Michael Fitzpatrick

Principles Over PersonalityA gripping exploration of the history of the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and their relevance and applicability today.Today, almost everywhere you turn, celebrity misadventures with alcohol and drug use, overdoses, and relapses are splashed across the headlines. Popular starlets are "e;doing time"e;...

The Family Groups' Beginnings in the Pioneers' Own WordsTo celebrate the 60th anniversary of Al-Anon, Hazelden proudly presents this engaging multimedia retrospective of the Fellowship that has brought the miracle of recovery to countless family members and loved ones of alcoholics and addicts.With its roots in the early days of...

A Damaging DelusionAutism: disease, disorder or difference? What causes autism - genes or environment? Can biomedical treatments cure autism, and are they safe?An increased public awareness of autism has resulted in a rising trend of diagnoses, creating the impression of an 'epidemic'. Many parents of children newly diagnosed with autism...

What Parents Need to KnowThe MMR controversy has been characterized by two one-sided discourses. In the medical world, the weight of opinion is overwhelmingly in favour of MMR. In the public world, the anti-MMR campaign has a much greater influence, centred on the fears of parents that the triple vaccine may cause autism in their children. Both...

What Parents Need to KnowThe MMR controversy has been characterized by two one-sided discourses. In the medical world, the weight of opinion is overwhelmingly in favour of MMR. In the public world, the anti-MMR campaign has a much greater influence, centred on the fears of parents that the triple vaccine may cause autism in their children. Both...

Current Essentials: Orthopedics -- the ultimate at-a-glance bedside guide!  Nutshell information on the diagnosis and treatment of the 200 most common orthopedic diseases and disorders One disorder per page, with bulleted lists for easy access Covers all relevant procedures, from adult reconstructive surgery to foot and...