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 Writer's brief bio

National Correspondent, U.S. Journal of Drug & Alcohol Dependence
(1983-1991)
Weekly Columnist, Cape Cod Times, "On Addiction" (1986-1998)
Weekly Health & Lifestyle Columnist, Cape Cod Journal (1999-2000)
Health Columnist, The Cape Codder (2000- )
Freelance Health Writer (1978 to present)

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  Vol. 2 Index for Tom O'Connell's lifestyle essays and other writings...

1. Addiction is a relationship problem
2. Addiction is complicated: a closer look
3. Alcoholism pioneer focuses on addicts' inability to relate
4. Canadian Journal provides look at big picture
5. Repairing character defects is a major hurdle in recovery
6. Addiction is often confused with intimacy
7. Infatuation leads to addictive relationships
8. Couple relationships are designed to provide mutual healing
9. Labels can be helpful in addiction recovery
10. The smoking habit can be especially hard to kick
11. The soul comes back into style in psychotherapy
12. Attention to the soul is critically important, says Thomas Moore
13. Wisdom from AA's Bill Wilson worth pondering
14. Sensitivity is an important factor in recovery
15. More teens are gambling, and getting addicted to it
16. Trauma recovery is sensitive, controversial
17. Primitive appetites underlie addictive tendencies
18. Higher appetites key to addiction recovery
19. Coping with stress important in recovery from chronic illness
20. Meditation gaining acceptance by medical establishment
21. Canadian Journal gives meaningful insights on mental health issues
22. Eat what you want and forget about dieting
23. A "Back to Basics" book about Alcoholics Anonymous has emerged
24. Marijuana is tolerated despite its dangers
25. Can unmanageable adolescents be changed for the better?
26. Al-Anon's One-Day-At-A-Time book includes powerful wisdom

27. Addiction is an unhealthy substitute for meeting internal needs
28. Alcoholism can be seen as a spiritual disease
29. Ancient spiritual traditions provide backdrop for formation of AA
30. Ego deflation is important in spiritual growth and addiction recovery
31. A spiritual solution is a remedy for addiction
32. Genes influence women's caffeine use, Canadian Journal reports
33. Addiction without drugs; compulsive gambling a growing problem
34. "Junkie Priest" viewed drug addiction as a spiritual illness
35. Adult children of alcoholics are challenged by close relationships
36. Sexual addiction impairs close relationships
37. Self-centeredness is a key challenge in alcoholism recovery
38. Al-Anon empowers people to change
39. Slogans based on old wisdom inspire AA members
40. Worry is a leading mental health symptom
41. Bibliotherapy helps millions of people recovering from addictions
42. Is alcoholism really a disease?
43. The warning signs of alcoholism relapse aid recovery
44. Warning signs useful to avoid alcoholism relapse
45. Legalized gambling has escalated dramatically in recent years
46. Incidence of air rage increasing; airline initiates crackdown
47. Is compulsive shopping an addiction?

48. Gratitude is a key to recovery from addiction and other losses
49. Complexity of modern life challenges corporations and families
50. The speed of change is out of control but there is hope
51. How AA began; a bit of spiritual history
52. Holiday Season a high risk time for alcoholics; AA history inspires

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