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
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…
Get Demotivated… What Will Your Next Drink Really Cost? http://www.abbeycarefoundation.com/alcohol-demotivator/
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 (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…
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…
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
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…
Updated by German Lopez on June 15, 2015, 8:00 a.m. ET Source: http://www.vox.com/2015/6/15/8774233/alcohol-dangerous
Strategies and Treatment Recommendations Substance abuse is common, and the costs of substance abuse are high for employers. Of the 20 million adults classified as having problems with substance dependence or abuse in 2007, approximately 12 million (60%) were employed full time. In addition to higher absenteeism and lower job productivity and performance, substance abuse…
