Alcohol is a problem that all people face regardless of gender, age, employment or marital status. Women are particularly at risk of the negative aspects of alcohol, which can include an increased risk of alcohol-related crimes or abuse. Women also face unique challenges regarding their health and well being when they drink alcohol. Serious health concerns such as depression,…
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Dealing with a friend or family member who is struggling with addiction can be a painful, difficult experience. If you are concerned about the effects of an addiction on someone in your life, these steps may not always be easy to take, they are essential for someone who needs support as they try to change their addicted lifestyle.
Explaining addiction to a child can be a challenging and difficult process. Depending on the age of the child and the relationship to the addict, it can take a great deal of time, effort and patience to help a child comprehend the disease of addiction. The effects of drugs or alcohol can be frightening, violent and upsetting and it is difficult…
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Imagine three jumbo jets filled to capacity crashing in the United States every single day, 365 days a year, killing everyone on board. Horrific to think about, but this example represents the number of precious lives lost to tobacco day in and day out in the United States alone. Unfortunately, cigarette smoking still tops the list as the most preventable…
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Every addict is unique, but there are observable traits that such individuals tend to share. Being aware of the common symptoms and behavior of addiction can be helpful because it makes it possible to indentify people who may have addictions. It also makes it easier for the individual themselves to determine if they have a problem, which may be something…
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