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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
Grammy winning singer Adele is best known for her amazing soulful voice and songs. However, her life has not been an easy one as she has experienced heartbreak. In an upcoming biography coming out soon, Adele admits that she had a serious alcohol problem in the past. Her drinking became such a problem that it
A study done in 2000 by the American Journal of Public Health reported that 1 in 4 children are exposed to some type of family alcoholism, alcohol abuse or both. Alcoholism is a family disease infecting all members individually and collectively. Specific roles develop in this family dynamic such as enabler, hero, scapegoat, clown and
In-Room Alcohol Service Recently, Channel 9 News collaborated with local police in Gaithersburg, Maryland to alert parents to another way teenagers are managing to drink illegally during prom and graduation. Adults may or may not be aware that teens are renting hotel rooms after prom and other end-of-year events to celebrate, giving them access to
FX’s new series, Anger Management, premieres later this month. The series stars Charlie Sheen who ironically has been in the news for his own anger management, cocaine abuse and domestic violence issues. A recent New York Times article mentions Sheen’s “history of substance abuse, rehabilitation and relapses” and even quotes the actor himself saying
Rodney King Dies Still Struggling with Addiction Rodney King was an iconic figure in American history. The beating he endured on March 3, 1991 by Los Angeles police, who would later be acquitted, would lead to a chain of events that would affect the people of Los Angeles and the rest of the United States.
Sex Addiction and Substance Abuse Newsweek reported that there are 9 million sex addicts in the United States and at least 40 million Americans log onto 4.2 million pornographic websites daily. The growing speed of sex addiction may be attributed to the easy access to all things explicit found on the internet. The internet is
Sex Addiction or Narcissistic Behavior? Former professional wrestler, Andre Davis, was sentenced to 32 years in prison for having unprotected sex with hundreds of women while never disclosing his HIV diagnosis. Mr. Davis defended himself by stating that his sex addiction was worse than having an alcohol or drug addiction. Sex addiction seemed to be
Pompano Beach Pain Clinic Raid Echoes National Problem Prescription drug abuse has been on the rise in the United States for a number of years. Residents of Pompano Beach, FL were recently reminded that the issue is very close to home when a local pain clinic, or “pill mill”, was busted by Broward Sheriff’s Office
Addictive Thinking Patterns Addiction has a specific thinking style that enables the addict to continue using substances despite negative consequences. The Journal of Neuroscience reported findings that suggested there may be a cognitive difference in people with addictions and that their brains may not fully process long-term consequences. Researchers also indicated that alcoholics and addicts
