ways.
Because alcohol is so common in our society—from drinks after work to celebratory toasts and wine with dinner—it’s sometimes hard to see when drinking crosses the line from moderate or social use to alcohol abuse. Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can sneak up on you, so it’s important to be aware of the warning signs of a drinking problem and take steps to cut back if you recognize them. And if you or a loved one is already in the throes of an alcohol addiction, take hope. Understanding the problem is the first step to overcoming it.
Alcoholism is a complex disorder that affects every aspect of your life. Overcoming it requires making major changes to the way you live, deal with problems, and relate to others. It’s not just a matter of willpower or simply wanting to quit. Stopping drinking for good is difficult without treatment and ongoing support. The good news is that there are many tools that can help you on your journey to sobriety.
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