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.
The most commonly mined conflict minerals are cassiterite (for tin), wolframite (for tungsten), coltan (for tantalum), and gold ore, which are extracted from the Eastern Congo, and passed through a variety of intermediaries before being purchased by multinational electronics companies.ther conflict minerals being illicitly exported from the Congo include cobalt, tungsten, cassiterite, and coltan (which provides the tantalum for mobile phones, and is also said to be directly sustaining the conflict).