“Ghost bikes” are somber memorials for bicyclists who have died in a crash. Painted all white and chained up near the crash site, they’re often accompanied by a photograph and bio of the victim, as well as flowers and other small remembrances. Sadly, these memorial sightings have become more and more common. Certainly, not all […]
Aging gracefully is sometimes easier said than done. Senior citizens, anyone aged 65 or older, face a number of challenges, from ailing health to the loss of a spouse and close friends. Many seniors suffer from depression that can stem from a lack of mobility or a greater sense of isolation. Now, there is some […]
Addiction is a painful disease, and also a confusing one. Family and friends of an addict wonder why their loved one continues to abuse drugs and alcohol when it’s clear they’re destroying their life. “Why don’t they just stop?” is a question constantly asked. In many cases, the addict is asking themselves the very same […]
In Southern California, as in other states across the country, there’s a teenage house party underway, complete with drinking games, empty bottles of booze and loud music. The big difference with this party, though, is that it’s simulated. “Reality Parties” are a new trend that gives parents a glimpse of what really happens when alcohol […]
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 […]
Even as popular television shows, such as “Mad Men,” romanticize the days of a fully stocked bar in an office nook or closing a business deal over a three martini lunch, most employers these days have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to drinking on the job. However, this doesn’t mean that drug or […]
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 […]
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