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The latest issue involving the National Football League isn’t about a player being arrested for drunk driving (right now), but about a player with a troubled past trying to do the right thing and getting fined for it. During last Thursday’s game, Brandon Marshall of the Chicago Bears chose to wear green shoes to
The first time I heard about the 12 Steps was the first time I went to treatment. I saw them on the board and remember thinking, “what is this all about?” Further into my treatment the steps were explained to me, but I never fully grasped the first step. I had my spiritual experience and could
Drugs claim the lives of husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, daughters and sons. The Philadelphia Eagles are mourning the loss of a family member too. Eagles coach Andy Reid lost his 29 year old son, Garrett Reid, to drugs. Although he wasn’t on the roster, he helped out the team as an unofficial strength coach and
Your body language may be able to predict if you will relapse on alcohol, according to a study by researchers from the University of British Columbia. The leading variable? Shame.The study interviewed newly sober alcoholics twice. At the first interview, they were asked about when they drank and felt bad about it, while being recorded.
April is the NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) Alcohol Awareness Month. To increase public awareness and to diminish the stigma of alcoholism, the NCADD has chosen the theme of Healthy Choices, Healthy Communities: Prevent Underage Drinking. According to NCADD, more than 18 million Americans suffer from alcohol use disorders. Beyond that single
You’ve worked hard to get where you are in your professional life. After years of school and paying your dues in your field, you have made a name for yourself and continue to climb the ladder. It’s a difficult road to get where you are, but if you are juggling addiction and mental health issues,
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) confirmed its opinion that marijuana should not be used for medical purposes. They believe that currently there isn’t sufficient evidence that it is beneficial to use medical marijuana. In addition, the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) also issued a statement saying that they are
Electronic cigarettes are growing in popularity, and about 1 in 5 American smokers has tried them, according to a new study. The battery-operated devices are filled with liquid nicotine, flavors and other chemicals, and produce vapor but not the tobacco and tar of regular cigarettes. They have been marketed as a way to quit smoking,
We are used to seeing and hearing about the antics of the youngest Sheen son, Charlie. But recently, Martin Sheen, the father of Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen, reminded the world of the light at the end of the addiction tunnel: Recovery. Martin celebrated his sobriety by being a guest at an addiction treatment center
Alcohol abuse can cause an alcoholic many problems in their life. The addiction can ruin relationships, tear families apart and destroy careers. Losing your job over addiction can be detrimental as bills start to pile up for the addict. For Grammy award winning singer D’Angelo and former NBA star Dennis Rodman, alcohol addiction destroyed
