Vox Article: What if the media covered alcohol like it does other drugs?
Updated by German Lopez on June 15, 2015, 8:00 a.m. ET Source: http://www.vox.com/2015/6/15/8774233/alcohol-dangerous
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
NCADD Announces 2015 NCADD Alcohol Awareness Month Theme – “For the Health of It: Early Education on Alcoholism and Addiction” Alcohol Awareness – The Key to Community Change, Personal and Family Recovery 29 Years of Improving and Saving Lives Through Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Each April since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug…
Infographic: The Unlucky Truth About St. Patrick’s Day and Drinking
Source: http://scramsystems.com/blog/2015/03/infographic-the-unlucky-truth-about-st-patricks-day-and-drinking/ There’s one St. Patrick’s Day tradition we could all do without: the spikes in binge drinking, DUIs, and alcohol-involved crashes that happen on the holiday and the weekend before. So before you head out for that green beer and calls of “Sláinte,” take a few minutes to check out this new infographic that…
9 Important Addiction-Related Resources from The Prevention Coalition
Alcohol’s Effects on the Body: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/alcohols-effects-body Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol and Your Health: http://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/ Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism Resource Library: http://www.lakeviewhealth.com/blog/alcoholism/ State-by-State Alcohol-Related Disease Impact: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DACH_ARDI/Default/Default.aspx Helping a Friend or Family Member National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence: https://ncadd.org/for-friends-and-family/helping-someone The Secrets to Helping an Alcoholic Family Member or Friend: http://www.discoveryplace.info/secrets-helping-alcoholic-family-member-or-friend Alcohol and the Workplace: https://ncadd.org/learn-about-alcohol/workplace…
Signs of Alcohol Addiction
You may be addicted to alcohol if your drinking harms yourself or others or leads to other problems with your daily life. The medical term for this is alcohol use disorder. Your health care provider may diagnose you with this disorder if you have at least two of the following problems within the span of…
Understanding The Different Stages Of Alcoholism And Abuse Part I
Posted on November 24, 2014 By Kate Esposito | http://www.soberlink.net/understanding-different-stages-alcoholism-abuse/ No one turns around one day and is suddenly an alcoholic. Alcoholism is progressive, with the addiction becoming more destructive over time. The speed of progression is different for each individual, and some fall deeper into the addiction before deciding to get help. After treatment,…
Infographic: Drinking & DUIs During the Holidays
November 4, 2014 | ScramSystems.com There’s one holiday tradition we could all do without: the spikes in binge drinking, DUIs, and alcohol-involved crashes that come with the holiday season. A new resource is making a difference by educating communities about dangerous holiday drinking and encouraging them to take steps to address the problem. The Holiday Drinking & DUIs–Change the…
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Pinellas County
Official Site for Pinellas County Intergroup. AA meetings and news in Pinellas County, located on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast. Find a Meeting >>> AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW HAS A NEW MEETING PLACE AS OF 8-23-2014!!!! Grace Community Church 2255 Nebraska Ave Palm Harbor, FL 34683 The church is between Alderman & Tampa Rd.…
CDC Reports 1 in 10 Adult Deaths Tied to Excessive Drinking
Source: http://scramsystems.com/blog/2014/07/cdc-reports-1-10-adult-deaths-related-excessive-drinking/#.U7wwXLHrzSg Intoxicated driving may be the most high-profile cause of alcohol-related deaths, but a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the consequences of excessive drinking go far beyond the roads. According to the article published in Preventing Chronic Disease, CDC researchers found that excessive drinking is responsible for…