August 2019

A Review of the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Each year the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) conducts a National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).  According to SAMHSA’s website “NSDUH’s latest annual report focuses on substance abuse and mental health in the United States based on NSDUH […]

Why the #TalkEarly Campaign is Important in Today’s Alcohol-Centric Society The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility and organizations like Ask, Listen, Learn have teamed up with parenting bloggers to start a conversation about alcohol.  The idea is to start early and often.  The #TalkEarly is an underage drinking initiative targeted toward parents and children.  The

A Look at the Frequency of Alcohol Use after Traumatic Brain Injury In a recent study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, 170 participants with traumatic brain injury (TBI) were examined.  They were given a number of post-injury evaluations.  The frequency of pre- and post-injury alcohol use was examined.  According to the study, an increase

Rates of Heavy Alcohol Use by Profession According to a recent publication by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) people employed by the mining industry have the highest rate of heavy alcohol use.  In SAMHSA’s National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSUDH) it was found that workers in traditionally blue-collar jobs

How to Avoid Triggers While Enjoying Labor Day Festivities It can be difficult for people in sobriety is to avoid relapse during holidays where drinking is a focus point.  The long Labor Day weekend is generally filled with pool parties or days at the beach.  These festivities mixed with alcohol or drugs can have devastating

Labor Day Historically One of Deadliest Holidays According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Labor Day is one of the “deadliest times on the road.”  Over the 2017 Labor Day Holiday Weekend, of the 376 people killed in traffic accidents, 36% involved a drunk driver.  More than a quarter of those impaired drivers

Strategies for Stopping Underage and Binge Drinking on College Campuses As the end of summer approaches, colleges across the country are gearing up for the start of a new semester.  With the start of every new year brings the reminder that binge drinking and heavy drinking can be a real problem for college students.  According

A Look at Alcohol and Your Closest Relationships Heavy alcohol consumption can greatly affect your relationships.  According to a recent publication by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) there are two commonly recognized alcohol use disorders: alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse.  Both can seriously affect intimate relationships including those between spouses and