Category: alcohol (Page 2)
College Girls Are Heavier Drinkers than Men
In college, girls drink men under the table, according to a recent study from Harvard Medical School. Twice a week, the study recorded the intake of alcohol during 992 students’ freshman year. With an average age of 18 years and four months, the total amount of students included 573 females and 417 males. Despite the […]
Alcohol Advertising Directly Affecting Your Children
A recent study in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, reveals that alcohol advertising directly influences young adults to drink for the first time or to continue drinking; therefore, making them more susceptible to abuse alcohol in later years. According to the study, “alcohol is the most common drug among youth and a major contributor to morbidity […]
Celebrity Treatment Success Stories
Sure, we have all seen photos of Angelina Jolie and her army of children looking absolutely perfect at some fabulous red carpet event or another. But did you know that she once struggled with a heroin addiction? We have all probably seen the Iron Man films with Robert Downey Jr. effortlessly fighting against evil and […]
Women, Drugs and Pregnancy
Drug or alcohol use for a pregnant woman is doubly dangerous for her own health and for the health of the unborn baby. It is extremely important to avoid all drug and alcohol use, legal and illegal, while pregnant. Studies have shown that consumption of illegal drugs or alcohol while pregnant can result in low […]
What Triggers Can Cause Relapse?
In recovery it is important to know what the common triggers are that lead to relapse so you know how to handle certain situations. Here is a list of common triggers and stressors: -Negative emotional situations (stress, trauma, anger or sadness) -Positive emotional situations (not feeling good enough and wanting to feel even better) -Physical […]
What You Can Do if You Are Afraid of Admitting Your Addiction
It’s understandably scary to admit that you have an addiction. The truth of the matter is that by hiding the fact, you are damaging yourself and others more than anything else. You may feel that people will judge you, that you will lose the relationships that you have, or that you won’t be able to […]
What a Rehab or Detox Center Can Do for You
Going to a rehab or detox center isn’t the only choice you have for addiction recovery, but it is the best option that you have. There are many programs and people available to help, but without the proper, qualified services, it will be harder to manage your situation. The following are some benefits of choosing […]
Improving Your Self-Esteem During or After Rehab
Whether you have spent months in a rehab facility undergoing detoxification, or if you are currently working on quitting on your own, it is essential that you don’t lose yourself to the anguish or shame that you might feel. Improving your self-esteem both during and after rehabilitation isn’t always easy, but it can be done […]