The Difference Between Mezcal and Tequila
If you haven’t heard by now, mezcal is quickly gaining its popularity over tequila. Especially in american bars. So why is this just now becoming so popular and is there a chance it could bring its cousin More...
Pedestrian Accidents: A Serious Problem With Deadly Consequences
Did you know that thousands of American pedestrians are killed each year as a result of traffic crashes and motor vehicle accidents? Thousands more are treated in emergency room departments for nonfatal injuries. More...
Six Signs of Alcohol Abuse in Teenagers
Alcohol abuse in teenagers is a serious condition. While most will have tried alcohol and will drink at some point during their teen years, alcohol abuse poses serious risks. Inebriation is one of the leading causes More...
Are Non-12-Step Recovery Approaches Effective?
Although the 12 step approach to addiction recovery is possibly the best known, it is by no means the only source of support for people overcoming substance abuse. Non 12 step drug rehab encompasses different methodologies More...
6 Incredible Ways Jogging Helped Me Recover From My Addiction
Alcohol reared its ugly head into my life when I was nine years old, when I managed to sneak some at a family party. That was the first time I got drunk. Our relationship extended throughout my teenage years. I More...
NJ Supreme Court Rules Over 20,000 Breathalyzer Tests Inadmissible
The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that more than 20,000 breath tests conducted by police in DWI cases are not admissible because the breathalyzer machines were not properly calibrated. People who were convicted More...
Russ Taff Returns to the Grand Ole Opry
GRAMMY® and Dove Award-winning vocalist Russ Taff returned to the Grand Ole Opry® stage last weekend, as the new documentary, Russ Taff: I Still Believe, prepares to hit more than 700 theaters across the country More...
Sophia Zayas, Peter Zayas sentenced to 15 years in jail for charges related to death of their 2-month-old daughter
Senior U.S. District Judge Robert C. Brack sentenced Peter John Zayas, 33, this afternoon in federal court in Las Cruces, N.M., to 15 years of imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release for his conviction More...
Casual Drinking vs. Alcoholism: Knowing When You’ve Crossed the Line
Millions of Americans enjoy consuming alcoholic beverages on a regular basis. From a night out bar-hopping with friends to a glass of wine at home with dinner, there’s nothing wrong with having a couple of drinks. But More...
The Correlation Between Artists and Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Does Creativity and Substance Abuse Go Hand-in-Hand?
Art is a beautiful thing. It is the ultimate form of expression and it is exactly what separates humans from any other organism on Earth. We, humans, are empathetic beings and we can both feel and evoke emotions More...
How to Learn More About Your Family Medical History
A doctor will often ask about the health of your relatives during a medical checkup, as they will be looking for clues on the best diagnosis and treatment options to provide today and in the future. This is because More...
The seven mistakes that can turn a simple DUI case into a disaster
photo/ jessica45 In the last couple of months, DUI arrests in Denver, Colorado have been increasing in number. Present day statistics show an average of 56.4 arrests per month or 1.9 DWI arrests per day. These numbers More...
Boy Scouts to make condoms and consumption of alcohol available at World Jamboree
The World Organization of the Scout Movement promotes the use of condoms and alcohol for attendees in its health and safety guidelines for next year’s 24th World Jamboree to be held at the Summit Bechtel More...
What To Do If You Think You Have A Drug Or Alcohol Problem
Unfortunately, substance abuse is a common occurrence these days, and if you feel you are struggling with these issues, try not to feel ashamed or alone. In fact, many people are going through what you are too right More...
What Hangovers Do to the Mind and Body
There is a reason why alcohol is so popular: it’s an effective short-term relief from the stresses of work and life that many people feel week in and week out. It’s also deeply ingrained in the norms of western More...
4 Reasons You Aren’t Sleeping Well
Many people find themselves hitting a dip at some point in the day feeling exhausted. It can affect your mood, your performance at work, and even your family life. This is usually attributed to not sleeping More...
The workings of a usual alcohol rehab center
Addiction can derail us and our loved ones from the right path of our lives. Once you realize that a mistake has been made, you have to get out of it. Rehab centers are quite important for recovering alcoholics More...
4 Ways Becoming Sober Can Change Your Life
Most people will agree that alcohol is enjoyable. It tastes good when mixed in a variety of different ways. Not only is it an activity which is accepted as a social activity, it lowers a person’s inhibitions More...
Why Quitting Alcohol Alone Can Be Dangerous
Why Quitting Alcohol Alone Can Be Dangerous Alcohol addiction is widespread and has a serious impact on the lives of people who are addicted and their families. People who are concerned about someone’s alcohol More...
Where To Find Help For Alcohol Dependency
Alcohol dependency can be a particularly cruel thing to deal with. It affects you, your family, your job, your opportunities for education of even just life improvement. And when you’re inside of the cycle, More...
