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…
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…
It can be challenging to understand chemical dependency. You might hear people talk about it interchangeably with substance abuse and addiction. Learning what each term means can help you tell the difference. Defining the Terms The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) offers guidelines for understanding and diagnosing substance use disorder and chemical…
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…
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…