Alcohol is the most widely abused addictive drug, not only in the United States, but also across the entire globe. So for the past 28 years, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) has designated April as Alcohol Awareness Month. Each year the campaign focuses on a new theme in an effort raise […]
The winds of change have pushed the treatment of alcoholism a few steps forward. Last month the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled that drugs used in the treatment of alcohol use disorder can be approved if they’re shown to reduce a patient’s drinking rather than resulting in complete abstinence. Physicians will now be able […]
Vitamin B1 is an essential B Complex vitamin that helps the body convert sugar into energy. Also known as Thiamine, it is an important ingredient for a healthy nervous system and proper brain functioning. Thiamine can be found in pork, grain cereals, flour, rice and some types of beans. While insufficient levels aren’t common among […]
Americans love to drink. The pastime is so pervasive it crosses cultural boundaries. Women and men, old and young alike, consume alcohol at sporting events, at parties, at quiet dinners, or even at work functions. Whether the setting is formal or informal, alcohol is likely to be available, and all too often, there is a […]
The truth is drinking too much alcohol can happen to anyone. More often than not, the person was planning to have just “a couple of drinks”, and things got out of hand. To try and help you get over the effects of a bout of drinking too much, understand it from your body’s perspective. Alcohol […]
Merry, Berry, Bright, & Sober With the holidays just around the corner, many who have taken the path of sobriety are anxiously worrying about how they will refuse temptations and continue saying no. Whether you have chosen to be sober as a personal choice or for health reasons, there are a variety of strategies one […]
A new study, entitled the “Nurse’s Health Study” has correlated a heightened risk for breast cancer in women who regularly consume alcohol. In an observational, longitudinal (1980 to 2008) study involving 105,000 women, nearly 7700 cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in women who reported consuming three to six alcoholic drinks every week. However, […]
With the holiday season just around the corner, many alcoholics are fearful for what can seem like the least joyous time of the year. The common saying, “Eat, drink, and be merry” seems to keep everyone’s spirits lifted, but knowing how much you have accomplished in the past year in conquering your addiction can leave […]
As debate continues to stir regarding the recent passing of Proposition 47, it has come into question how this will affect the world of treating addiction. Also known as the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, many Californians are displeased with the passing of this proposition. However, as the war on drugs experiences a significant blow, […]
Is sharing a few drinks while pregnant with family and friends on a special occasion okay? ” There is no known safe amount of alcohol or safe time to drink while pregnant.” – Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. Dr Tara Allmen, ObGyn, suggests avoiding alcohol during pregnancy. There are numerous studies that have determined […]
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