Alcohol is currently legal in the United States for anyone 21 years or older. Because of this fact, it is easy to obtain and therefore leaves it open for more people to abuse the privilege. Many people can drink on a regular basis and never experience problems. Others, however, start drinking more heavily than they should which can lead to abuse or addiction, also known as alcoholism. This is dangerous on many different levels, including for your own health and those around you. People abusing alcohol tend to not think about the consequences of things like drinking in public and driving while under the influence. If you think someone close to you might be experiencing issues with alcohol abuse or addiction, this guide will help you read the signs and help them find the right kind of treatment. – See more at: Alcohol Addiction
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Looking for something that not only provides helpful local information on meetings, but also recovery articles? Download Meeting Finder, a helpful app on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. As a recovering heroin addict, I have attended meetings for ten years. I find this application helpful as it allows me to find new meeting places to meet new friends and have more experiences.
‘Whether or not someone chooses to attend meetings as long as me, I like the ability to connect with others who may need help and reassurance they can make it as long as I have without relapsing. Meeting Finder also has helpful recovery articles that make for nice references for those I talk to on its message boards. Whether to suggest treatment options to or just encouraging someone on a bad day, the message boards are helpful, encouraging and perhaps the most important part of the entire app.
The interface is easy to use and very clear. This information is indispensable and makes not attending meetings, no longer an excuse. I like being able to update the information for meetings directly from the database. This helps others when meeting locations or times change.
Meeting Finder is a must-have app for anyone who wants a fast, easy way to find local NA, AA, CA or any other anonymous meetings! What are you waiting for? Download it now!