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Teen Drug Abuse: Teachable Moments
Some parents mistakenly think that a single conversation with their teenager about the risks of drug use is enough. But an ongoing conversation is far more effective. WebMD offers tips on answering your teen's questions honestly and keeping the dialogue open.
Do alcohol ads really influence teen drinking?
New research looks at the impact when teens viewed more TV ads for alcoholic beverages
Are Older Americans at Risk for Alcohol or Drug Addiction?
Rates of alcoholism and painkiller addiction are growing among older adults, and the negative effects can be worse in later life. Are you at risk?
Going booze-free? The effects of a month without alcohol
Dean Burnett: What does swearing off alcohol for a month do to a person? What scientific effects can it have?
How Alcohol Affects the 'No-Go' Receptors in Your Brain
Researchers show that alcohol use weakens the neurons that usually tell us to stop drinking, pointing toward treatments for alcoholism.
Why We Can't Blame Abuse on Alcohol
It’s all too often heard that someone’s partner is only mean/violent/abusive when they’re drinking. “If only he [or she] stopped drinking, we’d be fine.” Unfortunately, this argument seldom holds water. Put...
5 Things You Need to Know About Alcohol, Backed By Research
Giving up alcohol opened my eyes to the infuriating truth about why women drink
We can’t afford to live lives we have to fool ourselves into tolerating.
6 Surprising Ways Alcohol Affects Your Health — Not Just Your Liver
Is This Alcoholic Hopeless?
Is this alcoholic hopeless? He wrote to Rabbi Jacobson asking for help. He has tried the 12 steps and other recovery methods and still can't get sober. Join ...
Could You Be An Alcoholic? Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse
An overview of alcohol dangers. Are you on the slippery slope to alcoholism?
When does alcohol kick in?
There are a number of factors that affect the rate at which alcohol onset begins, such as age, metabolism, and gender. More about alcohol metabolism here.
Alcohol or Drug Addiction? Healthy Boundaries for Parents
When an emerging adult has an alcohol or drug abuse problem or addiction, parents are on the front lines trying to intervene and offer support. It can feel like an emotional roller-coaster trying to address actions and behaviors that are both worrisome and unacceptable. The stress is even greater when the young adult is away…
Is Sugar as Addictive as Alcohol?
A team of scientists say yes. So should it be regulated like booze, too?
Facts Of Life With Alcohol Addiction
You will be surprised to read some of these facts of how alcohol addiction impacts multiple facets of your life.
Alcohol's hidden side effect?
You may want to reconsider your evening nightcap after reading this.
The role of alcohol policy in prevention
Efforts to reduce alcohol consumption can be controversial when it comes to sexual violence prevention. So let me start with a few important points. Alcohol does not cause sexual violence. Alcohol …
Parents: Talk About Alcohol When Kids Are 9
The American Academy of Pediatrics' latest report covers binge drinking. Parents are advised to start talking about alcohol when their children are 9 years old.
Facts About Drugs & Alcohol
The facts about substance abuse are often misconstrued. Read these substance abuse facts and find out more information about commonly abused substances.
Leading to Increased Craving for Alcohol
Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change, resulting in an even greater craving for alcohol, a Rutgers-led study found.
How to unwind without alcohol
Finding other ways to relax might be better for your long-term wellbeing.
