Month: August 2019

Talking to Kids About Alcohol

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 …

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The Connection Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Increased Alcohol Consumption

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 …

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Industries with the Highest Rate of Heavy Alcohol Use

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 …

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How Alcohol Can Affect Your Relationship

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 …

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