12 Steps & 12 Traditions Workshop
Hosted by The Koala Group Saturday March 19th 9 am – 4 pm Christ Lutheran Church 3451 30th Ave. N., St Pete 33713 Details >>>
Success.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…
Alcohol 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 >>>
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
How 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…
Infographic: 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…
National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate health…
Drinking & Driving: Summer Statistics
With more people on the roads, and celebrations and activities that often include drinking, many jurisdictions see their highest rates of drunk driving and alcohol-involved crashes in the summer. According to MADD, someone is killed in a drunk-driving crash every 34 minutes during Labor Day weekend. Underage drinking peaks in the summer and teens are…
Huffpost: 7 Life Lessons From My Little Brother’s Death
Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tanya-hayre/7-lessons-from-my-little-brothers-death “It’s been nearly two years since my little brother Sacha’s tragic and untimely death at the age of 28. After his passing, I never thought I’d make it past the first day, let alone find myself writing these words 730 days later. ” Full Article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tanya-hayre/7-lessons-from-my-little-brothers-death
New resource for men who are battling depression.
For men, about men. Health strategies for managing and preventing depression. There are many misconceptions about depression that make it difficult for men to talk to others and take charge of their health. It’s not a sign of weakness, it’s a fact. Guys get depressed. Depression affects 840,000 men every year in Canada, and is…