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John McMahon 24/7 Help Yourself and Alcohol and Drug Guide.com I have worked in the addiction field for over 25 years. In that time I have worked as a therapist, university lecturer and researcher and have published about 50 articles in scholarly journals and books and am the originator of a brand new concept in alcohol treatment on line – 24/7 Help Yourself.

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Is My Partner an Alcoholic?
Do you wonder if you are making a fuss about your partner's drinking or whether he or she really does have a drink problem. Are you isolated, confused feeling that you are going crazy? This article looks at ways to tell if your partner is an alcoholic but suggests that this is probably not the best criteria for assessing drinking problems. Read
By: John McMahon | 05/04/2008 | Marriage
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Is Alcoholism a Disease ?
Article looks at some of the evidence of alcoholism as a disease. It suggests that the evidence does not support alcoholism as a disease, moreover it suggests that regarding it as a disease may be detrimental to recovery. Read
By: John McMahon | 05/04/2008 | Addictions
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Living With an Alcoholic (part 2)
The first article discussed some things to avoid. This article looks at some actions that may be of help in encouraging the drinker to change. However the bottom line is that, as the partner of the drinker, you need to look after your own life. Read
By: John McMahon | 05/04/2008 | Relationships
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20 Signs That you May Have a Problem With Booze
Do you ever wonder if you have a problem with your drinking. This article lists some behaviours that might suggest a drinking problem. Read
By: John McMahon | 03/03/2007 | Health
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What is the Most Addictive Drug?
A common debate is what drug is most addictive. This article offers a discussion of some measures of addiction and a comparison of various legal and illegal drugs on these measures. Read
By: John McMahon | 23/01/2007 | Health
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Should Parents Test Adolescents for Substance Use?
This article discusses some of the pros and cons of using drug testing equipment or a breathalyser in the domestic situation to check if their teenagers are using drugs. Read
By: John McMahon | 23/01/2007 | Relationships
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Living With an Alcoholic – Some Dos and Don’ts
Most people living with an alcoholic want to change them. This articles offers some tips on behaviour for anyone in a relationship with an alcoholic. Read
By: John McMahon | 23/01/2007 | Relationships