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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-09-25, Page 51By Richard R. Grayson. M.D.. gond June G, raysott. R.N, f you are an alcoholic and remember reading several years ago that you could learn to be a moderate drinker, forget it! According to John E. Helier, M.D., et al. only 20 of the 1,289 alcoholic patients that he followed for five to seven years were able to become controlled and moderate drinkers. And those were mostly women with less severe alcoholism. They also studied three large groups of men with psychiatric illnesses. Alcohol was the cause of the illness in about one-third of the men in all age groups up to the age of 65 years. One of the greatest public health benefits to the United States would be the cure or prevention of alcoholism. (J.E. Helzer, M.D., et al, Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, New England Journal of Medicine, June 27, 1985). HOW TO HAVE A HAPPY FAMILY Healthy families have six major traits, according to Mick Stinnett and John Defrain in a book called "Secrets of Strong Families" and discussed by David R. Mace, Ph.D.: Mutual appreciation — they constantly affirm, support and express their gratitude to each other. Commitment — they are dedicated to each family member's welfare and happiness. Communication — they have developed the ability to communicatewith each other and they share their thoughts and feelings. SHWICH PIZZA -STYLE I (3'/. -ounce) can herring steaks in tomato sduce 2 Englith muffins, lightly toasted 2 slices low-fat cheese hlack pepper paprika Arrange the fish on the English muffins. Cat each slice of cheese into pieces and place • atop fish. Sprinkle with black pepper and paprika. ' Place under broiler.just until cheese melts. Makes two servings, over. 225. mg calcium each. Moo together -- they choose to spend.a lot of time working, playing and sharing together. Spiritual wellness -= they share the same basic values, believe that life is good and have a sense of purpose to their lives. Coping ability — when crises arise, they work together and use them as opportunities for growth. You can learn to enrich your marriage: Work at the marriage. It is a lifelong task, and you must work together for mutual growth and change. Communicate. Be open to each other about your feeli gs, thoughts, hopes and fears sd that you can coordinate your lives for genuine sharing. Let your fights be creative. Disagreements are inevitable, but if you can share and understand your angers, you can learn what each other needs, and how each of you can contribute to the relationship. (Physician & Patient, May 1985) CLOVE CIGARETTES BAD FOR HEALTH Inhaling clove cigarette smoke may produce severe lung injury in susceptible persons. Clove cigarettes are imported into the United States from . Indonesia and have increased these additives has .not been Sale Sale World Wide Water Beds Mfg. 5 pc. solid pine 69099 Book Case 99.99 4 poster 139.99 452-3730 211 Ashland Ave. London, Ont. .>a from 1Z million in 1980 to 150 million 1984. They average twice as much tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide as American all -tobacco cigarettes. Cloves are only one of hundreds of ingredients currently being added to cigarettes to affect the flavor, aroma and burning quality, but the safety of all of determined. Possible symptoms associated with smoking clove cigarettes are asthma attacks, difficulty breathing, chronic cough, nosebleeds, spitting up blood ' from the lungs, spasms of the bronchial tubes, fever, infection, nausea and vomiting. (Moribidity and Mortality Weekly Report, U.S; Public Health Service, May 31, 1985) ist KITCHEN CENTRE Dealers of RICHMOND— ARVA Kitchen at Bathroom New Installations and Complete Renovations * Selected models en sale till end of September Call for appointment to see our Design Consultants 438-5916 • • • • • • • • • • • 11 • • • • • • • • • • ••' • • • • • • Th.e PerforrningArts e PROGRAMME: DIVERTIMENTO NO. 15 119561 IN PARADISUM 119831 C'ARMINA RURANA Under the artistic direction of Brian Macdonald, Fernand Nault and other Thursday, Oct. 17 at 8:30 pm in Alumni Hall international choreographer's, the Company continues to win international acclaim. SECTIONS A B $18 16 — Reg. 15 13 — Stu./Sr. CAB CALLOWAY'S COTTON CLUB REVISITED' A Musical Revue One of the Cotton Club's brightest luminaries, a'true jazz giant brings his legendary style to the Cotton Club. SECTIONS A 13 820 18 — Reg. 17 15' — Stu./Sr. /Alumni Saturday, October 5 at 8 pm in London's Centennial Hall All seats reserved. Tickets on sale now at campus box offices: Talbot Theatre box office in Talbot College and Central box office in UCC Bldg. Also downtown at Orchestra London and Sam the Record Man or. call 6794391 and charge it. • • • • • • • 11 • s • • • • • • •• • • • • 0 • • • • •`• •