With millions of Americans impacted by addiction, substance abuse issues have become more visible in the United States. With as many as half of all people struggling with addiction also have a mental health disorder, many people end up addicted to drugs or alcohol because they are using substances to self medicate. But what is…
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…
For many young people, going to college can be a liberating experience that offers the first taste of adulthood. With it comes new friends, alternative ideas and, for many, drinking and recreational drug use. While partying in moderation is a rite of passage that most people move beyond relatively unscathed, binge drinking in college can…
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…