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29th September 2009
With the increase of binge and underage drinking are we heading for problems of an epidemic scale? Is the fun and free living going to come back and haunt us in the not so distant future? Well it is certainly possible as diabetes, liver failure and so man... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
The Hangover Experience:Prevention and Recovery
Similar to other college freshman, I was drunk the following weekend seemingly forgetting how horrendous my previous hangover was.
Why Is My Head Pounding? Why am I Nauseated? Why me?
Because of ... Read >
Author: jay19th September 2009
Over half of Americans today take a multivitamin of some kind, believing that it will help them to stave off chronic disease and health deficiencies – but health experts are in disagreement over the necessity of these supplements. Some doctors and nutri... Read >
Author: wbdoyle15th September 2009
Social context Many social traditions and activities are very associated with drinking beer, such as playing cards, darts, or other games. The consumption of beer in isolation and excess may be associated with people drinking away their troubles, while dr... Read >
Author: Garland Drake03rd September 2009
The clinical term for alcohol dependence is alcoholism. Alcoholism is loosely defined as the inability to control the amount of alcohol that is consumed. Alcohol is considered to abused when unhealthy drinking habits exist such as drinking too much in one... Read >
Author: EdPhilips03rd September 2009
The clinical term for alcohol dependence is alcoholism. Alcoholism is loosely defined as the inability to control the amount of alcohol that is consumed. Alcohol is considered to abused when unhealthy drinking habits exist such as drinking too much in one... Read >
Author: EdPhilips18th August 2009
For everyone alcohol is considered as the choice ingredient for a good time and party. But after consumption of alcohol, it results in several types of issues that can be from physical actions to biological reactions. Some people experience hangover after... Read >
Author: Robert Bell21st July 2009
Drunk driving has long been a problem in the United States for a couple of decades now.
In 2007 alone, almost thirteen thousand people died as a result of DUI (driving while under the influence) related accidents.
Although there has been a signific... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group09th July 2009
Alcohol-related problems cost the city of San Francisco an estimated $175 million annually indicating an urgent need for alcohol education and effective alcohol rehabilitation.
The Office of Drug Control Policy reported the percent of students reporti... Read >
Author: addictioprofessor05th July 2009
Does alcohol make you fat?
Everybody likes to throw a few back with friends - some a little more than others ;-)
But, if you're on a weight loss plan one night of drinking can really set you back. Many of us realize the calorie consumption that goe... Read >
Author: Justin Yule29th June 2009
Introduction
As the Government proposes to call ‘time’ on cut price drinks promotions we provide some need to know facts about the mandatory code.
The Government is currently proposing a new era for the sale of alcohol, with laws prohibiting bar... Read >
Author: Drinkaware19th June 2009
Women's bodies and are all different and some women are more fertile than others. Some women can become pregnant very easily. Others may try for months or even years without getting pregnant. If you are having difficulty getting pregnant, it may be h... Read >
Author: Claire Carpenter18th June 2009
If you want to catch more carp it is very advisable to put them at their ease right?! Many substances will do this in carp even as simply as by releasing more glucose into their blood (smoking does this in humans and is the first thing a smoker experience... Read >
Author: Tim F. Richardson15th June 2009
I have found a way to do exactly as I please and get away with it. It is so simple that I cannot believe I have never used it before.
All I have to do is point to someone who may be remotely associated with me, and say "They made me do it".
