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Off-campus college party hosts drink more than attendees, research suggests
ScienceDaily: Alcoholism News24 Jan 2012 | 1:48 pmOn any given weekend, at least 10 percent of students at a single college could be hosting a party, research suggests. How much hosts drink depends on whether they are on or off campus. -
Potential Target Identified For Anti-Craving Medications
Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 amScientists at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have identified a potential target for the development of anti-craving medications for people with addictions to stimulants such as methamphetamine. The discovery centres on a brain receptor related to the chemical dopamine, which has a complex role in addictive behaviours... -
Weekly Shot Gets FDA Nod for Type 2 Diabetes
WebMD Health27 Jan 2012 | 5:37 pmThe FDA has given its nod to Bydureon, making it the first weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes, according to drug's manufacturer. -
Alcohol v/s Cancer
Pacific Hills16 Jan 2012 | 10:21 amContrary to conceptions, the consumption of alcohol dates back to ancient history. The consumption of alcohol is quite common in our society despite universally known truths about how can it lead to various fatal diseases. One of the major risks that is rendered by excessive alcohol consumption is cancer. There are various controversies behind supporting these facts however there are some proven revelations by experts and scientists alike which differs the conception held by a large section of people. In an online article posted by American Cancer Society, there are various ways as to which…
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Alcohol in the News
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Mixed Results in Annual Drug Survey
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Meth Shakers Overwhelm Burn Units
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Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?
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ScienceDaily: Alcoholism News
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Off-campus college party hosts drink more than attendees, research suggests
24 Jan 2012 | 1:48 pmOn any given weekend, at least 10 percent of students at a single college could be hosting a party, research suggests. How much hosts drink depends on whether they are on or off campus. -
Homeless heavy drinkers imbibe less when housing allows alcohol, study finds
19 Jan 2012 | 3:32 pmA study of a controversial housing project that allows chronically homeless people with severe alcohol problems to drink in their apartments found that during their first two years in the building residents cut their heavy drinking by 35 percent. -
Clue as to why alcohol is addicting: Scientists show that drinking releases brain endorphins
11 Jan 2012 | 2:51 pmDrinking alcohol leads to the release of endorphins in areas of the brain that produce feelings of pleasure and reward, according to a new study. -
One trait has huge impact on whether alcohol makes you aggressive
19 Dec 2011 | 12:52 pmDrinking enough alcohol to become intoxicated increases aggression significantly in people who have one particular personality trait, according to new research. But people without that trait don't get any more aggressive when drunk than they would when they're sober. That trait is the ability to consider the future consequences of current actions. -
Cigarette and alcohol use at historic low among teens
14 Dec 2011 | 11:59 amCigarette and alcohol use by eighth, 10th and 12th-graders are at their lowest point since the Monitoring the Future survey began polling teenagers in 1975, according to this year's survey results. However, this positive news is tempered by a slowing rate of decline in teen smoking as well as continued high rates of abuse of other tobacco products (e.g., hookahs, small cigars, smokeless tobacco), marijuana and prescription drugs.
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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today
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Potential Target Identified For Anti-Craving Medications
26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 amScientists at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have identified a potential target for the development of anti-craving medications for people with addictions to stimulants such as methamphetamine. The discovery centres on a brain receptor related to the chemical dopamine, which has a complex role in addictive behaviours... -
What Is Nicotine?
26 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amNicotine is a nitrogen-containing chemical - an alkaloid, which is made by several types of plants, including the tobacco plant. Nicotine is also produced synthetically. Nicotiana tabacum, the type of nicotine found in tobacco plants, comes from the nightshade family. Red peppers, eggplant, tomatoes and potatoes are examples of the nightshade family... -
Endocannabinoid System Disturbed By GABA Deficits
26 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amChanges in the endocannabinoid system may have important implications for psychiatric and addiction disorders. This brain system is responsible for making substances that have effects on brain function which resemble those of cannabis products, e.g., marijuana... -
Off-Campus College Party Hosts Drink More Than Attendees
26 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amOn any given weekend, at least 10 percent of students at a single college could be hosting a party, and on average, party hosts who live off campus are drinking more and engaging in more alcohol-related problem behaviors than are the students attending their bashes, research suggests... -
Does Inability To Express Emotions Affect Treatment In Substance Abuse?
24 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pmAlexithymia describes a person's state of deficiency in understanding, processing, or describing emotions, and even though the rate for alexithymia in those with substance use disorders is reported to be almost 67%, there are few studies that have evaluated therapy in alexithymic SUD patients...
