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Housing First a Unique Approach to Lowering Alcohol Abuse Among Mentally Ill Homeless
Two of the top reasons that people become homeless are mental illness and alcohol abuse or other forms of substance abuse, and a new program called Housing First is taking steps to provide a solution. A recent study found that … Continue reading
Alcohol Abuse Facts You May Not Know
There are many alcohol abuse facts that you may not know. For instance did you know that every individual is different when it comes to how much alcohol they can consume before they start to feel the effects? Individuals who … Continue reading
Alcohol Facts You Should Know
There are a number of alcohol facts that everyone should know, and this knowledge could help lower the rate of alcohol abuse by preventing excessive drinking in the first place. For instance the amount which is considered a single drink. … Continue reading
5 Warning Signs of Alcohol Abuse
1. One of the most common signs of alcohol abuse is drinking excessively. This may mean drinking to get drunk or consuming alcohol until you become unconscious and pass out. Binge drinking does not usually occur every day but … Continue reading
Is Marijuana Use Safer Than Alcohol?
A recent study performed by New York University researchers documents the psychosocial impacts of marijuana use and alcohol use among high school seniors. The study can be found in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse as well … Continue reading
Research Shows Alcohol Abuse in Military Veterans May be Triggered by Civilian Life Stress
New research shows that military veterans may engage in alcohol abuse due to the stressors of civilian life, and that this is a higher risk for military veterans than for civilians. National Guard soldiers who returned home after leaving … Continue reading
Alcohol Abuse May Cause Sleep Disturbances Even After Alcohol Use is Stopped
Study results have shown that alcohol abuse can cause sleep disturbances even after all alcohol use is stopped. A number of studies have shown that the sleep patterns of current and past alcoholics are not the same as sleep … Continue reading
Study Shows Alcohol Abuse May be Helped by Brief Counseling but Drug Abuse is Not
Alcohol abuse may be helped by a brief period of counseling but this is not the case with drug abuse according to a new study by Boston University. For more than 10 years the Substance Abuse and Mental Health … Continue reading
5 Emotions Your Family May Feel if you Have a Substance Abuse Problem
1. Worry- Substance abuse can have a profound effect on your family members and friends. These individuals may worry constantly because of your drug addiction or alcohol abuse, concerned that your drug addiction will harm you or someone else. When … Continue reading
New Study Shows a Single Binge Drinking Episode can Have Serious Health Consequences
A new research study shows that even one binge drinking episode can harm your health significantly. The study was performed by the University of Massachusetts Medical School and the results of this type of alcohol abuse were surprising. According to … Continue reading
5 Relapse Prevention Tips for Drug Addiction and Alcohol Abuse
1. Avoid Medications with High Abuse Potential- One of the most common relapse prevention tips for drug addiction and alcohol abuse is to avoid any medications that may be habit forming or that have a high addiction potential unless these … Continue reading
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When It Comes to Alcohol Abuse do 12 Step Programs Work?
12 step programs are often used for individuals who have alcohol abuse or addiction problems, but how effective are these programs and do they actually work? Every individual is different, and will consume alcohol in different amounts and for different … Continue reading
