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Vol. 4 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. 4 Index for Tom O'Connell's lifestyle essays and other writings...

1. Leadership qualities are apparent in 12 Step recovery programs
2. Character building is basic to recovery
3. Addiction is seen as a search to fill emptiness
4. Addiction is viewed as a "primary relationship"
5. Canadian journal provides important insights into addictions
6. Couples can move from addiction to healthy relationships
7. Healthy relationships enhance recovery
8. Serenity is an extremely important goal in recovery
9. Workaholism: The "acceptable" addiction
10. Alcoholics will fight to preserve habits
11. Living with an alcoholic is very challenging
12. Noise of various kinds can be addictive
13. Food addiction can impair chemical dependency recovery
14. "Harmless drug" is not so harmless
15. Marijuana hazards threaten teenagers
16. Addiction: Is it a physical or spiritual condition?
17. Can pills cure addiction?

18. Addiction: Is it a "sacred disease"?
19. Ancient spiritual roots tied to addiction
20. Spiritual history and addiction are linked
21. Understanding one's own story is a key concept in recovery
22. The spiritual approach enhances recovery
23. Habitual speeding is seen as an addiction
24. Workaholism is considered an "acceptable" addiction
25. Gambling addiction impairs growing numbers of people
26. Overeating is a widespread addiction pattern
27. Addiction Research Foundation: Quotes from The Journal (Toronto)
28. A close look at the words used to describe addiction
29. Alcohol effects are outlined by a Japanese writer
30. Many misconceptions exist about alcohol problems
31. Addiction can be treated in a variety of ways
32. Downsizing has an impact on employee assistance programs
33. Domestic violence and alcohol are linked
34. Adults raised in alcoholic homes have special challenges
35. Perfectionism can be linked to addiction
36. Gambling has affected the American lifestyle and language
37. Illicit drug prices are related to level of drug addiction
38. The "one-day-at-a-time" way of life
39. Food addiction makes impact on workplaces
40. Insights on addiction from Canadian Journal
41. Beware of "experts" on spiritual growth

42. Resolving conflict is a challenge in recovery

43. Forgiveness is a key ingredient in conflict resolution

44. Overeating and depression are linked

45. Alcoholics become allergic to their love object
46. Gambling is risky for people in recovery
47. Food addiction reminders for the Holida
y Season
48. Gratitude is an important factor in recovery
49. Is A.A. really worth joining?
50. Steps toward recovery from alcoholism are stressed in "Little Red Book"
51. People raised in alcoholic homes are anxious during the Holidays

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