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Winona, MS 38967
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Treatment & Detox Guide
Heart rhythm risk seen in women's alcohol drinking
Women who consume more than two alcoholic drinks a day have a higher risk of getting the most common type of heart rhythm disturbance, which can raise the chances of having a stroke, researchers said on Tuesday. Previous research had shown that men who drink three or more alcoholic beverages daily have an elevated risk….
Substance Abuse Among Youth
The young people of the 21st century encounter life situations, pressures and temptations unlike any other generation before them. These experiences coupled with the volatile hormonal changes taking place in teens make for a population highly susceptible to substance abuse issues. Youth substance abuse rates remain a cause for concern among parents, teachers and communities….
What Substance Abuse Treatment is Right for You?
Are you thinking about getting help for yourself or for someone you love who is addicted to drugs? Choosing the right substance abuse treatment for yourself or for someone you love can take time but the end result is well worth the effort. Taking a step back and looking at yourself, your lifestyle, your individual….
Recent study finds men more likely to become alcoholics
A recent study in Lancet Medical Journal says men are twice as likely as women to become alcoholics. Casual drinking may lead to something more serious. A study released this month shines a light on the risks of alcohol abuse, especially among those with a “Y” chromosome. The report says men are twice more likely….
What Addiction Treatment Centers Can Do for You
Living with an alcohol addiction can quickly turn into a never-ending battle between the bottle and the self. As alcohol takes over a person’s life, important relationships, jobs and self-esteem gradually fall by the wayside. Unless a person is willing to make a change, quality of life will continue to decline. According to the Florida….