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{weblog_name} - Risk a Conversation on Risky Drinking
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Have you ever found yourself feeling concerned that someone you care about is drinking too much?  Within the Jewish community there is a long-standing assumption that Jews don’t develop drinking problems.  If you find that erroneous belief challenged in your own life, how will you respond?  Are you prepared to help a friend or loved one who you think may have a drinking problem? Start by educating yourself.  How common is problem-drinking?  Is there a difference between healthy drinking, risky drinking and alcoholism? When should we be concerned?  One family in every four in the USA is affected by alcohol related problems, and three out of every ten adults engage in risky use of alcohol.  Some adults are at greater risk because of possible genetic and familial pre-disposition; addictions run in families. If you’re not sure whether the pattern… read more