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In addition to his law degree, Jan Edward Williams has a Master of Science degree in pastoral counseling, and is a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor. He has personal and professional experience to aid him in helping persons with alcohol and other drug problems. He is in recovery himself, with over 29 years of continuous sobriety, and has been working in the drug and alcohol field for 27 years. Recently Jan has developed an online drug and alcohol abuse counseling service, called AlcoholDrugSOS Services. This service is aimed at helping persons with drug abuse or addiction problems or alcohol abuse or addiction (alcoholism) problems. His web site is http://www.alcoholdrugsos.com/, and his e-mail is jwilliams@alcoholdrugsos.com.

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Seniors and Drug and Alcohol Use
As persons age their bodies become less eficient in metabolism of drugs and alcohol. They also tend to be taking medications from doctors and over-the-counter that may cause cumulative problems Read
By: Jan Edward Williams | 01/12/2007 | Diseases and Conditions
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The Role of Denial in the Power of Addictive Disease
Addictive disease is very powerful and can override one's basic values. Denial plays a large role in the power of addiction Read
By: Jan Edward Williams | 11/10/2007 | Diseases and Conditions
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Basic Definitions: Addiction and Dependence
The basic definitions of physical dependence, addiction, and tolerance are presented Read
By: Jan Edward Williams | 03/09/2007 | Diseases and Conditions
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How Do I Know if I Have a Drug or Alcohol Problem?
The rule of thumb for determining the presence of a drug or alcohol problem, and, therefore, the need for help to address it, is this: Does my use of drugs or alcohol cause me adverse consequences in important areas of my life (relationships, health, employment, legally), and do I continue to use in the face of these consequences? If the answer is affirmative, then I need to seek help. Read
By: Jan Edward Williams | 04/08/2007 | Diseases and Conditions
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Alcohol or Sedative Induced Memory Loss
This article describes two types of memory loss associated with use of alcohol and other sedative drugs and their meaning in terms of diagnosis of addiction. Read
By: Jan Edward Williams | 17/01/2007 | Diseases and Conditions
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The Role of Fear of Withdrawal in the Power of Addictive Disease
This article provides a brief summary of one factor, among many, involved in the power of addictive disease: the role of fear of withdrawal. Read
By: Jan Edward Williams | 17/01/2007 | Diseases and Conditions
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Can Online Counseling for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Problems Be Effective?
Online counseling for persons with drug addiction or alcohol abuse problems can be effective. However, caution must be observed. Some addiction problems may require traditional treatment, including professional in person help for medical and/or mental health complications. Read
By: Jan Edward Williams | 21/10/2006 | Diseases and Conditions