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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

Will Lowering the Drinking-Driving Limit to .05% BAC Help? In February 2017, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released the .05 BAC Safety Briefing Facts.  For decades, safety organizations such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been advocating for the lowering of the legal drinking-driving limit to .05% Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). 

What Works in the Prevention of Alcohol Addiction According to a recent publication by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) there are a number of targeted prevention approaches for alcohol addiction that work.  The idea is to target specific groups with appropriate messaging regarding the dangers of heavy drinking.  These include: Prevention

Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder Alcohol addiction and dependence affects millions of people across the United States.  According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) “approximately 17 million adults ages 18 and older have an alcohol use disorder (AUD) and 1 in 10 children live in a home with a parent who

Common Risk Factors of Alcohol Use Disorder There are a number of causes that could lead to alcohol addiction. Substance abuse is rarely a singular issue.  There are often other factors that contribute to the disorder.  According to the Mayo Clinic the most common causes of Alcohol Use Disorder include: Genetics Psychological issues Social factors

The Problem with Drinking and Driving According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Every day, 29 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver.” In 2016 alone, nearly 10,500 people died from alcohol-impaired crashes.  Impaired driving costs billions of dollars every year and the problem

California, along with nearly every other state in the nation, has had to combat drunk driving.  Drunk driving fatalities are a reality in every corner of the country.  One effort to reduce drunk driving recidivism has been the requirement to install an ignition interlock device (IID) after a conviction for driving under the influence.  There

The Deadly Facts Behind Alcohol and Summer Fun Summer is in full swing.  With July 4 festivities behind us, we now look forward to the remaining weeks until Fall cool down.  The last weeks of summer are usually some of the hottest of the year meaning more festivities centered around swimming pools, lakes and beautiful

A Look at Substance-Induced Anxiety Disorder Alcohol addiction and dependence is not always a singular issue for a person.  There may be underlying mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.  Unfortunately, heavy alcohol consumption or drug use can also trigger substance-induced disorders.  According to Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders there are