Month: December 2018

Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays

Holidays are often a triggering point for those dealing with alcohol dependence or addiction.  Staying sober during the holidays is often easier said than done.  Holiday parties and get-togethers are usually stocked with alcohol.  Staying sober during the holidays takes dedication and accountability.  Understanding your triggers and being vigilant about avoiding a relapse is imperative …

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Alcohol Third Leading Preventable Cause of Death in the US

Alcohol-Related Statistics from the CDC and NIH According to the Centers for Disease Control, from 2006 to 2010 around 88,000 people died each year from alcohol-related causes.  This includes chronic causes such as pancreatitis and liver disease as well as acute causes such as alcohol-related crashes and drowning.  Behind tobacco and obesity, alcohol has become …

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