AnnaLisa

This is neither a case which hinges on gun crontrol or on racial profiling. I've followed this case from February 26, 2012 until today, and have listened to the audio interviews with Det's Singleton and Serino, watched all three bond hearings and belong to a group who is diligent in their research. George Zimmerman's bond was revoked at the 2nd hearing because he blatantly and deliberately lied to the court about his finances. GZ by his own admission patroled his neighborhood 3-4 hours per night, when Twin Lakes Retreat, where he lived had but only three streets. He was close to a point of being dismissed from Seminole College due to low grades. His employment history is sporadic with his parents paying his monthly rent at TLR. GZ as a member of Neighborhood Watch was well informed as to his position, Wendy Dorival, Sanford PD, instructed him as such. His responsiblity, just as those of any other US citizen was to, "observe and report," only. Once he left his truck, he was in pursuit. One of the key elements of this case is Zimmerman offering up 6 interviews continually contradicting previous statements. Example: Det Serino: Were you following him? GZ: Yes. Det Serino: Were you following him? GZ: No Det Serino: Were you following him? GZ: We were going in the same direction. Det Serino: Were you following him? GZ: We were in the same area. For those interested I'd suggest watching GZ's reenactment video with LE, where he describes he shot Trayvon was 47 feet from where the body was found. And as to his injuries, more than a possiblity he slipped on wet grass and hit his head on one of the metal signs at TLR. Important note, "No DNA found of George Zimmerman on Trayvon Martin's hands." Not only a schmuck, but one who suffers from mental illness, and whose family supports him in his dysfunction.

Congratulations Michael ... Pleased to see your site continues to grow. I am a frequent visitor, have enjoyed the variety of posts and contributions. AnnaLisa

It will be an interesting process regardless of the results. It was my understanding Agialaro has the rights to produce the film, (series) through 2010. If production does not begin this year all rights are returned to ARI.

So many good film's mentioned, and many are among my favorites. I enjoy Woody Allen and Coen Bros films ... Vicki Cristina Barcelona Whatever Works Match Point Husbands and Wives A Serious Man Raising Arizona Burn After Reading Something's Gotta Give Matchstick Men You've Got Mail I've also found myself drawn to films that realistically portray the human experience ... Brokeback Mountain Revolutionary Road The Reader Frozen River The Visitor

Michael Thank you for the welcome. The DSM has not used the words, alcoholic or alcoholism since the 1970's. What is used in diagnosis, is, "use, abuse, or dependence." There are many causative factor's that increase the possibility of substance abuse and to name a few, PTSD, childhood trauma, ADD, and depression. As to the biological component there are three drugs I know of which are being used to help with cravings, or re-setting the brain chemistry, as one MD I know states, those being Campral, Topomax and Naltrexone. Naltrexone is more frequently prescribed with good results. And there are those who need physical detox in a rehab setting, due to the body having reached a point it can no longer function without the drug/alcohol. It's been a few years since I've read any studies on dopamine, but do remember reading the use of drugs/alcohol might well have been the brain's attempt to normalize dopamine in the brain. I too am an advocate of finding the best approach to fit the individual. My experiences with LifeRing, Women for Sobriety, SOS for Women, Harm Reduction and Moderation Management have all been good. As for the disease model, sigh, this was created to sell rehabs, who are a 14B per year industry. They are a powerful group of lobbyists in DC. When I stopped smoking I used simple positive reinforcement. I gave myself the gift of scuba diving, and with alcohol I simply stopped. However, I did find I needed therapy for understanding, processing, and behavioral change, (what was driving me at the feeling level). Any new threads on the topic will peak my interest AnnaLisa

This is my first post to the group. I actually view the site occasionally and tonight I stopped by to see if there were any comments on the film Atlas Shrugged. I became quickly distracted when I noticed SMART Recovery mentioned. The therapeutic model for recovery is bio/psycho/social, and a good therapist and/or addiction specialist is able to determine, often quickly what the causative factor's are. I've attended SMART Meetings, worked indirectly with Thomas Horvath, (director of SMART, San Diego), and found them satisfactory. Moderators are trained and oftentimes, the groups are therapist conducted. A number of other groups are doing well in either peer support, face to face or online. Women for Sobriety, started by Jean Kirkpatrick PhD, sociologist, SOS, (Secular Organization Society), for Women, LifeRing, Harm Reduction and Moderation Management. (I'm now off to look for the AS film thread, unless distracted again)