Infographic: Binge Drinking, Drunk Driving on St. Patrick’s Day
Source: https://www.scramsystems.com/blog/2016/03/binge-drinking-drunk-driving-can-make-st-patricks-day-unlucky/
Characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics
“Most of us who grew up in families affected by the disease of alcoholism never did really grow up in many ways. Sure, we grew up physically — but emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually many of us are still stuck back there in early childhood. We never learned a “normal” way of thinking, feeling or reacting.”…
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Hosted by The Koala Group Saturday March 19th 9 am – 4 pm Christ Lutheran Church 3451 30th Ave. N., St Pete 33713 Details >>>
DetailsSuccess.com: I Gave Up Drinking for Lent
Jesus Jimenez April 6, 2015 “First let’s get something straight. I am not an alcoholic—not even close. I’d call myself a social drinker, someone who enjoys a cold one on the weekends and sometimes, sporadically, during the week (after the 9-to-5 grind, of course). But, recently, I noticed how much weight I’d put on—I was…
DetailsAlcohol Deaths Reach a 35-Year high
Washington Post: Americans are drinking themselves to death at record rates “Alcohol is killing Americans at a rate not seen in at least 35 years, according to new federal data. Last year, more than 30,700 Americans died from alcohol-induced causes, including alcohol poisoning and cirrhosis, which is primarily caused by alcohol use.” Full Article >>>
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Binge Drinking in Women and Girls
A Serious, Under-Recognized Problem Among Women and Girls – Drinking too much, including binge drinking*, is a dangerous behavior resulting in about 23,000 deaths in women and girls each year. Binge drinking increases the chances of breast cancer, sexually transmitted diseases, heart disease, unintended pregnancy, and many other health problems. Source: http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/bingedrinkingfemale/index.html
DetailsHow to spot an addiction problem
It is not always easy to identify an addiction problem. Addicts can be skilled at masking their behaviors, even from those who are closest to them. It also is possible that a loved one could be going through an experimental phase or coping with a stressful life change. However, addiction is typically chronic and gets…
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An Alcohol Demotivator Tool?
Get Demotivated… What Will Your Next Drink Really Cost? http://www.abbeycarefoundation.com/alcohol-demotivator/
DetailsInfographic: The Scary Truth About Halloween and Drinking
Source: ScramSystems.com “Halloween is no longer just for Trick-or-Treaters. The last decade has seen a spike in the number of adults who are mixing booze with their boos, and as a result, DUIs and alcohol-involved incidents have become a substantial issue on All Hallows Eve. Updated for 2015, this infographic highlights the scary truth about…
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