April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol Awareness Month was developed in order to increase awareness and understanding of the causes and treatment of one of our nation’s top public health problems: alcoholism.
Yes, even moderate drinking is bad for your health.
It’s no secret that alcohol affects our brains. For many of us, enjoying an occasional drink while socializing can be a welcome relief after a stressful day or a nice way to kick off the weekend. However, when it comes to alcohol consumption, the growing evidence of its negative effects is undeniable. Excessive drinking for…
Control your drinking or quit cold turkey?
Source: https://www.scramsystems.com/blog/2016/10/moderate-drinking-harder-abstinence-problem-drinkers/ “A new study suggests that people struggling with alcohol misuse have more success at going completely dry versus controlling their drinking.” Full Story >>>
Science says even moderate drinking ups risk of cancer
Source: https://www.scramsystems.com/blog/2016/07/science-says-even-moderate-drinking-ups-risk-cancer/ “There’s no question that heavy drinking, binge drinking, and alcohol misuse are bad for your health. However many of us have heard that drinking in moderation (defined as 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men) is fine and could even be good for you.” Full Article >>>
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.”…
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…
An Alcohol Demotivator Tool?
Get Demotivated… What Will Your Next Drink Really Cost? http://www.abbeycarefoundation.com/alcohol-demotivator/