Think Before You Drink
Think Before You Drink Even though many of us are aware of the higher rates of alcohol-related traffic fatalities on New Year’s Eve, myths about drinking and driving persist. These myths are related to how quickly alcohol affects the body and how long these effects can last. Scientific studies supported by the National Institute on […]
Suicide and Mental Health
Suicide and Mental Health Suicide is a major public health concern. Estimates indicate that around 38,000 people die by suicide each year in the United States. Knowing what the risk factors are can help reduce the suicide rate. A combination of individual, relational, community and societal factors influence and contribute to the problem of suicide. […]
Deadly Drinking Game on Social Media
Deadly Drinking Game on Social Media A new drinking game is rapidly spreading among young people using popular social media outlets. The fad is thought to have originated in Australia, and then moved to New Zealand, Ireland, Great Britain, France, and the United States. The game called “neknomination” is very dangerous and although players are […]
Alcohol May Stop Bones from Healing
Alcohol May Stop Bones from Healing Binge drinking is defined by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) as more than 5 drinks at a sitting for men and 4 for women. NIAAA also informs us that one in six adults binge drink at least four times per month with eight drinks each […]
Drinking Alcohol Tied to Unhealthy Food Choices
Drinking Alcohol Tied to Unhealthy Food Choices In a joint study between the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), the results concluded that people overall eat more unhealthy foods on the days that they drink alcohol. Food choices changed on […]
7 Subtle Signs That You’ve Got a Problem with Alcohol
7 Subtle Signs That You’ve Got a Problem with Alcohol April is Alcohol Awareness Month. As the month comes to a close, we want to remind our readers that there are signs, often discounted, that a person may have a drinking problem. Problem drinkers generally show several signs together and that is where their friends […]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month The National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence has named April Alcohol Awareness Month. 2013 marks the 27th year that the NCADD has run this program which seeks to increase public awareness and understanding aimed at reducing the stigma that too often prevents individuals and families from seeking help. Myths […]