Category: Alcohol Abuse
Social Network Provides Important Key to Successful Alcoholism Recovery
May 11, 2012
Friends can be the greatest help when it comes to recovery but they can also be the worst influences in life, depending on the situation. In the rehab world, this has been understood for many years; individuals undergoing treatment are encouraged to no longer spend [...]
Is Alcoholism an All-or-Nothing Proposition?
May 4, 2012
Until recently, alcoholism was viewed by most of society as a black or white subject with no grey area. Most believe that either someone is an alcoholic or they are not. However, many psychologists are starting to view the problem a little differently now. They [...]
Is Alcoholism Really a Disease? Some Researchers Say ‘No’
April 27, 2012
Until the past couple of decades, alcoholism was considered an issue of willpower – or a lack thereof. Currently, it is viewed as a disease, one that can be healed with treatment. This shift in perspective allowed the world at large to stop viewing addicts [...]
The Army Continues to Postpone Confidential Alcohol Treatment for Soldiers
April 15, 2012
The US Army made a bold move in 2009 when they started a pilot program to anonymously treat soldiers with alcohol abuse problems. The program started across three bases in Alaska, Hawaii and Washington States and then a year later, in 2010, expanded its services [...]
Binge Drinking Comes With a High Price for All Americans
April 9, 2012
According to the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) most recent estimates, alcohol consumption costs Americans nearly $225 billion a year, with 75 percent of this number due to binge drinking. Binge drinking is defined for women as four or more alcoholic beverages in one sitting, [...]
Red Sox Starting Pitchers Allowed to Drink in the Clubhouse Last Season
March 29, 2012
It seems many professional athletes make the news because they know how to work hard and play even harder. Unfortunately, oftentimes the “playing” involves drinking excessive amounts of alcohol or doing drugs. Since we hear about the over-the-top habits in the news quite frequently, many [...]
Survey of US Surgeons Shows Burnout Leads to Alcohol Abuse
March 21, 2012
When someone is preparing to go under the knife, they may worry about the pain they will experience when they wake up or that something may go wrong during the surgery, but there are probably few people who give a thought as to whether or [...]
Is There a Link Between the Number of Neighborhood Bars and the Rate of Domestic Violence?
March 10, 2012
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, there’s a new study out that says the number of bars in a neighborhood may be linked to the number of emergency room visits caused by domestic violence. The study published in the journal Alcoholism: [...]
Working While Under the Influence: Vanna and Pat Used to Do It
February 17, 2012
Yes, Pat Sajak recently confessed that he and Vanna White used to do their jobs on the Wheel of Fortune after drinking heavily, according to Us Magazine. Said Sajak: “Vanna and I would go across and have two or three or six and then come [...]
Don’t Let Your Loved One Hit Rock Bottom
February 15, 2012
You’ve likely heard that addicts need to hit rock bottom before they can benefit from drug rehab. This used to be the school of thought, but now, experts are changing their tune. Why? Because prescription drug addiction has moved in, bringing with it a new [...]
