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Little Eyes Are Watching You You may think that your drinking doesn’t affect anyone. Or, if you do realize your drinking affects others, you may not care. Alcoholism makes you selfish, self-centered and all you can think about is getting the next drink. However, as you drink alcohol and pass out in your living room,
Do You Have a Drug Addicted Parent? You started using meth at age 9 when your dad shot you up for the first time. It’s an awful depiction of drug addiction and the family, but not that far from the truth. Drugs will cause you to think and behave in ways that go against your
When Is Alcohol Rehab the Solution? In the morning you drink to avoid the shakes. In the afternoon you drink because of stress and frustration. In the evening you drink because it helps you sleep. Sound familiar? What Does an Alcoholic Look Like? You may have an image of an alcoholic as a low life,
The Vicious Cycle of Alcohol Abuse, Infertility and Mental Illness Drinking alcohol can cause women to suffer many devastating consequences. Danish researchers recently showed that alcohol consumption can cause infertility in women. There was a greater risk of being hospitalized for alcoholism among women who were not able to conceive. Even worse, these women have
Do Your Co-Workers Know Your Secret? The Secret: Alcohol Abuse at Work Recovery Connection’s video shows you that alcoholism does not require a set time and place. Alcoholics need to maintain a certain blood alcohol level or else they can get violently sick. This means that your body will crave alcohol from when you wake
New Android and iPhone App “Drinking Mirror” Imagine if you could see the future effects of alcohol on your face right now! Well the Scottish government created a campaign to promote women’s health and it is in the form of a smartphone app from the Drink Smarter website. This app allows you to upload a
Online Help Guide to Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction Every year, thousands of people across the United States die from overdosing on prescription drugs. This happens when people use prescription medications wrongly and intentionally. Just as with illegal drugs, many legitimate medications can cause adverse effects and addiction. This guide will help introduce the issue
Underage Drinking Statistics and Resources to Prevent Addiction Every year, thousands of American teens and even children are rushed to hospital for alcohol-related reasons. Although there are plenty of public programs and laws that aim to end underage drinking, the practice still continues. It is equally important for parents and teachers to educate minors about
Alcohol Awareness Month Celebrates Rehab as the Answer The month of April is more than just rain showers. April is also known as Alcohol Awareness Month. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) created it to raise awareness about alcohol and the negative consequences from drinking too much. Its goal is to educate
Binge Drinking in Military Families Imagine you’re a parent deployed on active military duty. You’re already thinking about your family back at home, especially the children. Are they doing well in school? Are they eating nutritious food? Are they doing drugs and binge drinking? Wait, what? Doing drugs and binge drinking? In a 2010 study,
