The Connection Between Drug Use and Gun Violence

The Connection Between Drug Use and Gun Violence

The Correlation Between These Two Vices A huge problem facing many large cities across the U.S. is illicit and prescription drug abuse. Add guns into the mix and it is a true recipe for disaster. When an individual is under the influence...
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07/02 2019
Is Your Drinking Getting Out Of Control?

Is Your Drinking Getting Out Of Control?

Signs That You May Be On a Dangerous Path Since alcohol is one of the most widely abused substances, many individuals across the U.S. find themselves unsure if whether or not they have become dependent on alcohol or if they have developed...
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04/11 2019
Alcoholism and How to Escape

Alcoholism and How to Escape

Breaking Free From a Crippling Disease Overcoming alcohol addiction or alcoholism is not easy and although you may have recovered from alcoholism or alcohol use disorder, the disease is always there. This is why it is so important to properly manage this...
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04/08 2019
Various Phases of Prolonged Alcohol Abuse

Various Phases of Prolonged Alcohol Abuse

Long-Term Alcohol Abuse Has Dangerous Outcomes Since alcohol is a widely accepted legal substance, many people, unfortunately, abuse it. There are mant long-term ramifications of alcohol abuse which can have long-lasting effects on your overall health. The unfortunate reality is that alcohol...
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04/04 2019
The Dangers of Binge Drinking for Teens

The Dangers of Binge Drinking for Teens

Compulsive Drinking Impacts Teen Health It is not uncommon for teens to underestimate the gravity and impact of binge drinking on their overall health. Studies have suggested that this dangerous pattern of drinking has become more prominent in recent decades than it...
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04/02 2019
Alcohol Abuse Symptoms: Signs and Warnings

Alcohol Abuse Symptoms: Signs and Warnings

Detecting the Signs of Alcohol Addiction Alcohol is one of the most widely abused substances not only on a national level but on a global scale. This is due to the fact that it is easy to access and it is not...
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03/29 2019
The Effects of Alcohol on Older Adults

The Effects of Alcohol on Older Adults

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...
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03/15 2019
The Alcohol Industry and Advertising

The Alcohol Industry and Advertising

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...
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03/14 2019
How Quitting Alcohol Changes Your Appearance

How Quitting Alcohol Changes Your Appearance

Cutting Out Alcohol Boosts Skin Health When you reduce the amount of alcohol you consume or quit drinking alcohol altogether, your appearance takes a drastic turn for the better. You don’t have to suffer from alcoholism in order to endure the harsh...
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02/19 2019