You can stop the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. You can help your teen heal. Addressing substance use now means avoiding its continued effects. Drug and alcohol use puts teens and young adults at risk for more drug and alcohol use. The Foundation for a Drug-Free World[1] explains, “Young people who begin drinking before … Continue reading Drug and Alcohol Abuse Effects
June 23, 2020
Someone struggling with an alcohol use disorder may have a strong, physical urge to drink which may inform the way certain decisions are made.1 All the things that make a person who she is may take a back seat to the need to satisfy the alcohol craving, and that includes honesty. Spouses, family, friends, faith, … Continue reading Why Do Alcoholics Lie?
May 23, 2019
On This Page: The Consequences Are Real How to Spot the Signs of Alcohol Poisoning Seeking Medical Attention Safety and Spring Break It’s no secret that college students drink — often under age and in large quantities. College introduces many young people to alcohol, and because their brains are still developing, they tend to overdo … Continue reading Alcohol Poisoning: When One Drink Turns to Too Many
March 5, 2018
On This Page: Social and Cognitive Neuroscience Explain the 12-Step Method Positive Psychology as the Gateway for Spiritual Renewal Sponsorship and the Process of Mirroring The Neurological Effects of Storytelling When it comes to the current conceptualization of addiction, most would subscribe to the compelling disease model, which decidedly states that addiction is a chronic, … Continue reading Are There Scientific Processes Underlying the 12-Step Recovery Method?
December 29, 2015
Blaire Sharpe and Phillip L. Woods know all too well about the pain that comes with growing up in an alcoholic home. But both have overcome that pain to create successful lives and enjoy the kind of peace they never had as children. In her new book, “Not Really Gone,” Sharpe (a pen name) describes … Continue reading Children of Alcoholics Discuss Life ‘in a War Zone’
September 23, 2015
On This Page: Want a Drink? There’s an App for That Avoiding the Stigma Recognizing Alcohol Use Disorder You can order a pizza or get someone to drop off groceries. You can receive flowers and find books, toys and clothes in your mailbox. You can get almost anything delivered to your door. Alcohol is no … Continue reading Is Alcohol Delivery Contributing to the Growth of an Alcohol Abuse Problem?
July 16, 2015
Americans drink a lot of alcohol. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism[1] found, “Per capita consumption of ethanol from all alcoholic beverages combined in 2013 was 2.34 gallons.” This doesn’t mean every person drinks the same amount. Some individuals choose not to drink any alcohol. Others struggle with alcohol abuse issues and drink … Continue reading Top 10 Hardest Drinking States in the Country
July 23, 2014
For social drinkers who will be trying to keep an eye on how much they drink during the holiday season, the solution could be as simple as the type of glass they use. A recent study shows that people will pour less wine into a straight glass than they would pour into a wider glass. … Continue reading Happy New Year! Wine Glass Shape May Affect How Much You Drink, Says New Study
January 1, 2014
We’d all like to leave our jobs behind, out of sight and out of mind, at the end of the day. However our jobs have more hold and influence over us than we expect. Where you work has an impact on how you think and act–or maybe how you think and act affects the job … Continue reading High Rates of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Reported in Restaurant Industry
June 7, 2013
If your tastes tend toward the spicier end of the palate when you’re looking at a menu and you enjoy the sensations associated with eating foods flavored with hot sauce and other fiery condiments, you may be at an increased risk for developing a problem with alcohol, according to a new study. Why? Researchers say … Continue reading Spicy Food Cravings Linked to Increased Risk of Alcohol Abuse
April 30, 2013
