Alcohol-related deaths are up in America, and the cost of alcohol might be partly to blame. While no single reason explains why more people are…
There are myriad health issues associated with alcoholism, including liver damage and heart disease. But there are also other lesser-known side effects that alcoholics can…
Alcoholism is a frightening disease for both the one addicted to alcohol and those who love him or her. The psychological aspects of this deadly…
As teens head back to school, it’s a good time to remind parents to be aware of trends in drug and alcohol abuse among students…
By Jenni Deming If you’re considered medically obese — or have been at some point in your life — you know firsthand how cruel such…
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) [i] produced by the American Psychiatric Association is often referred to as the “doctor’s bible,”…
You and your friends may joke about all the stuff you did last night while getting drunk that you didn’t remember. But memory problems associated…
The cost of drug and alcohol rehab can be high, and if you opt for a high-end addiction treatment center to ensure that you have…
Recovery High Schools are increasingly popular around the USA as an effective means of rehabilitating and ensuring the long-term sobriety of teens who have gone…
For hundreds of years, people have suspected that alcoholism and other types of addiction may be heritable. In recent years, however, science has begun to…