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WebMD Health
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Weekly Shot Gets FDA Nod for Type 2 Diabetes
27 Jan 2012 | 5:37 pmThe FDA has given its nod to Bydureon, making it the first weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes, according to drug's manufacturer. -
Better Relationship, Better Health: Couples and Singles
27 Jan 2012 | 3:50 pmWebMD talks to experts about the possible health benefits of marriage and other long-term relationships -
The Tall Toll of High Heels
27 Jan 2012 | 2:18 pmA new study offers a scientific explanation for why walking in high heels can be so painful: It changes the basic mechanics of how women walk. -
Weight Loss for Kids
27 Jan 2012 | 10:50 amTips on helping overweight children get to a healthy weight, no matter how old they are -
Safe Weight Loss for Overweight Kids
27 Jan 2012 | 10:18 amDieting isn’t the answer when it comes to weight loss for kids. Learn to avoid crash diets and unhealthy habits when your doctor suggests safe weight loss.
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Pacific Hills
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Alcohol v/s Cancer
16 Jan 2012 | 10:21 amContrary to conceptions, the consumption of alcohol dates back to ancient history. The consumption of alcohol is quite common in our society despite universally known truths about how can it lead to various fatal diseases. One of the major risks that is rendered by excessive alcohol consumption is cancer. There are various controversies behind supporting these facts however there are some proven revelations by experts and scientists alike which differs the conception held by a large section of people. In an online article posted by American Cancer Society, there are various ways as to which… -
Recovery During Economical Slowdown
20 Dec 2011 | 4:57 amBesides whatever is exaggerated in the spiritual books penned down by Asian Gurus, the reality belies it all over the prospects of existing economical stress. Contrary to this fact, money can’t buy everything but all people really want is what money can. Switching the concept here, during such a tight economical condition in the country how far would it be correct to swear by the programs represented at so called drug and alcohol rehab centers? Without a second thought, that might not have been possible either, the programs and the treatment procedures are expensive and probably the most… -
Advantages of The Sobriety Prayer
3 Dec 2011 | 7:10 amAmongst so many measures taken to curb drug and alcohol abuse, the Sobriety Prayer is one the most trusted which however is derived from spiritual concepts of recovery. The Sobriety Prayer which is simply the prayer for addiction has some outstanding effects on human psychology. These respective psychological concepts of The Sobriety Prayer were first explored during mid 90s by the experts. The spiritual means of allowing people to find opportunities to be relieved of drug and alcohol abuse have been phenomenal. The experts believe that with other relevant spiritual practices, the sobriety… -
The Most Effective Tips for Drug Addiction Recovery after Recovery Center
3 Nov 2011 | 10:46 amThe most distressing part of a drug recovery program is that they might take longer than usual time in some potential cases. A large section of people who are introduced to drug rehab program are considered for counseling, group therapy, and other associative programs of recovery. These features are highly crucial to keep the process stable and effective for a longer period of time. Hence, you are required to go through some of the most effective practices and actions which are highly suggested by the physicians worldwide to continue the process of recovery from addiction in an effective… -
7 steps for drug addiction recovery
29 Sep 2011 | 1:13 pmIts important that a person addicted to drugs finds meaning in recovery. If a drug free life doesnt seem any different when compared to a life with drugs than no individual will make that effort to stay sober. Now, addiction is an ongoing process and to continue in the path of sobriety can be ever more challenging and full of temptations. If you are new in drug addiction recovery than here are a few proactive steps to help you increase the chances of success. Once you step into the real world i.e. from the protective walls of a rehab center, you face the same situations that led you to drugs…
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Alcohol Related Brain Injury
24 Jan 2012 | 7:14 pmWhat is Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)? An Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is an injury to the brain that has been sustained at some time after birth. It can result in a variety of ways including: Traumatic brain injury (e.g. through a traffic accident, assault or fall); Through an illness (e.g. infection, stroke, brain tumour, degenerative condition); Hypoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain) (e.g. drug overdose, loss of blood); Substance abuse (e.g. drugs including alcohol). The effects of an ABI vary from one person to another and can depend on the nature and severity of the brain injury sustained. -
Love a Random State: Ohio
24 Jan 2012 | 3:59 pmI may be a tad bit biased, but Ohio is a pretty badass state. We fuck up pretty much every Presidential Election. We can’t make decisions on anything from street cars to abortion. We are some waffling motherfuckers, and I’m not talking about McGriddles. Besides being a political asshole, here are some other reasons you should bow down and worship my state of conception/birth/childhood. The beautiful metropolis of Cleveland1. Ohio is the 7th largest state by population. Cincinnati is the 61st largest city in the nation by population.* Being mediocrely medium-sized takes all the pressure… -
