DUI Penalties in Florida
DUI charges are a criminal offense in Florida. This means if you are convicted of the crime of DUI, or if you plead guilty or no-contest, you will be sentenced as a criminal defendant.
Why Alcohol Recovery Programs Should Not Be “One Size Fits All”
In the past, many health professionals have viewed alcohol use in two distinct categories: You’re an either an alcoholic or you’re not an alcoholic. Fortunately, that view has shifted in recent years as the American Psychiatric Association has been taking a new approach to diagnosis. This is an important paradigm shift in the way we…
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…
Report: Women now drink nearly as much alcohol as men
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/25/health/alcohol-consumption-women/ By Karla Pequenino, for CNN Updated 4:07 PM ET, Tue October 25, 2016 “The report, published in the medical journal BMJ Open, analyzed 4 million people born between 1891 and 2001 and found that, historically, men were more likely to drink alcohol, and in amounts that would damage their health.” Full Story >>>
Labor Day weekend most dangerous for DUIs
A new analysis of the drinking behavior of drunk drivers during Labor Day shows that drinking more than doubles on Saturday of the holiday weekend compared to the average the rest of the year. SOURCE: Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc. This week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that U.S. traffic deaths increased 7.2%…
College students and problem drinking
According to the NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism), a quarter of college students report academic problems related to their drinking, such as missed class or lower grades. In addition, approximately one in five students meet the criteria for an alcohol use disorder (AUD). NIAAA reports that freshman are more likely to experience…
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 >>>
Download the 30th Annual Alcohol Awareness Month Organizer’s Guide
April is Alcohol Awareness Month! Download the 30th Annual Alcohol Awareness Month Organizer’s Guide. To help you plan and develop your own 2016 Alcohol Awareness Month events we have prepared an organizers guide which you can download as a PDF. Founded and sponsored by NCADD, Alcohol Awareness Month was established in 1987 to help reduce…
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.”…