Think Twice Before Getting Behind The Wheel Intoxicated All too often individuals get behind the wheel and drive when they are far over the legal limit. Individuals who drink and intend on driving must have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08...
The Concerning Connection Betwen Lack of Sleep and Substance Abuse Recent studies have shown that those who are sleep-deprived are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol than those who get enough sleep. When an individual lacks the appropriate hours of shut-eye,...
Not Everyone Has Access to the Help They Need Ideally, every drug or alcohol addict would obtain the necessary help if they could, but accessing help is not always as easy for some as it is for others. Many individuals across the...
Alcohol has More Severe Effects on Older Adults As you age, your body does not metabolize alcohol the same way it did as when you were younger. Those who are older have different health risks as it relates to alcohol consumption compared...
The Impact of Alcohol Marketing What many individuals do not know is that the alcohol advertising industry is not as regulated as one may assume. When it comes to alcohol advertisement, oftentimes, the industry is self-regulated which gives them the freedom to...
Those with Mental Illness are Most Susceptible to Addiction Many of us will not have an issue with substance abuse or mental illness throughout our lives but some of us are at a higher risk for substance abuse based on the state...
How Alcohol Negatively Affects Your Sleeping Patterns Many people come home from a long day at work and enjoy a couple of drinks but did you know that alcohol before bed can actually affect your ability to have a good nights rest?...
Rural America Faces a More Intense Addiction Problem Rural communities across the U.S. are facing a much more intense drug problem than urban areas. Although the drug epidemic is a nation-wide problem, there are more people affected in rural areas of the...
Employees Test Positive For Drugs Recent studies that have been conducted on a nation-wide scale reveal that an increasing number of employees are testing positive for drugs. Certain employers have their employees take drug tests at random in order to ensure that...
The Most Accessible Substance Alcohol abuse across the United States is a growing problem, as the substance is legal and easily accessible; a bad combination for those with substance abuse issues. The misuse of alcohol can quickly turn into dependence and addiction...
