alcoholism
Coverage of alcoholism in the Nexus archive.
- EXCLUSIVE: 5-time illegal entrant admits ‘mistake’ that finally got him busted by ICE
Ernesto Alejandro Perez-Garcia, a Mexican national, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Redondo Beach, California, after illegally re-entering the country five times. During the arrest, Perez-Garcia admitted to lying to agents until he was confronted with his own mugshot, stating that his alcohol use was what led him into trouble. He maintained that despite national headlines about ICE operations, he did not expect this Thursday morning arrest.
- I drank almost every day for two decades. Seven years after getting sober, I received a shocking diagnosis. I knew it was my fault... I'd left it too late: CORRINE BARRACLOUGH
Corrine Barraclough drank alcohol daily for two decades, achieved seven years of sobriety, and later received a severe health diagnosis she attributes to delayed recovery. She expresses regret for waiting too long to address her addiction.
- David Morrissey says late-night call to friend saved him from depths of alcoholism
David Morrissey credits a late-night call to a friend with helping him overcome his struggles with alcoholism. The call marked a turning point in his life, leading him towards recovery. This experience highlights the importance of support in overcoming addiction.
- Simon Thomas reveals his 'shame' when his young son discovered his alcoholism which saw him drink a bottle of vodka a day in the months after his wife Gemma's tragic death
Simon Thomas expressed shame after his young son discovered his alcoholism, which involved drinking a bottle of vodka daily in the months following his wife Gemma's tragic death.
- Michelle Heaton marks five years of sobriety and living her life without the 'anxiety, lying and manipulation' of alcoholism
Michelle Heaton has celebrated five years of sobriety, highlighting her life free from the 'anxiety, lying and manipulation' associated with alcoholism.
- I told myself my drinking was just a part of 'wine o'clock' culture, says SERENA PALMER. Then, at 43, I woke up in a police cell with no memory of how I got there. These are the 7 signs I was an alcoholic that I wish I'd known
Serena Palmer, 43, shares her experience of waking up in a police cell with no memory after a night of drinking, reflecting on her struggle with alcoholism. She outlines seven signs she wishes she had recognized earlier, highlighting the dangers of 'wine o'clock' culture.
- I told myself my drinking was just a part of 'wine o'clock' culture, says SERENA PALMER. Then, at 43, I woke up in a police cell with no memory of how I got there. These are the 7 signs I was an alcoholic that I wish I'd known
Serena Palmer, 43, recounts waking up in a police cell with no memory of how she got there, realizing her 'wine o'clock' drinking culture had led to alcoholism. She highlights seven signs she wishes she recognized earlier.
- Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals he is a 'recovering alcoholic' as he opens up about his 'downhill spiral' and the moment he realised he needed help
Andrew Lloyd Webber disclosed he is a recovering alcoholic, discussing his 'downhill spiral' and the pivotal moment he realized he needed help to address his addiction.
- Alcoholism is our worst substance use problem: Don’t cut research funding
The article argues that alcoholism is the most severe substance use issue and emphasizes the necessity of maintaining funding for research, education, and prevention efforts.