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Provision: He Has Already Made the Provision, David Wilkerson

When God calls us to any specific work, he has already made provision for everything we need to accomplish it. “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, … Continue reading

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Alleviating Back-to-School Anxiety by Roberta Vondrak, LCPC

Written by Roberta Vondrak, LCPC, Heritage Counseling Center, Plainfield, IL As a new school year begins, here are some ways you as parents can help your kids get off to a smooth start: Assist – Based on the personalities of … Continue reading

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Three Challenges Confronting Recovering Couples

by Pat Carnes, Debbie Laaser, and Mark Laaser It’s hard to be a couple in our culture, let alone a couple in recovery. There are many pressures working against relationships. Facing these challenges with realism and honesty can help us … Continue reading

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Self-Test Questionnaire for Addiction

The CAGE Test for Alcohol Addiction This simple test is surprisingly accurate. Answer yes or no to each question. Have you ever felt you should Cut down on your drinking? Have you ever been Annoyed when people have commented on your drinking? … Continue reading

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Alcoholism Damages Brain’s White Matter, Scans Show

By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Alcoholism damages white matter throughout the brain and this damage can be detected with brain scans, researchers report. Heavy drinking may be especially damaging to white matter in … Continue reading

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Kids With Family History Of Substance Abuse Have Brains That Must Work Harder To Fight Impulses

Nov 18, 2014 05:40 PM By Anthony Rivas@AnthoRivas Some might consider it a given that a child who grows up around adults who abuse alcohol will eventually go on to abuse it themselves. One in five kids grows up with … Continue reading

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