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Pints Before Puberty Makes Risky Adults
Teens that start drinking before their bodies finish developing may wind up with a few bad drinking habits later in life. It’s no wonder there are laws prohibiting teens from drinking.
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Smoke Makes Boozers Cloudy
Smoking can make people look like an older person, but can it make people think like an older person? Alcoholics that also smoke may be prematurely aging their brains.
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College Girls Out-Boozing Boys
Men and women are equal at many tasks, but drinking may not be among them. Too many college girls have been trying to keep up with the boys when it comes to drinking.
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Too Many Pregnant Teens Using
Substance abuse is a serious issue for any teen girl, but if that girl is pregnant, the problem is exponentially greater. Extra support might be necessary to help pregnant teens get sober.
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Doctors to Screen for Alcohol Misuse
During routine visits to a primary care doctor, adults may be asked about their drinking habits. There’s no need to feel singled out; the questions will be asked of everyone.
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Texting, Driving Teens Take More Risks
Texting and driving teens more likely to drink and drive and not wear seatbelt
Boozing to Manage Mood
Alcohol dependence found in people who used alcohol to soothe mood disorder symptoms
Heavyweight Drinkers
Alcohol consumption at high levels may be harder on people who are overweight
Will One Drink Hurt the Baby?
Alcohol drinking during pregnancy debate continues
Getting Smashed: A Real Heart Breaker
Binge drinking might increase the risk for heart disease later in life
Safety First Means Sober Driving
Alcohol and substance use involved in fatally wounding US drivers
Unhealthy Cocktail After Stomach Surgery
Alcohol abuse care twice as likely in gastric bypass patients than in those using other methods
Go Ahead, Have The Alcohol Talk
Alcohol consumption patterns going into college were influenced by parents
After ICU, Alcoholics Likely Return
Alcohol withdrawal patients in ICU return more often if they have psychiatric condition
Childhood Woes Impact Adult Stability
Alcoholics with a past suicide attempt had history of troubled childhood
Success Over Teen Drinking
Alcohol misuse can start early but personality focused interventions may help
Using to Cope With Parental Deployment
Alcohol and substance use rates too high in kids with deployed parent
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What is Alcoholism?
Sure, you enjoy the occasional beer--or maybe you like to let loose once in a while. But does your drinking mean you have alcoholism and just how many drinks does it take to make an alcoholic? This video explores the realities of alcohol abuse.
Ask the Psychologist: Angry Drinking
You could be a perfectly cheerful person when sober, but when you drink, you become The Hulk. Why? How do you stop it? Dr. Gardere has the answers.
Alcohol and Depression - a Dangerous Duo
That vodka cranberry seems like the perfect antidote to your depression, but drinking it would not be the wisest decision. Find out why.
Drinking and Driving
Someone is killed by a drunk driver every 45 minutes. Does this make you MADD? Learn more about drunk driving, from what blood alcohol level really means to how drinking and driving can irreparably change your life.
Staging an Intervention
So, someone you care about is drinking too much and you want to have an intervention. While interventions can work, a person who abuses alcohol must be willing to stop drinking. Here are tips for convincing your friend that its time to quit drinking.
Seeking Support
If you or someone you care about is suffering from a drinking disorder, alcohol rehab--from Alcoholics Anonymous to Rational Recovery--can help with alcoholism. To learn more about how best to help an alcoholic, check out this video.
The End Result of Alcoholism
Many people are able to responsibly use alcohol. However, repeated alcohol abuse or a diagnosis of alcoholism can both lead to severe consequences. Here, we'll look at what addiction can mean to your body--from cirrhosis to cancer.
Teen Addiction: Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Teen drinking, smoking and drug abuse are all real worries for parents today. Knowing the signs of addiction can make it possible for parents to get their children into addiction treatment, like drug rehab. Here are tips for parents.