Dear Dad
24 Jan 2012 | 3:19 pmOver the past few weeks one of the most often asked question during my presentation is this. (For those of you that dont know I am a professional speaker who delivers a presentation called the 3 C’s. Cause Consequence and Cure) If you could say anything to your dad what would it be?? This question kicks me in the gut every time I hear it. My father died 24 years ago after choking to death having drunk a full bottle of whiskey. It was so sudden I never got the opportunity to ask why he did certain things to me as a child. I have never had the ability to sit and think about what I… -
Be Prepared To Lose It
24 Jan 2012 | 3:12 pmThe theme of my Tuesday Night Meeting is “Adventures In Sobriety”. At first, i assumed there was a specific definition to this and wondered what that was. Now i understand the signification changes not only according to the individual, but my own interpretation of it varies as well. i like it like that. It reminds me of life. One Adventure sobriety has brought me is a plethora of opportunities that wine goggles prevented from seeing. Another Adventure i now have (perhaps unfortunately) is the energy to act on them. “Unfortunately” because what with my fiction writing,… -
New Drug Threatens Hangovers and Drunken Fun
24 Jan 2012 | 3:04 pmImagine a pill that could instantly sober you up no matter how much you’ve had to drink, or a hangover cure that worked minutes after swallowing it. Hardened drinkers rejoice: researchers are about to begin human trials on an “alcohol antidote” that may soon offer a cure to alcoholism, reports New Scientist. The one thing is mentioned later in the article is that the drug could reduce the desire to drink. What the fuck am I gonna do when drinking loses it’s fun? More ketamine. Full story.
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Demi Moore, Whippits, and Inhalant Addiction
25 Jan 2012 | 8:30 pmDemi Moore is in the news for going to rehab after a trip to the emergency room this Monday. According to reports Ms. Moore suffered a seizure after doing whippits at her LA home. And what is a whippit? It’s basically the slang term for inhaling nitrous oxide to get high – that’s the same stuff your dentist calls laughing gas or just “the gas”. Whippits can be done in 3 different methods that I have heard of: The high schooler method of buying a whipped cream cannister and huffing out the gas by simply turning the can upside down. The college method of… -
R.I.P. – Etta James
22 Jan 2012 | 7:58 pmWe would be remiss not to mention the passing of Etta James this last week. This famous recovering addict and alcoholic is regarded as having bridged the gap between rhythm and blues and rock and roll, and was the winner of six Grammys and 17 Blues Music Awards. She was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001, and the Grammy Hall of Fame in both 1999 and 2008. Rolling Stone ranked James number 22 on their list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time and number 62 on the list of the 100 Greatest Artists. As an alumni of the Betty Ford… -
Toolbox Additions
19 Jan 2012 | 10:25 pmIt’s been over a week since we added some tools to the “Sober Toolbox”. Here are five more from the 2007 archives: http://discoveringalcoholic.com/recovery/trading-one-drug-for-another - What is MMT and why do we support it? http://discoveringalcoholic.com/alcoholism/sweet-dreams-go-up-in-smoke - Alcoholics, Addicts, and Sleep. http://discoveringalcoholic.com/addiction-recovery/getting-honest-with-yourself - Step Zero http://discoveringalcoholic.com/alcoholism/like-a-murder-of-crows - On drunkeness through rose colored glasses… -
Did Loose Lips Sink The Costa Concordia?
16 Jan 2012 | 8:46 pmThey say loose lips sink ships. Especially if those lips were loosened with alcohol. Reports are now coming out that some passengers witnessed Captain Francesco Schettino drinking at the bar with a “beautiful woman” shortly before his ship hit a rocky crag close to the shores of the Italian island of Giglio. On top of that, Italian prosecutors claim Schettino was steering the ship near the rocky shore to send a greeting signal to a friend - sounds suspiciously like the maritime version of a drunken booty call disaster. Plus there is the news that the captain basically fled the… -
The 4 Steps
15 Jan 2012 | 7:41 pmI was looking for ideas on dealing with difficult people and came across some good advice at James Altucher’s blog in the post ”How to be THE LUCKIEST GUY ON THE PLANET in 4 Easy Steps”. Step B of his plan is: B) Emotional– If someone is a drag on me, I cut them out. If someone lifts me up, I bring them closer. Nobody is sacred here. When the plane is going down, put the oxygen mask on your face first. Family, friends, people I love – I always try to be there for them and help. But I don’t get close to anyone bringing me down. This rule can’t be…
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Alcoholism Blog
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Jan 26, Alcoholism Intervention
26 Jan 2012 | 7:03 amOn this page alcoholism intervention is described and defined. -
Jan 23, Alcoholism Information Treatment
23 Jan 2012 | 7:34 amAlcoholism Information Treatment discusses the types of treatment available for different stages of alcohol abuse or addiction... -
Jan 21, Alcoholism Recovery Now
21 Jan 2012 | 10:03 amAlcoholism Recovery Now is a weekly radio show focusing on learning how to recover from alcoholism and addiction. -
Jan 21, Symptoms of Alcoholism
21 Jan 2012 | 8:52 amThis page describes symptoms of alcoholism that usually occur and can be evidence that you or your loved one has a problem. -
