Alcohol Abuse in Women and the Risk of Breast Cancer

Alcohol Abuse in Women and the Risk of Breast Cancer Women metabolize alcohol differently than men. The health risks of dependence and alcohol abuse in women occurs faster than in men and in many cases is more devastating.  According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: The damage to a woman’s health due

Marijuana and its Impact Upon Driving

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

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

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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 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