tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759421079279172044.post5536716706369316711..comments2024-01-01T15:38:28.710-05:00Comments on The Immortal Alcoholic: Surviving the Chaos: Gladstones Clinic in Bristol, EnglandLinda Bartee Doynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820717772193440848noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759421079279172044.post-193872308319198542016-02-27T01:53:29.092-05:002016-02-27T01:53:29.092-05:00Linda, I must applaud your efforts in trying to fi...Linda, I must applaud your efforts in trying to find some sort of rehab facility with resources for the families as well. It is sad that it doesn't seem to be out there. While I've seen glamorous rehab facility commercials showing workouts and acupuncture for the addict / alcoholic, I'm guessing their lived ones are sitting at home sobbing or working their ass' off to pay for the rehab. I've heard different stats with regard to the number of addicts / alcoholics, somewhere around 1 in 10, and although that's a high number let's also keep in mind that with such shame based diseases I would imagine the number to be higher. It's been said in meetings why isn't this place packed then? The truth is some of us are as much ashamed as the addict alcoholic. And with rehabs, maybe the insurance companies just don't deem it worthwile, I don't know. I do think it would be wonderful for you to have such a facility, but I don't have money for such a start up either. I also appreciate the easy terms explanation of the simple fact that alcohol does contribute to heart issues. I think about these sorts of questions all the time, but what gets me angry is that some big corporation is making lots of money off of my pain, suffering, and misery, as well as yours, your readers and many others. I can't thank you enough for all that you do. Please know that you are appreciated, and keep up the good work my friend.JBthatsmenoreply@blogger.com