September 3, 2010 – Sherry Gaba – Beliefnet – New York, NY, US
It was a quite a shock for audiences to hear that the actor, Michael Douglas, has Stage IV throat cancer. What was even more alarming was to learn that it most likely was caused by drinking alcohol and smoking. At least three quarters of people who have mouth or throat cancer consume alcohol frequently. Statistics also report that people who drink alcohol often are 6 times more likely to develop mouth or throat cancer. In addition, people who both drink alcohol and smoke even have a higher risk than people who only use tobacco alone.
We are so bombarded with stories of young starlets like Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton getting arrested or going to jail due to some sort of substance abuse issue, it is shocking when a story hits the air waves related to an actor who is dealing with the health consequences of substance abuse rather than just the legal issues.
Sherry Gaba, LCSW, is a Psychotherapist and Life Coach and Recovery Coach specializing in addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and helping her clients find their life purpose. She is the author of “The Law of Sobriety: Attracting Positive Energy for a Powerful Recovery.” She is a sought after speaker, and frequent contributor to anthologies, blogs, and newsletters.
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