I have ... Read >
Author: Elsabe Smit05th June 2009
When a person has unhealthy drinking habits, like drinking too much in one sitting or drinking every day, this can be qualified as alcohol abuse. It can affect many aspects of people's lives, leading to dependence. Dependence on alcohol is also termed alc... Read >
Author: EdPhilips05th June 2009
This year, several states in the South rank as the least healthy states in the United States. Every year, America’s Health Rankings, a collaborative partnership between United Health Foundation, the American Public Health Association, and Partnership fo... Read >
Author: David Lee04th June 2009
Gout is an arthritis that normally causes an inflammation around joints, such as knees or elbows. Many everyday things that need to be done can cause a person with gout pain, thing like putting on pants or walking. Gout can be caused from a higher then ... Read >
Author: Dennis James04th June 2009
People with drinking problem take the substance to get a comfortable feeling. Alcohol might help them deal with issues of trauma, stress, or physical pain. By drinking alcohol they might be getting temporary relief of the loneliness they feel, depression,... Read >
Author: Antin Kurniawan30th May 2009
It sounds like a lubricant you would use to grease your car, but in fact, resveratrol, is far from that. For the fitness radicals seeking eternal life and healthy lifestyles, Resveratrol is indeed a revitalizing substance, but not for vehicles. No! Its po... Read >
Author: Alfitness15th May 2009
If you know someone who is suffering from alcohol abuse, it is important to help them get treatment to avoid long-term health problems. It can sometimes be difficult to tell if a friend or relative has an alcohol abuse problem. Since alcohol abuse is a fa... Read >
Author: michal15th May 2009
Parents are sometimes reluctant to report their kids’ friends when they’re drinking or taking drugs. But they could be saving their lives, and the lives of their own kids.
Parents often have questions about how to handle the fact that young adult o... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart15th May 2009
Accomplishing your goals in life can be pretty hard under any circumstances but when alcohol enters the picture, it’s an uphill climb that might last forever.
I recently heard a story about a young man, an excellent musician, who had it made very ear... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart22nd April 2009
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about 25,000 lives have been saved since the 1975 inception of MLDA laws. It is estimated that between 700-900 lives are saved each year due to these precautionary measures taken agai... Read >
Author: Paul Steiner Family Insurance17th April 2009
If you are looking for information about help for alcoholism, you will find the below related article very helpful. It provides a refreshing perspective that is much related to help for alcoholism and in some manner related to drinking problems, alcoholis... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni17th April 2009
If you are looking for information about alcoholism facts, you will find the below related article very helpful. It provides a refreshing perspective that is much related to alcoholism facts and in some manner related to alcohol treatment centers, suboxon... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni04th March 2009
Signs of a Cheating Wife-Could It Happen To You
Some people can go through their entire life cheating on their partners. These people are very good at making up stories and also very good at covering their tracks. Discovering that your spouse might be ... Read >
Author: Pat Wilder18th January 2009
Binge drinking is a serious section is all intake disorders, plus anorexia and bulimia. Understanding binging is the key to resolve all mass-allied disorders.
What gorge drinking? Do we all gorge occasionally? Is binging synonymous with darling of foo... Read >
Author: Jan Richards16th January 2009
Helpful Advice to Help You Win Your Ex Back
Getting through a rough breakup can be a lot easier if you have a little help working out the details of what you'll need to do to get your ex back. Sometimes just a helping hand can make all the di... Read >
Author: kanetohman16th January 2009
Coping With Breakup Stress
There are a lot of ways for coping with breakup stress, and some are healthy while others aren't. Here's a list of suggestions of ways to constructively take your mind off the pain, and ways that seem like they'd help b... Read >
Author: kanetohman05th January 2009
I'm going to talk about the various types of natural cures for snoring available today. Are you tired of your snoring habit? Are you afraid of the side effects of anti-snoring drugs? If you answered yes to these questions, then you are better off capitali... Read >
Author: Melissa Patterson11th December 2008
Women who participate in the popular weekend pastime of binge drinking are increasing their risk of developing cancer according to a new study.