Jan 17, Addiction Recovery
17 Jan 2012 | 7:32 amAddiction Recovery answers common questions about when and how to do interventions.
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Alcoholism-A Life Sentence
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Alcoholism and Anxiety Link
24 Jan 2012 | 7:46 amAlcoholism and Anxiety: Beating the OddsDelivering a speech in a room full of strangers can be an anxiety-inducing experience. As a means to feel more at ease, many people will take a drink or two. Why so? Simple. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, which means it works to promote feelings of relaxation. Hence, it is but logical for anxiety and anxiety disorder sufferers to reach for -
A New Year for all us Addicts and Alcoholics!
14 Jan 2011 | 4:22 amA New You, and a New YearWith a new year on its way, you’ll hear all types of resolutions from friends and family members. Some choose to eat healthier in efforts to lose weight, some opt to get out of debt while others decide to become a bit less selfish and make a conscious effort to help others. A new year often signifies a renaissance, a new beginning for those who set and act on their -
Addiction Blog Interview-I Spread the Word!
3 Oct 2010 | 6:13 amI recently was interviewed by a guest blogger Brandon Yu atAlltreatment.com I hope some of my answers can help any of you out there struggling at the moment with Alcolholism and Addiction issues. Thanks Brandon. Good on you! -
8 Years Free From Alcoholism and Depression
24 Jul 2009 | 4:57 am8 YEARS FREE-HOORAYI celebrated 8 years dry on the 21st of July. How time has flown. As they say in the classics, "It was the best of times and it was the worst of times." It gives hope, if somebody who fell as low as I did, can get back to reality. Strength to all of you.Alcoholism,Depression,Addiction and Anxiety can kill you. Do not let it. -
Drug and Alcohol Abuse:10 Things I Hate about Alcoholism and Depression
8 Dec 2008 | 7:20 amMy own Drug and Alcohol Abuse took me into the world of Depression and Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms and Treatment. Something I cannot recommend. The phrases 'Dead Man Walking' and 'At the End of the Road' come to mind. Just looking at my Blog's photos should scare the daylights out of you. Even I sometimes have to remind myself that shell of a man was me.So here I am now. 2009 dawns and I have
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Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Help Blog
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Addiction Can Happen to Anyone
23 Jan 2012 | 1:22 amAfter completing 4 years at the University of Northern Colorado for my Bachelor of Science in 1990, 1 year at Johns Hopkins University for my Masters in -
Husband Denies That He is an Alcoholic
22 Jan 2012 | 10:55 amMy hubby drinks 6 pack of beer or a small bottle everyday after work, and then when it comes to Friday he will go out and drink with friends, get really -
Finding Happiness After Separating from Alcoholic/Abusive Husband
22 Jan 2012 | 10:50 amI just wanted to share with anyone who is feeling the despair and hopelessness of living with a significant other that is addicted to drug or alcohol that -
Does Alcohol Just Effect Me Differently Now Or Is Something Else Going On?
22 Jan 2012 | 3:40 amI was drinking heavily for about 10 years before scary things started happening which made me cut back significantly, but I'm looking for some insight -
My 40 Year Old Daughter Is an Addict. I Don't Know What To Do Anymore.
22 Jan 2012 | 3:06 amMy 40 year old daughter has struggled with drugs and alcohol for many years, since she was 20. I just don't know what to do anymore. There was a period
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before the RELAPSE, u might want to think about these questions
28 Jan 2012 | 1:43 amBefore the relapse...* you might want to think about these questions............... Will the rent or mortgage be paid during my relapse? Will the utility bills be paid during my relapse? Will I miss any appointments, birthdays, anniversaries; sales, concerts, get-togethers or other events because of this relapse? Will I have a job or business when the relapse is over? Will I have a roof over my head when the relapse is over? Will this relapse cause the end of a relationship I'm in? How will my family members react to this relapse? Number I will call if I need medical care as result of relapse… -
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Kilgores Bardo
24 Jan 2012 | 2:57 pm“We do not know how to escape the tyranny of the convenient monsters we have created” - Henry Miller A Bardo refers to the transitional stages between lifetimes in Buddhist tradition. It's the stripping of the layers of the onion after death. The exposing of the true self after so long in the dream of material existence. If I am to survive this dream, intact, and find meaning, happiness, or at the very least self acceptance, ... then I must induce this bardo state myself within this incarnation... I am demoralized. I haven't drank in three days, but there seems little reason not to. When… -
Welcome nelson1
24 Jan 2012 | 12:04 pmHi and welcome to the sober village. Please make yourself at home. Glad you are here. :yeah: -
Welcome Braiden.
