The looming question of “What can we do to curb the addiction crisis facing our youth?” has remained unanswered because there is no single way to reduce the drug and alcohol epidemic in our society. There is however, a new anti-drug program that is showing promise. It’s called Preventure, and it’s being tested by middle schools in Australia, Britain, Canada, …
For an alcoholic, the anticipation leading up to the first drink of the day is almost unbearable. The thought of it crossing your lips, traveling warmly down your throat, and hitting your belly with a big splash of delight is drool-worthy. Once you get your hands on it, it feels like you just found Willy Wonka’s golden ticket. All the …
When’s the last time you went out to a restaurant and the thought of ordering an alcoholic beverage didn’t cross your mind? When’s the last time a weekend rolled around and you didn’t run to the liquor store to grab your drink of choice? These scenarios, and others like them, can prompt the big question: what is an alcoholic? …
Alcohol takes a toll on the body and the brain in many ways. Once you finally quit drinking, the body has a chance to heal and bounces back in some incredible ways. You save your liver from any more damage: Alcohol does a number on many areas of the brain on body, perhaps none more damaged than the liver. …
