How Does a Nice Girl Get to Be a Drunk
A 1967 essay discusses how alcoholism can begin in any life and stresses that addiction is a disease not a moral failing. It profile a middle aged alcoholic woman and argues social pressures and emotional factors drive many women to drink. The piece urges early recognition and help for those worried about drinking. It ends with a note about in Tuesday's Dominion News.
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Early signs of alcoholism and dangerous drinking patterns
The passage lists warning indicators such as constant preoccupation with liquor, avoiding non drinking social events, drinking before parties, lying about intake, needing a drink at a set time daily, drinking to sleep, money waste, social withdrawal, foggy thinking, and morning drinking labeled a red alert. It notes impacts on work, relationships and self image.
Pittsburgh Aims 122 Million High School Investment
Pittsburgh plans five new super high schools costing 122 million dollars to desegregate and raise standards. The system will use home rooms, advising groups, and four-house structures with up to 1 400 students per school. Funding includes a 50 million bond, state aid, and federal support with mills to rise.
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