In April, a variety of public service announcements will educate the public on problem drinking. Alcohol Awareness Month kicks off with a no-drink weekend. Will this be the year that you take the challenge? Most importantly, do you think you can pass it? Alcohol Awareness Month Educates and Challenges For some, April will be an…
If you have a loved one who is facing a serious addiction, you may have wondered how to stage an intervention. The material developed below will help you understand what an intervention is supposed to accomplish. It will also lay out some helpful tips for launching your own intervention on behalf of someone you love.…
December is a month full of celebrations. Because of all the holiday festivities, and the alcohol abuse that can take place, it’s the perfect time to celebrate National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that alcohol is a factor in 29 car accident deaths per day. Take time to…
The holiday season is approaching fast, and it kicks off with Thanksgiving. Around this time of year, it’s common for people to want to drink and have a good time. If you’re in recovery from substance abuse, being at parties can put you in hard situations. Here are a few tips that you can use…
If any holiday or special occasion used to equal drinking or using, it can be hard dealing with these times when you’re in recovery. However, having a sober Halloween may not be as hard as you think. You can still have fun without including drugs and alcohol during the celebration. Embracing Sobriety for All Occasions…
According to research, more than half of teenagers try alcohol, and girls and boys are equally likely to experiment. This problem is serious because underage drinking has obvious and not-so-obvious risks. Because of that, it’s important for teens to learn about the dangers. Impaired Development Adolescence is an important period in people’s lives for physical…
If you’ve been abusing a mind-altering substance for long, it’s possible you’ve developed a psychological dependence. This dependence means your brain believes it needs the effects of the element to feel and perform normally. Ending long-term abuse won’t be easy, but it’s possible if you’re willing to seek professional help. A quality rehab program that…
Alcohol is the quintessential legal drug. You buy it at the grocery store and the place where you pump your gas. However, this substance also has a dark side and routinely destroys the lives of many of its users. In fact, you may have recently suffered the symptoms of alcohol poisoning yourself. Who Experiences the…
The Community Epidemiology Work Group reports that over 25 percent of 2013 drug program admissions in Texas were for alcohol. Like asthma and diabetes, addiction isn’t curable but is manageable. Treating Houston alcoholism is how people can learn to manage the disease for long-term recovery. What Treating Houston Alcoholism Entails The specific treatments that people…
Alcohol abuse and addiction are problems around the globe. Wherever alcohol is available, some people are struggling because of it. San Antonio, Texas, is no exception to the rule. Take a look at these San Antonio alcohol abuse statistics to get a realistic view of the problem. 50% of Local Car Accidents Involve Alcohol Every…