The study showed that women who consumed approximately two bottles of wine during a two day period more than... Read >
Author: EdPhilips24th November 2008
Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused drug in the United States. For most people who drink, alcohol is a pleasant accompaniment to social activities. Moderate alcohol use-up to two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women and older peop... Read >
Author: Jonas Smith18th November 2008
We're always being told to count our units and make sure we don't drink too much, but how many of us actually know how many units of alcohol are in our regular drinks?So, whether you're a fan of bottled beers, a glass of red or a quick gin and tonic, let ... Read >
Author: paulcentric12th November 2008
We all go into a trance every day maybe reading, or watching the television, and that imaginary world can become real in your mind, in the sense that it fully engages your emotions. As you get fully engrossed in the story, your worries fade away until all... Read >
Author: Lyta Humphris12th November 2008
We all go into a trance every day maybe reading, or watching the television, and that imaginary world can become real in your mind, in the sense that it fully engages your emotions. As you get fully engrossed in the story, your worries fade away until all... Read >
Author: Lyta Humphris11th November 2008
Sending our kids away to college used to be a milestone – a big accomplishment. The kids would get a better general education and a good grounding as experts in their chosen field. They would leave home as teens, and come home as adults, ready and abl... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart23rd October 2008
Prohibitionists and other conservatives have long viewed beer as the devil's brew. Beer itself isn't so bad; it's people that have given it a bad rap. When used in a controlled, social setting, beer is nothing more than a cold, refreshing break time treat... Read >
Author: Kdavinder07th October 2008
Recently, 120 university presidents joined a movement aimed at lowering the drinking age to 18. They feel there would be less alcohol addiction and abuse if alcohol were more accessible. Since there are no statistics to support this theory, and plenty t... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart07th October 2008
Whilst it's true that most of us are a long way off needing to take the 12 steps programme, a goodly proportion of the adult population of this country unwind at the end of the day with a glass of something.
And that's not just the occasional day but m... Read >
Author: Karen Martin09th September 2008
The occurrence of an alcohol blackout is unpredictable both in severity and in timing.
When an individual experiences an alcohol induced blackout, his consciousness remains throughout the period but will be unable to have complete recollection of what ... Read >
Author: Bill Urell17th August 2008
When it is time to stop binge drinking, it’s time to deal with the physical and emotional issues that lead to the alcohol abuse. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that binge drinking is not just a college student problem. ... Read >
Author: Mark C Roberts21st July 2008
"Alcohol remains the most heavily abused substance by America's youth," said acting Surgeon General Kenneth Moritsugu. At least 11 million kids are underage drinkers, with nearly 7.2 million of them binge drinking, which means having more than five drinks... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON17th July 2008
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome affects approximately 1-2 out of every 1,000 births. Prenatal exposure to alcohol can have many subtle side effects such as: trouble learning, impaired development, mental retardation, facial deformities and an inherited propensity ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON16th July 2008
Drinking and driving destroys thousands of lives each year. Alcohol has a way of "sneaking up on you" sometimes and the effects of alcohol can be unpredictable. Some nights you may have two beers and feel a buzz, while other nights you're almost at ten an... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON09th July 2008
Abusing alcohol and other substances is a big problem out there and if you are one of them then I am afraid that you are suffering from substance abuse. It is an expensive problem in more ways than one as it also effects family, friends and work colleague... Read >
Author: EdPhilips06th July 2008
The effects of alcohol can change quickly from the perfect buzz to violent vomiting and passing out. Alcoholic beverages suppress the amygdala (the fear-sensing portion of the brain), while simultaneously stimulating the reward centers, so it's no surpris... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON03rd July 2008
Where does one draw the line between being a social drinker and having an alcohol addiction? For many people, the lines aren't always so clear, especially when everyone around them seems to be binge drinking, drinking on a daily basis or glamorizing alcoh... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON03rd July 2008
Now more than ever there is a focus on what products and services should and should not be advertised to the masses. On a daily basis we are bombarded by thousands of promotional messages, brand names and strap lines that on a subconscious level can shape... Read >
Author: Daniel Collins01st July 2008
Alcohol abuse can be tough to determine in this day and age. It seems like every 20-something is binge drinking on the weekends. Perhaps it's just a rite of passage? Likewise, it seems like all your coworkers are slamming back a few brews after work to le... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON30th June 2008
Researchers from Liverpool John Moores University have warned that Europe's binge drinking and drug culture among young people could potentially cause a sexual health crisis.
The researchers came to this conclusion after undertaking a study, which reve... Read >
Author: Sarah Hyllok20th May 2008
Many dates have turned to be a nightmare for many women due to excessive consumption of alcohol. Men use alcohol as a 'date rape' drug to exploit women. Women and alcohol are inseparable since women are more prone to alcohol addiction. Once a woman gets u... Read >
Author: Francis K Githinji30th April 2008
When is Scotch not whisky? When it's 21st century.