24 Jan 2012 | 12:01 pmHi Braiden, Welcome to the sober village. I see your finding you way around. Thats a good thing. Tell us a little about yourself so we can get to know you better. Glad you joined us. :clap:
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Magic Mushrooms and Depression: Hype or Help?
27 Jan 2012 | 2:23 amA study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences examined how hallucinating with psilocybin (the active ingredient in so-called, “magic mushrooms”) may help depressed patients. read more -
Renewed Interest in Ecstasy Research
27 Jan 2012 | 1:51 amOn the surface, it sounds like a psychiatrists dream drug – a substance that brightens mood and gives a feeling of good will, even love, toward others. read more -
Program Lowers Recidivism in Marijuana Users on Parole
26 Jan 2012 | 3:18 amBack in 2006, a new program for parolees was instituted in five states. read more -
Families and Addiction Treatment Options
22 Jan 2012 | 6:47 amA new resource from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is aimed at helping families find treatment for addicted members. read more -
No Level of Alcohol is Safe During Pregnancy
21 Jan 2012 | 3:38 amA new study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research shows there is no safe level of alcohol a woman can consume during pregnancy. read more
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Closure to Start Healing from Loved One’s Death
16 Jan 2012 | 2:53 pmClosure is a way of closing the chapter on a part of your life. It can be the ending of a relationship, the grieving of a loved one who has passed away, or an end to a career. Many people need this to happen in order to move on with their lives. If they don’t have some sense of closure, they are never fully ever to move on. Yesterday was a huge step in accepting my sister’s death. My parents, older sister, and I finally got almost all the answers to the why, where, when, who, what, and how of Kristine’s passing. Why she was binge drinking to the point that she passed… -
Binge Drinking in the United States
10 Jan 2012 | 5:31 pmStorify on binge drinking in the United States View the story “Binge Drinking in the United States” on Storify Storified by SAD Tue, Jan 10 2012 18:30:58 · 31 views 2 1 5 Binge Drinking in the United States like 0 Share Email Embed Storify on binge drinking in the United States Share “ New @CDCgov Report Shows More Than 38 Million American Binge Drink 4 or More Times a Month goo.gl/fb/NrUOh SAD Tue, Jan 10 2012 13:34:12 ReplyRetweet Share Stop Alcohol Deaths | Changing the drinking culture The Centers of Disease and Prevention Control (CDC) have released a new fact sheet… -
New CDC Report Shows More Than 38 Million American Binge Drink 4 or More Times a Month
10 Jan 2012 | 12:22 pmThe Centers of Disease and Prevention Control (CDC) have released a new fact sheet today showing that more than 38 million Americans binge drink four or times a month, consuming an average of eight drinks at a time. Binge drinking is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States. It is estimated that about 80,000 deaths in the US can be associated to binge drinking. People tend to think that people who binge drink are alcoholics. In actuality, they usually are not. Some of the statistics in the fact sheet: 16.2 percent of adults in the US who binge drink make less than… -
Woman Goes to Jail for Poisoning Baby With Alcohol While Breastfeeding
4 Jan 2012 | 1:43 pmAlcohol poisoning is something that can result in brain damage and/or death. It also affects the people around you because they are the ones who are left trying to pick up the pieces. However, a story coming out of Russia shows another devastating way that binge drinking and alcohol poisoning doesn’t affect just you. Thanks to one of our readers who forwarded us this story. A mother has been sentenced to three and a half year in jail for killing her baby. How did she do this? By breastfeeding him. According to RiaNovosti, Maria Shnip was binge drinking on a liter of port, and that her… -
Happy New Year! Drunk Driving and Walking Can Be Dangerous
31 Dec 2011 | 5:29 pmThis evening is the last day of 2011. There are many of us who are starting to put on our party outfits, fix our hair, and get everything else ready for the New Year’s Eve parties that are going on all around us. You want to have a great time, and this might cause you to drink too much. Before you do so, think. Is it really worth it? Can you have fun without having that 4th, 5th, etc. drink? No, it’s not worth it, and yes, you can have fun without drinking too much. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism show that during Christmas and New Year’s, two to three…

