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Vol. 3 Index

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

1. Addiction definitions: author's philosophy
2. Depression aided by mutual help groups
3. Inspiring words bring peace
4. Canadian journal gives addiction insights
5. Abnormal levels of stress lead to post-traumatic stress reactions
6. Abe Lincoln provides wisdom on alcoholism
7. Emotional balance important in intimate relationships
8. Concerns of mental health clients have great relevance
9. Defenses need to be dealt with in addiction recovery
10. Serenity is an important goal in recovery
11. Emotional resiliency worth striving for
12. Canadian journal provides insights into addiction
13. Better understanding of addiction helps recovery
14. Obsession and compulsion at the core of addiction
15. Meditation a vital addiction recovery tool
16. Increase in heroin use among young people
17. Gambling challenges society in many ways
18. Values in recovery an important consideration
19. Beer drinkers don't seem to know their limits
20. Drinking by high risk college students needs attention
21. Fine dividing line between love and sexual addiction
22. Relationship addiction often confused with love
23. Conflict resolution important in recovery
24. Healthy conflict enhances serenity
25. AA's "spiritual angle" explained
26. AA's spiritual "conversion" process helps millions
27. Canadian journal discusses "air rage" and other topics
28. Addiction definitions simplified
29. Addiction related to human condition
30. Understanding addiction is a challenge
31. Author Jack London's "Alcoholic Memoirs" a powerful book
32. Author Jack London's denial was self-destructive
33. Drug effects and withdrawal hazardous to health
34. Recovery frontier is "emotional sobriety"
35. Problem gambling population has increased steadily
36. Addiction to "debting" is challenging
37. Compulsive debting resembles alcoholism
38. Self-centeredness lies at the heart of addiction
39. Canadian journal gives global view of addiction
40. Challenges arise when spouses get sober
41. Food is a mood-altering substance
42. Food addiction is a serious threat to health
43. Sex addiction may follow a history of personal abuse
44. Sex addiction definition and warning signs
45. Adult children of alcoholics are attracted to high stress situations
46. Many people exhibit compulsive behavior in the workplace
47. Addiction recovery compared to Odyssey of Homer
48. A thankful heart is important in recovery
49. Prayer and "quiet time" recommended for Holidays
50. Caring for the soul is an important recovery strategy
51. Thomas Moore gives 10 suggestions for tending the soul
52. Christmas is a time of inspiration

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