Is alcoholism a family disease
A reader asks if alcoholism is genetic. The reply notes no identified gene but cites a Archives of Psychiatry study showing many alcoholics have a low response to alcohol, meaning they drink more to feel normal. It argues abstinence is the only effective cure and family history signals risk, urging awareness and prevention. It also dismisses health claims of fruit and vegetable concentrates, advising fresh produce instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Gott
Archives of Psychiatry
Ideas to soothe holiday loneliness for single retirees
A reader offers two viewpoints on coping with holiday loneliness after retirement. From Oregon, a single retiree values friendships and welcoming others into home life rather than focusing on being alone. From Texas, another approach builds a self-made family of friends, inviting retirees to gatherings and rejecting toxic behavior to create warm, voluntary connections.
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Oregon
Texas
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Times Mirror Square
Los Angeles
Dudrow Family Endows Frederick County Scholarship
The Dudrows established a scholarship endowment with the Frederick County Community Foundation after retiring from farming in 1992. Lester Dudrow, honored as Master Farmer, mentored the 4H Dairy Judging team and earned the 4H Family of the Year award. Mrs. Dudrow now manages farm finances and supports local civic groups, with six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudrow
Lou Gehrig
June
Kevin
Melissa
Frederick County
Maryland
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Frederick County Homemakers
Frederick Woman's Civic Club
Walkersville United Methodist Church
Lester
Community Foundation
Fredenck County
Buckeystown
June Dudrow Weedy
Frederick
Melissa Dudrow Smith
Acpa Air Safety Foundation
Teens defend parents who lay down the law
Readers reply to Mary Lou Childs defending parental authority. Laura N. Kelly from Joliet notes fair rules and open discussion with teens, arguing parenting tone and adult standards shape obedience. another letter defends parents who say OK to commands as a hearing check, and a final physician parent endorses Abby's stance.
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Abby
Mary Lou Childs
Childs
Laura N. Kelly
Joliet,ll
Laura
Ms. Childs
Eugene
Ore
Arizona
Thomas P. Lowry
M.D
Woodacre
Calif
Age Gap Love In Teenager's Matrimonial Plan
A 19 year old writes of plans to marry 28 year old Rex despite parental opposition. She highlights love, finances and a $7000 savings. Dr Wallace supports the match, noting adults may marry across an age gap. Other letters discuss parental conflict and teen self esteem among girls.
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DR. Wallace
Rex
San Luis Obispo
Calif
Bev
McComb
Miss
Chris
Joel Wade
Bucknell University
Community Foundation Endows Local Funds and Grants
The Community Foundation supports Brunswick and Catoctin High School youth funds and general community grants through unrestricted endowments. Established gifts include the Guy Kelly, Offut Family, and Windsor funds. Endowment starts distributions at $25,000 market value after a $5,000 initial gift. For more information call (301) 695-7660.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Fund
Catoctin High School
Mrs. Guy Kelly
W. Jerome Offut Family
Bob and
Becky Windsor
The
Community Foundation of
Frederick County
Nicodemus backs local nonprofits through endowment gifts
Mrs. Nicodemus explains yearly grant selections to aid timely community projects, funding groups like the Glade United Church of Christ and Frederick Memorial Hospital. She helped establish endowment funds to sustain local nonprofits, include a dedication to her grandfather John Nicodemus, and support for Walkersville United Methodist Church.
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Nicodemus
Glade United Church of Christ
Frederick Memorial Hospital
United Way
Frederick County
Hood College
Hospice
Harry Routzahn
Community Foundation
YMCA
Hospital
Mrs
Nicodemuses
John Nicodemus
Walkersville
Walkersville United Methodist Church
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