Marijuana and its Impact Upon Driving The data surrounding marijuana and its harmful or non harmful impact upon people continues to be confusing. News of the latest studies is mystifying. Recently, two new reports about marijuana and driving were released, leaving readers scratching their head in confusion. In a “ground breaking new study” reviewed in
Drinking While Pregnant: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Drinking While Pregnant: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders There have been plenty of mixed messages over the years about drinking a glass of wine while pregnant. However, in 2005 the United States Surgeon General issued a warning that women should not drink any amount of alcohol while pregnant. Unfortunately, the disease of alcoholism does not stop
Holiday Happiness or Holiday Horrors
Holiday Happiness or Holiday Horrors The holidays for most people have become a time of increased stress, worry about finances and buying gifts, overeating, difficult family scenes, excessive partying, or drunken embarrassing business parties. The holidays can also be a time of joyful celebration, of reunion, and of giving thanks. The choices we make will
An Explanation of Hypnotherapy
An Explanation of Hypnotherapy Many people have a general misconception about hypnosis. They tend to think of the high energy stage performer who jokes around and makes people quack like ducks. While hypnosis is often used as a form of entertainment at corporate events, night clubs and on cruise ships, true clinical hypnotherapy is a
Study illustrates the relationship of binge drinking and sexual assaults
Study illustrates the relationship of binge drinking and sexual assaults A 2011 study led by the University of Buffalo examined the drinking patterns of 437 female college freshmen. While the results are not surprising, they continue to be disturbing. Even young women who never drank in high school engaged in binge drinking in their first
Shame, Secrets and Sex Addiction
Shame, Secrets and Sex Addiction The movie Shame seems to be raising a lot of social recognition of sex addiction. This movie is filmed with an artistic perspective and depicts a man who has compulsive sex and a lack of emotional involvement in all relationships, including his family. The viewer gets the feeling that the
Drug Detox: A Two Part Process
Drug Detox: A Two Part Process Drug detox is the first step in the process of recovery. When addicted, the addict’s body has been saturated with toxins from prolonged drug use. The body adjusts to functioning with a certain level of drugs in its system, and without those drugs it will become sick. When the
Alcohol Health Risks or Benefits?
Alcohol Health Risks or Benefits? You read about a study that indicates alcohol has serious health consequences, even when consumed in moderation. Then, you hear about a study that indicates that a drink can help reduce your risk of a heart attack. What are you to think? A recent article in the Harvard Medical School
Women and Alcoholism
Women and Alcoholism Alcoholic women face many conflicts in personal relationships, careers, identity roles and health issues. Underlying issues such as anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress are common reasons why women abuse alcohol. Oftentimes there is a history of abuse, violence and/or neglect from their past and that may continue in the present. Due
DUIs and Serious Consequences of Alcoholic or Binge Drinking
DUIs and Serious Consequences of Alcoholic or Binge Drinking Alcoholic or Binge Drinking There was a time, not long ago, when one would drink too much get in his or her car and drive without serious consequences. Over the last few decades, perhaps due to the powerful voices of organizations such as Mothers against Drunk
