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Alcohol Testing Technologies for Monitoring and Maintaining Sobriety Committing to sobriety can be difficult.  It usually involves a complete change of lifestyle.  For some people, it takes being held accountable to their sobriety in order to make the life change.  There are options available for anyone who wishes to get help with alcohol addiction or […]

Looking at the Link Between Alcohol Intake and Increased Cancer Risks According to the National Cancer Institute, there is consensus among researchers that alcohol consumption can increase the risk of a person getting cancer.  Heavy drinkers and binge drinkers are more susceptible than light drinkers who limit their consumption to one alcoholic drink per day. 

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