Vijay Mallya, head of United Breweries Group, owner of Whyte & Mackay has caused consternation in the staid world of Scotch whisky production by suggesting that he wants to spice-up Scotch with natural... Read >
Author: Sam Scribbler28th April 2008
Did you know that nearly 10% of Florida’s sixth graders binge drink? Did you know that percentage increases to 30% by the time the kids are in high school? Did you know that the prevalence of prescription drug abuse is so high that Florida is now nickn... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart25th April 2008
Alcoholic liver disease is a widespread problem that can eventually lead to death. In this section, I reveal what the liver does and the symptoms of a dysfunctional, alcohol induced liver.
What Is The Liver?
The liver is situated just under the rig... Read >
Author: Gene17th March 2008
Overcoming acid reflux can be a difficult task since the condition tends to be chronic for most that suffer from it. The most common symptom of heartburn can be a severely uncomfortable feeling for many especially after eating a meal. There is a wealth of... Read >
Author: Andrew McNaught29th August 2007
Newquay is now a major tourist destination, with many people enjoying the benefits of staying in a newquay hotel. Tourists come principally on account of the 10 long and accessible sandy beaches. A newquay break is welcome to everyone, those enjoying the ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd August 2007
It may surprise you to know that college and university campuses are scenes to more than just socializing and learning. All too often, they can also be the scenes of a crime. Awareness of this problem has grown dramatically over the last twenty years, an... Read >
Author: Rob Daniels08th June 2007
In the quest for the essence of doing business with China, Hong Kong is historically speaking a logical port of call. In this dynamic city with a population of more than 7 million, we team up with Daniël Ben-Ezra, Media Director of Spotz Media. Decembe... Read >
Author: shane paul04th June 2007
No one ever sets out to become an alcoholic. It is an insidious problem, that sneaks in the back door when you're not looking. What some people consider "normal" drinking is actually the early stages of alcoholism. Much of what you might find as socially ... Read >
Author: William G. DeFoore30th May 2007
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a lot easier than you may think, when in reality all it takes is a few changes to your daily routine and dietary habits and you will see a dramatic increase in your overall well-being.
Excessive alcohol consumption c... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton06th February 2007
Britons are drinking too much, shout the headlines. Out of those who live in Great Britain, two thirds say they drink to excess at least once a week and almost a quarter hurt themselves while they are intoxicated. This is according to a report by the Drin... Read >
Author: michael challiner16th November 2006
Safe travel tips for young people
Traveling abroad, student travel, safety and road trip planning
It is no secret that when young people vacation with their friends, alcohol consumption is high and partying is the primary past-time. However, with the un... Read >
Author: Caren Jacob02nd October 2006
Copyright 2006 Rob Daniels
It may surprise you to know that college and university campuses are scenes to more than just socializing and learning. All too often, they can also be the scenes of a crime. Awareness of this problem has grown dramatically o... Read >
Author: Rob Daniels28th June 2006
Over half of Americans today take a multivitamin of some kind, believing that it will help them to stave off chronic disease and health deficiencies – but health experts are in disagreement over the necessity of these supplements. Some doctors and nutriti... Read >
Author: Jeff Matson08th June 2006
Sentencing Alternatives:
Alcohol and Drug Rehabs
Incarceration in the county jail offers no rehabilitative benefit for the DUI offender. Unfortunately, some people have addiction problems to alcohol that are simply not addressed with being punished b... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky15th May 2006
There have been many articles written about the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. And there have many debates and researches that referred to this issue.
Some experts say moderate drinking during pregnancy is okay, but there are others who belie... Read >
Author: Alison White17th October 2005
Take a little double vision add a touch of dizziness, sprinkle in some clumsy, mix with slow reflexes and there we have it a recipe for fate.
This is a lethal cocktail of symptoms namely a death sentence for any motorist jumping behind the wheel of a ... Read >
Author: Kacy Carr08th September 2005
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When I was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age
of 21, I had not given the first thought to living a
healthy diabetic lifestyle. As far as I was concerned, a healthy lifestyle was reserved only f... Read >
Author: Brandon C. Hall
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