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Study blames alcohol for half 1990s Russian deaths
A new study by an international team of public health researchers documents the devastating impact of alcohol abuse on Russia — showing that drinking caused more than half of deaths among Russians aged 15 to 54 in the turbulent era following the Soviet collapse. The 52 percent figure compares to estimates that less than 4….
How Counseling in Treatment Centers Helps You Recover from the Mental Effects of Alcohol
Overconsumption of alcohol can lead to dangerous consequences in a person’s life. Drinking alcohol can interfere with rational thinking, causing the person to make irresponsible decisions, such as driving while intoxicated. Driving while intoxicated is one of the top reason people have car accidents. In one moment someone’s life can be changed forever, and can….
Nation o' Drinkers: Scotland Tries to Curb Alcohol Abuse
There’s little affection in a “Glasgow kiss”. Typically preceded by some variation on the growled question “Whit ya [expletive deleted] lookin’ at?” the term refers to a vicious headbutt, as delivered all too often in the bars and on the streets of Scotland’s largest city. Alcohol-fueled violence and binge drinking are endemic across Britain, but….
How an Intervention Can Help Your Loved One into a Drug Abuse Program
Once addiction takes hold in a person’s life, those closest to the addict often feel powerless to help. Attempts to reason or confront your loved one may well be met with anger and hostility at every turn. Without some form of intervention, your loved one may likely continue on in a downward spiral as drugs….
10 easy steps to safe drinking
With the holiday festivities in full gear, many people will most likely become victims or causalities of careless drinking. No one can claim that drinking too much alcohol is good for your health – especially as you get older. For some people, careless drinking has put them in a situation where they have been advised….