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How Can We Help? – Carefrontations
May 21, 2013
Learn how Carefrontations can help you change your loved one's life for the better. … [Read more...]
How to Find the Right AA Meeting For You
May 9, 2013
Making the decision to seek additional treatment for alcoholism is extremely noble, as many individuals struggling with this type of addiction problem often avoid treatment at all costs. However, going to AA meetings can help you stay connected to … [Read more...]
How Does Shame and Guilt Play a Role in Addiction?
May 8, 2013
In many cases, shame and guilt play a major role in both addiction development and the continuation of a substance abuse problem. Both of these emotions are highly dangerous, especially if they are not talked through and properly processed. Keeping … [Read more...]
Binge Drinking on the Rise in Colleges Across the Nation
May 7, 2013
According to a 2011 Monitoring the Future Study, 36% of college students nationwide reported binge drinking, which is defined as men who consume five or more drinks in a row and women who consume four or more drinks in a row within a two hour period … [Read more...]
Long Term Effects of Drinking
May 6, 2013
Long-term use of alcohol can cause profound effects on the body, mind and personality. In addition, chronic alcohol use can cause broken families, devastated finances and can even lead to death. Though women are less apt to be chronic drinkers, they … [Read more...]
How Accurate Are Home Drug Tests?
May 3, 2013
If you’re considering giving your son or daughter a home drug test purchased over-the-counter, you may be wondering how accurate and effective these tests really are. You may be worried that an inaccurate result could do more harm than good if it … [Read more...]
How Does AA Help?
May 2, 2013
Getting help for alcoholism is extremely important, as continuing to abuse alcohol can be greatly detrimental to both your physical and psychological wellbeing. For most alcoholics looking to recover from their addiction, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is … [Read more...]
Binge Drinking in College Increases Risk of Heart Disease
May 1, 2013
Many, if not most college, students engage in binge drinking with friends at some point during their college careers. The American College of Cardiology defines a binge drinking episode as having five drinks in two hours for men or four drinks in … [Read more...]
Abuse of Prescription Drugs Among Teens Climbing
April 29, 2013
Despite increasing awareness of prescription drug abuse among teens, data from The Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS) found that one in four teens has misused or abused a prescription drug in their lifetime, as reported on … [Read more...]
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