June 2019

A Look at the States with the Toughest Drunk Driving Laws Drunk driving poses serious risks not only to the driver but also to everyone else on the road.  Too many alcohol-related fatalities have resulted in tough legislation across the country for driving under the influence.  One of the states that tops the list for […]

Helping Those Struggling with Drug and Alcohol Use Disorder Substance use disorders are a common problem in the United States and throughout the world.  Alcohol use disorder affects millions of people and their families.  A number of health-related issues are related to substance use disorders.  Understanding substance abuse is one of the first steps to

One of the most important strategies you will learn during recovery for alcohol addiction is how to cope with stressful situations or situations which may trigger relapse.  For most people in recovery relapse occurs when they are one of four things: Hungry Angry Lonely Tired Commonly described by the acronym HALT, learning to cope in

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some states are more prone to binge drinking than others.  In a recent study, the states with the highest prevalence of binge drinking amongst Adults included: North Dakota, Wisconsin, Washington D.C., Montana, Iowa and Illinois.  Excessive alcohol consumption costs states billions of dollars every year.  In

A Look at Drinking Statistics at Universities Across the Country According to a study reported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 38% of college students engage in binge drinking in the past month.  Alcohol contributes to over 1500 student deaths each year and is a factor in the estimated 97,000 cases

One of the biggest drinking days of the year is just weeks away.  The Fourth of July means that summer is in full swing.  Most kids are out of school, the days are longer and warmer and barbeques are on everyone’s mind.  Unfortunately, the Fourth of July also sees a dramatic increase in the number

Finding Healthy Alternatives to Alcoholic Beverages Summer is in full swing.  That means barbeques, swimming pool fun and for many people recovering from alcohol addiction, temptation at every turn.  Nearly every social setting may present triggers for different people and the frequency of summer get-togethers puts the risk at the forefront.  Depending on your stage

Does Heavy Drinking Harm Your Cardiovascular System? Heavy drinking and binge drinking are known to cause serious short- and long-term health problems.  Heavy alcohol consumption over a long period of time can adversely affect nearly every system in your body including the function of major organs like your liver, brain and heart.  Heavy drinking can

Alcohol Use and Its Deadly Consequences According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), nearly 18 million people suffer from an addiction or dependence on alcohol.  Commonly referred to as Alcohol Use Disorder, millions of people across the country currently live in a household where at least one family member abuses alcohol.