More than 80% of American adults have consumed at least one alcoholic beverage in the past year, making alcohol one of the most commonly abused psychoactive substances in the United States. Alcohol is a major part of social life, especially at college campuses, night clubs, and sporting events. Alcohol is also commonly present at weddings…
Alcohol use disorder is a common problem for many people in the United States. Alcohol accounts for approximately 88,000 deaths a year making it the third leading preventable cause of death. Not only does alcohol result in premature deaths but it wrecks the body, destroys homes, ruins careers, steals finances, and lowers a person’s self-esteem.…
More than 80% of American adults have consumed alcohol within the past year, demonstrating how socially acceptable alcohol is. But how much wine is too much? Alcohol is a common fixture at weddings, sports events, and concerts, as well as at college campuses and networking events. Although many people are able to limit their alcohol…
If you or a loved one is concerned about your drinking, you may wonder what the difference of social drinking vs alcoholism is. Since alcohol is widely available at many different social events, such as parties, it can be difficult to understand how social drinking vs alcoholism differs. College campuses many times make alcohol a…
Anyone who has a drinking problem, and even those who don’t, have likely heard of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). However, hearing of something and knowing what it is are two different things. For that reason, many people still wonder what is Alcoholics Anonymous. Also, they typically want to know how they can join AA and how…
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…