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…
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…
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…
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…