The National Institute on Drug Abuse has determined that research-based drug and alcohol prevention programs successfully deter kids from using drugs. "Over time," NIDA indicates, "youth who participated in the programs had better outcomes than...
Narconon, a non-profit program that aims to eliminate drug abuse through prevention, education and rehabilitation, indicates that there are an estimated 15 million drug users in the United States. Increasingly, children are using drugs and alcohol...
Alcohol abuse refers to the overuse of alcoholic beverages. A number of factors may increase the risks for alcohol abuse, including genetic predisposition, peer pressure and psychological trauma. Recognizing the signs of alcohol abuse is vital...
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, nearly 90 percent of recovering alcoholics will experience at least one relapse after treatment. Factors contributing to high relapse rates include severity of the addiction...
Many drug and alcohol prevention programs are developed for children between kindergarten and college age. The reasons are clear. Twenty-nine percent of teens in treatment, according to an Above the Influence report, are dependent on prescription...
Alcohol abuse is a disease that is highly preventable when dealing with young adults and children. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, transition periods such as graduating to middle and high schools increase a child's risk for...
Alcohol abuse has a devastating effect on individuals, families and society as a whole. Whether you're at risk for alcohol abuse or someone you know is, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk. Some are simple behavioral steps, while...
Alcohol and drug abuse, also known as substance abuse, is a challenging problem. An affected person typically becomes dependent on these substances and will take whatever steps necessary to obtain them. With a commitment to becoming sober and...
Fetal alcohol syndrome affects as many as 40,000 babies a year, and both physical and mental birth defects are possible results. It can be completely prevented simply by staying away from alcohol while you're pregnant. Some women believe that...
Substance abuse rehabilitation programs are increasingly resorting to traditional forms of healing to treat alcohol and drug abuse. Research on the effects of these approaches illustrates the utility of the often less expensive means for...
People have been drinking brandy, which means "burnt wine" in Dutch, since the 16th century. If you enjoy brandy alone or in a cocktail you will be adding calories to your daily intake.
Alcohol is a fermented beverage that induces the temporary effect of euphoria in consumers. There are many misconceptions its use and abuse.
Alcoholism poses a sizable cost to society in terms of the impact that it has on behavior. Productivity is diminished, relationships are negatively affected and other alcohol-related behavioral problems can pose a threat to public safety....
Alcoholism is a serious public health problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 13,000 people died in 2006 as a result of liver disease brought on by alcoholism. More than 22,000 people died from deaths...
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more about 7 percent of the population--14 million people--meet the criteria to be classified as alcoholics....
Alcohol is deeply ingrained in our culture. It's a common element at celebrations, and features prominently at weddings, happy hours and other social occasions. Given the variety of alcoholic beverages that are concocted and those that are...
In men, dark circles under the eyes can be caused by a lack of sleep, alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, allergies, nasal congestion and exposure to the sun, states the Mayo Clinic. Additionally, dark circles may be caused by aging. When skin...
The California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) provides information on a range of drug rehabilitation centers. The state has developed standards for such centers, which includes motivating patients to remain substance-free from the...
Maintaining a healthy liver depends on how well you take care of it. The liver is one of the largest organs in the body and is essential in metabolizing nutrients from foods, regulating digestion and detoxifying harsh substances from the body,...
Occasional alcohol use rarely leads to a condition known as alcoholism; however, understanding the progressive nature of alcohol disorders is important for prevention of a potentially devastating life-long battle. Excessive alcohol use is...
Your liver stores energy and nutrients in addition to making proteins and enzymes that you need to stay healthy. As this vital organ works to prevent disease, it also keeps your body healthy by assisting in the removal of toxins. For these reasons...
Doctors practicing complimentary medicine might prescribe bee pollen for various ailments. Bee pollen is purported to help with strength and stamina, alcoholism, allergies, cancer prevention and appetite, according to the Memorial Sloan Kettering...
Alcohol consumption can lead to depletion of several nutrients from the body. According to Florida Detox and Wellness Institute, excessive consumption of alcohol depletes vitamins A, B, C, D and E. The depletion of these nutrients from the body...
Puffiness under the eyes can be quite bothersome. Whether treating puffiness caused by a sleepless night or a case of allergies, some simple remedies can reduce that puffiness before you put on your makeup for the day. Remedying under-eye...
Alcoholism is an addiction characterized by a chronic dependency on alcohol. Unlike alcohol abusers, who drink too much but are not dependent on alcohol, alcoholics feel a compulsion to drink uncontrollably. Alcoholism can lead to family and work...
Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism or alcohol dependence, causes physical and mental problems and disrupts social, family and job functioning. The disease involves physical and mental dependence on alcohol, according to Medline Plus....
Gallstones are small deposits of digestive fluids that develop in the gallbladder. The exact cause of the condition isn't well understood, but it's thought to be linked to the cholesterol or bilirubin in your bile. When the liver excretes too much...
Most adolescents will try drugs or alcohol at some point during their high school years. While for many teenagers the experience will never progress past occasional experimentation and use with friends, for others, it's the starting point for the...
There are 17.6 million people in the United States with an alcohol abuse problem, according to MedlinePlus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects there are 79,000 deaths in the United States each year directly attributed to...
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