The disease model of alcoholism[1-4] and the folk wisdom promulgated by the Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA, fellowship[5,6] continue to greatly influence the treatment of alcohol problems in the US.
Borax (sodium tetraborate hexahydrate or sodium borate) is a naturally-occurring mineral composed of sodium, boron, oxygen and water. It has been used as a remedy for over 4000 years.Most commercially-produced borax is mined from deposits produced by the repeated evaporation of seasonal lakes.It is found in large quantities in the Western United States, in Mediterranean countries, Kazakhstan, and the Tibet region of China.n some countries such as Australia, New Zealand and the USA, you can buy borax in the laundry and cleaning section of your supermarket. Brand Names include Boraxo, 20 Mule Team (USA, Mexico), Hovex, Bare Essentials (Australia). Avoid any borax that has added ingredients or scent.
For sodium perborate, see Sodium perborate. Borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate, is an important boron compound, a mineral, and a salt of boric acid. Powdered borax is white, consisting of soft colorless crystals that dissolve easily in water.Borax has a wide variety of uses.It is a component of many detergents, cosmetics, and enamel glazes.orax is used in various household laundry and cleaning products, including the  20 Mule Team Borax  laundry booster and  Boraxo  powdered hand soap. Despite its name, Borateem laundry bleach no longer contains borax or other boron compounds.