This blog tries to discuss alcohol, alcoholism, drinking related problems, addiction, and most important: help directions and solutions, alcoholism treatment methods, what works and what not.
It is created with the sincere belief that there are too many missconceptions and popular beliefs that can be missleading when deciding to start drinking, and with the desire to openly discuss alcohol related topics and to help those in need for advice.
About the author
Octavian Driga psychiatrist M.D.
- Former faculty member at the Iasi “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, in charge of the Behavioural Sciences discipline course. The author has also taught the course of “Social Assistance for Alcohol and Drug Dependents” at the Iasi “Al.I.Cuza” University.
- President of the Iasi, Romania, “Blue Cross” Association for the Assistance of Victims of Alcohol and Drug Dependence.
- Member of the International Council on Alcohol and Addictions, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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