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June 5, 2020

Genetics and Addiction

The Nature vs. Nurture Debate   Genetics, early life experiences and environmental factors all play a role in addiction.  “Roughly speaking, 50 percent of the contributors to […]
May 15, 2020

Drinking and Driving

Drinking and Driving– A Deadly Combination. The danger of driving while under the influence of alcohol is widely known. General awareness and stiffer laws have increased […]
March 4, 2019

Addiction: Signs and Behaviors That May be Interfering with Your Family

Jennifer White was a 36-year-old avid runner. At first, she started running to maintain a healthy weight. But as time went on, she started increasing the […]
March 6, 2017

Brain Changes Caused by Alcohol

Alcohol is the most consumed drug by minors. When those aged 12-20 drink alcohol, over 90% of them are engaging in binge drinking. It is typical […]
February 16, 2017

GHB-ware

Because of their propensity to cause drowsiness, lethargy and amnesia, many prescription drugs are often used as “date rape” drugs. Rohypnol and GHB, are for insomnia, […]
February 16, 2017

Liquid Alcohol

How bicycle pumps and ball needles were introduced to drinking we may never know. But a new drinking trend, that doesn’t involve drinking, is getting people […]
October 26, 2016

Can Teen Alcoholism Start At Home?

You’re having a family party, and the wine is flowing. Your son is eager to be considered one of the “adults” and asks for his own […]
August 30, 2016

Road to Recovery

When JuliAnn Crommelin was 13, she started sneaking beers out of her parent’s kitchen cabinet. “Drinking just put me in a different state of mind. It […]
June 3, 2016

New Survey on Underage Drinking

Despite recent studies (including SAMHSA’s study of underage drinking from 2002-2013) that indicate underage drinking is declining in America, a new national survey of 300 teenagers […]