The Stages of Alcoholism: 3 & 4
In the third and fourth stages of alcoholism, the individual becomes more and more physically dependent upon the substance to function. Drinking habits become more obvious to family and friends, and...
View ArticleCigarette Use Linked to Alcohol and Drug Use
Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings indicate that kids who use cigarettes are more inclined to use illicit drugs. It also shows an asociation to alcohol as...
View ArticleSome moms resume substance abuse after their baby's born
According to an article from USA today, the National Survey of Drug Use and Health shows that fewer women are drinking closer to their delivery date. However, 19 percent of those surveyed still use...
View ArticleArmy cracks down as drug, alcohol cases rise
According to an article from Army Times, the Army news source, the Army has started to take notice of the rampant use of drugs and alcohol in the ranks. The article attributes this largely to...
View ArticleNew report breaks down substance abuse by state
According to a new report from the Office of Applied Studies that provided state by state analysis found that there are a wide range of types of drug and alcohol use, but that of course, every state...
View ArticleGovernments’ Drug-Abuse Costs Hit $468 Billion, Study Says
According to an article from the New York Times from May 28, 2009, “Government spending related to smoking and the abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs reached $468 billion in 2005, accounting for more...
View ArticleThe attempt to solve drug use in the UK
According to an article from British website http://www.guardian.co.uk, the British government wants to give compulsory treatment of benefit claimants addicted to drugs. Problem is that everyone else...
View ArticleReport says recession will cause rise in alcoholism and drug addiction
According to an article from The Independent out of the United Kingdom, “Britain faces a rise in domestic violence, alcoholism and drug addiction unless more is done to head off social problems...
View ArticleStudies Show New Insights into Women and Alcohol Abuse
Due to the cycle of hormone levels, women’s bodies actually intervene in how alcohol affects them, making them mush less affected to any affects. From studies on both human and animal test subjects,...
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