When someone in a family has an addiction, the whole family suffers. Family members often fall into the destructive habit of enabling the addict among them. Without help, families fall into dysfunction and everyone is affected. Family members need support … Continue reading
Anyone planning to go out and party this weekend for St. Patrick’s Day should take care to drink responsibly. There are those who look forward to the month of March so they can have an excuse to get drunk celebrating … Continue reading
Many people take pride being able to go out with friends and NOT get totally smashed. And that’s a good thing, they should feel proud… because binge drinking can easily lead to full-blown alcoholism. Dangerous territory Social drinkers drink alcohol … Continue reading
A lawsuit surrounding a South Dakotan Indian tribe is helping to spread awareness about communities that suffer from alcoholism — communities like the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, one of the poorest counties in the United States. How alcoholism effects the … Continue reading
Addicted to sweets? Most of us probably don’t hesitate to say a resounding, ‘YES!’ You know, sometimes it can just be so hard to say no to desserts… but are they truly addicting? The Addictive Properties of Sweet Foods A … Continue reading
Teens of today are certainly not intimidated by marijuana, a new study finds. Students in 11th and 12th grades are at risk for using marijuana, and more dangerously, driving while under the influence. The study was done by Liberty Mutual … Continue reading
An Iowa man made headlines last year with his beer fast that lasted the whole 6 weeks of lent. The fast was a challenge that this one man took on at the time, but since then, people have adapted this … Continue reading
A new study warns you to be extra careful about sleeping pills — and to use them only when necessary. While many researchers and doctors disagree with the study done by the Scripps Clinic Sleep Center in La Jolla, California, the lead … Continue reading
Think the designer drug craze plagues young people only? Think again. The Navy has gotten tough on sailors who have also quickly caught up with the trend. Keeping Up With the Trends Designer drugs — like bath salts, K2, and … Continue reading
One of last year’s Major League Baseball MVPs has been involved in the most public drug test appeals ever, with the results coming in just last week. The Brewers’ left fielder Ryan Braun tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone … Continue reading
