During the teenage years, adolescents go through many physical changes and emotional changes. Oftentimes teenagers can feel invincible, that nothing bad will happen to them. This feeling can lead them to make inappropriate or unhealthy decisions....
If you choose to get behind the wheel of any vehicle after having had too much to drink, the results can be devastating. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or MADD, 12,998 people perished in fatal alcohol-impaired traffic accidents in...
Teenage drinking is a serious issue that can lead to physical and emotional problems. Because their own curiosity and their friends' habits can easily sway teenagers, it is necessary to make them aware of the dangers involved with alcohol...
There are a variety of reasons why you may need alcohol testing. Some employees, specifically those in the transportation sector like school bus operators, aviation and mass transit workers, have pre-employment screenings. In 2005, CBS News...
Although singer, satirist and composer Tom Lehrer claims the modern vodka Jell-o shot as his creation, gelatin-based alcoholic beverages date back to at least the mid-1800s. Jell-o shots are not without controversy, with one drinking establishment...
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 addiction are perplexing problems impacting individuals, families and society in growing prominence over the last three decades. The stigma of addiction remains problematic for society as a whole because of misunderstanding how...
Many factors can make you think you might be drinking too much: it's interfering with your work and family, it's putting a serious dent in your wallet or you may have gotten pulled over recently for drunk driving. Maybe you're even worried that...
Regular consumption of alcoholic beverages may lead to a psychological and physical dependency on alcohol. This dependency is known as alcoholism. This chronic disease may often lead to a variety of problems, both physical and social, that can...
Alcohol and drugs have mind- and mood-altering effects. In teenagers, drugs and alcohol are particularly harmful due to their effects on the developing nervous system. In addition to their negative health effects, drugs and alcohol can cause...
Teenage drinking is illegal and a major health concern. Teenage drinking is a problem in most communities and comes with serious consequence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that youths ages 12 to 21 years account for...
Despite legal initiatives and public education campaigns, drunk driving remains a serious problem in the United States. In 2008, more than 1.4 million people were arrested for DUI, but that figure represents less than 1 percent of the...
A glass of beer on occasion is not likely to harm your health, but drinking too much can cause short-term and long-term consequences. Keeping your intake moderate allows you to enjoy beer without putting yourself or others in danger. If you feel...
Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease. In the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, reported that more than 23 percent of Americans over the age of 11 admitted to binge drinking...
The teenage years bring plenty of trials and tribulations, like pimples, harder school work, the whirlwind of the social scene and dating. There is also a dark side to the world of teen challenges. Students Against Drunk Driving reports that as of...
The Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) Behavioral Health Clinic specializes in treating people with substance abuse issues as well as those with mental health problems. According to TreatmentCenters.com, the program focuses on people with...
Alcoholism is a chronic and progressive disease characterized by loss of control over drinking. According to the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 17.6 million American adults abuse alcohol or are alcoholic. Alcohol abuse...
While many productive adults may look upon their own teen drinking as a harmless rite of passage, others can attest to alcohol’s corrosive effects on youth as far as achievement and a future are concerned. Teenagers as a class are not viewed...
Blood Alcohol Level Content (It is assumed you are of legal drinking age in your country, state and/or province.) We all absorb alcohol at different rates. Weight is the main reason, but a number of other factors affect blood alcohol levels....
While certain activities should always be off limits (such as drunk driving or drug use), most situations can be negotiated. Work with your child to set appropriate limits. For instance, if he wants to attend a party where drugs or alcohol may...
Energy drinks mixed with alcohol are a dangerous combination that is popular with college-age drinkers. Energy drinks contain caffeine, often in high amounts, or other powerful stimulants such as evodamine or yohimbine, which are considered even...
The criteria for a substance abuse disorder as set forth by the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) includes the repeated use of a substance for 12...
Compulsive behavior is a behavior conducted repeatedly by an individual due to a strong impulse that may be against the person's conscious desire or best interest. Compulsive behaviors are often considered to be unhealthy due to their frequency...
The 2008 report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration states that 20 million Americans, age 12 and older, use illegal drugs. This represents 8 percent of the population age 12 and older using drugs such as marijuana,...
Marijuana, hashish, cocaine, crack, hallucinogens and inhalants are negatively affecting the lives of 8 percent of the U.S. population. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration noted in 2008 that 20 million Americans age 12...
According to Bankruptcy Action.com, the most common reasons for filing personal bankruptcy are loss of a job, credit that has become extremely overextended, divorce and health-related costs. A 2005 Harvard Study found that more than 50 percent of...
According to Patrick Meninga, author of "The Spiritual River," alternative therapy for alcohol abuse entails anything outside of the 12-step program prescribed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Alcoholics sometimes shy away from AA for many reasons,...
Conflict avoidance is a strategy used to avoid problems in the workplace and in relationships. In the workplace, conflict avoidance can be used to maintain or improve efficiency, while in relationships it is often employed when one or neither side...
What constitutes overuse of alcohol varies from person to person, based on factors such as sex, tolerance and size. Each individual person needs to understand what his own tolerance for alcohol is and try not to overuse it. Overuse of alcohol can...
