Alcohol Addiction

The Power of the Silver Screen: Teens, Movies and Alcohol

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 04:46:52 +0000

Teens often imitate mom, dad and other adults. And it looks as though they may also imitate some of what they see in movies.

These Factors May Raise Your Back Pain Risk

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:00:02 +0000

Lower back pain can be irritating at best and debilitating at worse. For some, simple lifestyle changes may make a huge difference.

Seeing Drinking Through the Eyes of Social Media

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 19:00:42 +0000

Good times with friends sometimes involve a little drinking, but social media may be sending the wrong message about drinking too much.

Don't Overdo the Gameday Drinking

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 16:19:28 +0000

A once-in-a-lifetime play or winning touchdown during the Super Bowl is enough to make any fan celebrate. Many fans may channel that excitement into celebratory drinking, which can quickly get out of hand.

Drinking in Middle Age: Keep It Light

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 19:04:38 +0000

While drinking isn't all bad when it comes to your health, going overboard can be a problem. Too much alcohol in middle age may have some serious health effects.

Super Bowl Safety: Gameday Drinking

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:01:07 +0000

"Fans don’t let fans drive drunk." That modification of the familiar quote comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). And it's a timely reminder with Super Bowl XLIX coming up.

How Your Drinking Patterns May Affect Your Liver

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 03:05:44 +0000

Drinking too much can be unhealthy for the liver, but taking a break may help. Daily drinking may increase cirrhosis risk, and for those who do drink, wine may be the least damaging option.

What a Daily Drink Might Do for Your Heart

Tue, 20 Jan 2015 19:34:54 +0000

That nightcap or glass of wine with dinner may be doing more than just relaxing you at the end of a long day. It could be boosting your heart health.

How Overtime Can Affect Your Drinking Habits

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 21:35:49 +0000

Logging extra long hours at work might frustrate friends and family and limit free time, but can it also drive some people to drink?

Communities Could Curb Binge Drinking

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 16:48:27 +0000

Just after the revelry of New Year's Eve, some sobering news came to light about alcohol consumption in the US. Experts are stressing the importance of community efforts to curb binge drinking.