Dear Alcohol, This is a difficult letter to write, and I should have written it years ago. I’m as much to blame as you, and I’ve finally decided that we can’t go on like this any longer. You didn’t force yourself on me…I was just as willing to begin our long friendship as you. It […]
UPDATE: As reported by CBS News on March 11, 2015, “On Wednesday, bureau spokesman Tom Hogue told The Associated Press the issues were resolved and that four varieties of Palcohol were approved. But Hogue noted that states can also regulate alcohol sales in their borders.” Below is our original text on the subject from the […]
The chaos of addiction isn’t limited only to addicts and alcoholics. It extends outward to a person’s family and friends, who suffer right alongside their addicted loved one. While addiction is a disease, it’s a unique medical condition that can tear families apart, and often permanently damage or destroy precious relationships, unlike cancer or other […]
One of the most difficult parts of recovering from drug abuse, alcoholism or a combination of both comes after treatment. Leaving a treatment facility and returning to regular family life, social situations and work can routinely set newly recovering people back. This isn’t surprising and is to be expected, considering what science has learned about […]
The marketing of caffeinated beverages has come a long way since creating jingles like “the best part of wakin’ up is Folgers in your cup,” or “Maxwell House is good to the last drop.” Now there’s Red Bull, Rockstar, Monster Energy, and even 5 Hour Energy. These powerful sounding energy drinks are all designed to […]
If you haven’t heard of the binge drinking movement, “I’m Shmacked,” you probably haven’t been near a university in a long time. The popular video franchise travels to college campuses all over the United States, films drinking parties, and then posts the edited content online. Many of the videos have gone viral, amassing an enormous […]
What began as a harmless and friendly drinking challenge between friends more than a year ago quickly caught fire this past Christmas thanks to social media. Today, only a few months later, at least five people have died from Neknominate. Like so many alcohol-related deaths, all of them were preventable. In the beginning, it was […]
Alcohol is the most abused substance in the United States. This fact casts such a wide net that it would be difficult to find anyone who doesn’t have a family member, friend or know of someone in their community suffering from this illness. Despite the widespread reach of alcoholism, it also creates a stigma that […]
The latest research suggests that Single Screening Questions can determine the degree to which a person is dependent on alcohol or drugs. The report, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, claims this method will make it easier to identify and address substance abuse issues. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and […]
Oprah sat down with Lindsay Lohan to clear the air about her addiction to drugs and alcohol, which was broadcast on Oprah’s Next Chapter. In the video clip below is a segment from the show where Lohan admits she’s an addict, and alcohol is her drug of choice. She says she’s done cocaine a dozen […]
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