6 Ways to Stop Drug Addiction Before it Begins
Author: Shernide Delva Millions of people are affected by substance abuse but there are ways you can take control of your life before a drug addiction develops. Certain strategies can help you avoid you becoming one of the millions who struggle with drug addiction every year. Utilize these 6 steps to improve your life and avoid . . . . Continue Reading
Kim Richards of RHOBH is in Rehab Again
Kim Richards, of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fame, is back in rehab, this not being her first time in treatment for her alcohol addiction. It seems Richards finally arrived at the decision to get help again after being confronted during an interview with Dr. Phil as well as a recent arrest for public . . . . Continue Reading
Can Drunken Driving Become A Thing of the Past?
(This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model) If every new car made in the United States had a built-in blood Breathalyzer-like device, preventing intoxicated drivers from driving, how many lives could be saved, injuries prevented, and injury-related health costs cut? The answer, according to . . . . Continue Reading
How to Quit Drinking: Everything You Need to Know
If you feel like your drinking has gotten a little out of hand and you want to cut back, there are a few things you can do to achieve this. For whatever your reasons, maybe it’s health concerns, maybe you’re worried about how your drinking is affecting your appearance, or it’s interfering with your relationships . . . . Continue Reading
What NOT to Say to an Alcoholic
It’s true, alcoholism is a disease that affects everyone around the alcoholic – not just the alcoholic, herself; that’s why it’s referred to as a ‘family disease.’ And, as such, the loved ones of the person who drinks – those affected – feel it’s their place to say something about it by confronting the alcoholic . . . . Continue Reading
Drug Rehab for Women in Hunterdon County NJ
Drug Rehab for Women: Research May Show Benefits Research has shown that, women tend to fare better than men in treatment. Although there is limited research on gender-specific treatment programs, what has been found suggests that women-specific treatment is can be more effective than mixed-gender treatment. That’s why drug rehab for women in Hunterdon County . . . . Continue Reading
Binge Drinking, Rape, and Assault: It’s a Feminist Issue
One girl is asking an obvious – and often overlooked – question: why isn’t getting ridiculously drunk an issue that is discussed with the kind of severity reserved for other feminist debates like equal pay for the same work and better healthcare for female-specific ailments? Her name is Kate Torgovnick and she writes at The . . . . Continue Reading
Alcohol Use in Pregnancy: Lots of Risks, Little Reward
What do we know about alcohol use during pregnancy? It’s not good for the baby. Risks range from low birth weight to pre-term delivery to developmental and cognitive disabilities for your unborn child.
Alcohol Kills: National Stats and Facts on Driving Drunk in America, Part III
Almost nothing is more risky than getting behind the wheel while intoxicated – and almost no other action under the influence is so often deadly to those around you.
Alcohol Kills: National Stats and Facts on Driving Drunk in America, Part II
In this post, we’ll look at drunk driving accidents. Who’s doing the driving? How much are they drinking? When are the accidents most likely to occur? Take a look.