Alcohol: A Big “No-No” For Those with Diabetes
Alcohol is a toxin, so it stands to reason that those who attempt to manage a chronic medical ailment will struggle more than the general population if they abuse alcohol regularly.
12-Steps Series, Part II: Alternatives to AA
Thousands of people say that attending meetings and working the steps saved their lives. However, there are just as many people who say that the Christian overtones and “God talk” are off-putting and look to other support groups that provide similar benefits without incorporating religion or spirituality.
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.
Alcohol Kills: National Stats and Facts on Driving Drunk in America, Part I
You know that driving after drinking alcohol is dangerous. But do you know just how dangerous it is?
Fetal Alcohol Exposure: What It is and What It Does
The experts agree that because we cannot know exactly what point in the pregnancy alcohol is damaging and in what amounts or how that changes with the body chemistry of the woman drinking – or even exactly where a woman is in her pregnancy – it is recommended that women avoid alcohol in any amount while they are pregnant.
Dual Diagnosis Issues Among Baby Boomers May Break the System
Every year, there are more seniors banking on America’s Social Security and Medicare system than the year before, a trend that is projected to continue.
Are Infertility Rates Connected to Rates of Alcoholism and Mental Disorders?
Infertility is an emotional rollercoaster for many women who find themselves faced with the inability to conceive a child. A new study conducted in Denmark and presented at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Istanbul is showing the stress from this experience may cause additional mental health concerns.
Amy Winehouse’s Father Talks About Daughter’s Addiction in New Book
Recently deceased pop singer Amy Winehouse’s father has a new book on the shelves, and he’s getting into the details of his daughter’s drug and alcohol abuse as well as her untimely death.