Binge Drinking and Young Adults

Studies suggest that young adults are more likely to engage in binge drinking than older adults. This leads to increased involvement in fatal vehicle crashes, sexual assault, unprotected sex, violence, property damage, and increased risk of physical and mental health problems.

Is Alcoholism Caused By Genetics or By the Environment?

Since a person's risk of developing alcoholism is 60% determined by his genetics and 40% by his environment, it is claimed that the problem of alcohol addiction can be addressed from both genetic and environmental perspectives.

Substance Abuse Treatment Issues

Learn about substance abuse treatment, how it really helps you and society - tips, guides and professional advice.

A Look at Drug Abuse Treatment Centers

Learn about drug abuse treatment centers, how it really helps you and society, and where to find one.

Are Your Kids Drinking And Driving?

Alcohol is not difficult for kids to get. Over 50% of eighth graders said it was fairly easy or very easy to obtain alcohol.

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These men and women battle with alcoholism, drug addictions and homelessness. Many others suffer from mental illnesses that range from simple depression to full-blown schizophrenia. These castaways from what we call society wage a daily war against a combination of all of the above, if they have the strength or the resources to fight at all.

Alcohol Detox Programs: Do They Stop Alcohol Withdrawal?

This article is to provide the reader with information pertaining to alcohol withdrawal and how alcohol detox programs deal with alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

About Marijuana

Weed, pot, Mary Jane, herb, dope, grass. Marijuana goes by many names, but no matter what you call it, it remains the number one illegal recreational drug in the United States. Though some states have laws permitting the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, possession and distribution of the drug is still largely considered a misdemeanor. Yet, regardless of whether or not any drug is legal, abuse is still possible and always very harmful. Despite arguments for and against its use, marijuana users may not be immune to addiction.

Liver Damage and Lindsay Lohan: A Warning Signal for Teens and Twenty-Somethings?

Reports of possible liver damage from alcohol abuse by American actress Lindsay Lohan may help debunk the myth that liver damage and cirrhosis of the liver won't happen to someone in their 20's.

Rehabilitation Center, Treatment For Loved Ones

If you are in the process of picking out an alcohol rehabilitation center that will provide you or a loved with treatment of alcoholism, make sure it has a comprehensive rehabilitation service treatment program.

Buying Narcotic Painkillers Online - Why I Don't Any More

I used to waste MEGA dollars buying Vicodin online to support my ravenous habit. Read how I GOT OFF VICODIN, kicked the nasty habit, and got my life back.

Tips For Raising Drug - Free Teens

If you're the parent of a teen, handling the subject of drug abuse may be a problem area for you. Protect your family against the threat of drugs with tips on how to raise drug-free teens, courtesy of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.

Young Adults and Addictions: 5 Ways a Parent Can Support Their Child

If a parent has a child who is struggling with addictions, it can be a relief to know ways to support your child so they can stay sober. A parent cannot patrol their loved one but can become more knowledgeable as to what is available to avoid relapse.

How to Choose a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehab Program

It is difficult to know how to choose the most effective drug and alcohol rehab. It is my hope that this article will provide you with some useful information, as well as, direct you to an excellent addiction treatment referral resource.