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The Dangers of Alcohol Consumption during Pregnancy A recent study conducted in Denmark found that moderate alcohol consumption during pregnancy resulted in no adverse effects on a child; however, there is controversy about these results. For a pregnant woman, the decision of drinking alcohol can impact the well-being of her unborn child as well as
If You’re Lucky Drunk Driving Will Land You in Rehab Summertime is upon us! It’s time to kick back and relax with barbeques, the beach, friends and family. However, for some, enjoying a cold beer or two or three can lead to disaster. Drunk drivers beware! Police will be working double time to ensure our
Introduction of Alcohol at Starbucks Poses a Threat to Alcoholics At one Illinois Starbucks alcohol is sold alongside their ever popular coffee. However, as “cool” of a marketing plan that Starbucks thinks this is, the selling of alcohol in these coffee shops may cause problems for many alcoholics. Alcoholics will no longer need to visit
How to Quiet the Cravings from Substance Abuse Cravings A craving is a persistent and powerful desire to use substances. Cravings, which are physical and emotional in nature, naturally occur after substance use stops. Cravings can last anywhere from 3-5 minutes; however, if you focus on the craving, it will last longer. The uncontrollable thinking
Genocide of a Culture through Crystal Meth The Hoopa tribe of Indians is located on the 90,000 acre reservation nestled in a beautiful forested valley by the Trinity River; however, these majestic surroundings are the backdrop for a devastating story that is unfolding. In 2006, the Bureau of Indian Affairs reported that American Indians had
Can’t Fix Everything! The 5 Truths for Parents of Drug Addicts As parents, you want to believe that your child has their life together and that they are happy, healthy and successful. Unfortunately, this is not the case when drugs are involved in their lives. This is hard to accept, especially as a parent; but
Drinking Your Blues Away Rates of depression are higher among those who suffer from alcoholism. One article by Dr. L Sher from the Division of Neuroscience in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University cited in QJM: an International Magazine of Medicine stated of those suffering from major depressive disorder, “32.5% met the criteria for
Is Willpower Enough? I came across an article that asked: Are you drinking too much? After reading the article, I read the comments left by the readers. There was one post that stood out from this particular article. The post said, “I’m sitting here with a drink in my hand reading your post. I wrote
What Type of Drinker Are You? Not all drinkers are created equal. People drink for several reasons: To socialize, to celebrate, to relax or to get drunk. Styles of drinking vary just like drinks. Some people drink conservatively while others drink to the verge of alcohol poisoning. Even if you don’t feel that you have
Labor Day Weekend Crackdown Labor Day weekend is the last hurrah of the summer. It’s the last chance to have a nice beach day shared with friends and family before the leaves start changing and it starts getting cooler. Many of us will enjoy good food and wash it down with a cold beer, but
