Binge drinking is a significant issue and one that is often overlooked as being a problem. Here is an interesting article. Binge Drinking
Here is an excellent look at Binge Drinking https://www.graniterecoverycenters.com/alcohol-abuse/binge-drinking/
What To Expect From Alcohol Treatment for DUI As a criminal offense, driving under the influence or DUI carries several penalties. The consequences of a DUI jail time, hefty fines, license suspension, and probation. Sometimes, however, judges include mandatory DUI treatment, especially for first-time...
One of the biggest issues for people who are actively using drugs or alcohol is that this use generally causes sleep issues and then they try to get more sleep by using more of whatever it is that they think helps. Here are three great articles from Kayla Johnson at tuck.com Alcohol...
The longer I work in this field the more I understand that the substance use is generally a symptom. I also understand that the substance use quickly makes everything worse. Here is a great website that looks at the connections https://silvermistrecovery.com/childhood-trauma-and-addiction-in-adulthood/
CHRONIC DRINKING REWIRES BRAIN AND INCREASES ANXIETY PROBLEMS The link between alcoholism and anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been well established by doctors for some time. Heavy alcohol use increases the risk for traumatic events like car accidents and domestic...
One of the issues that we need to pay more attention to is mixing drugs. Once kids get into the habit of partying it becomes very easy to start mixing things or trying something different. Becuase kids don't really see energy drinks as a "drug" it is quite easy for them to combine them with alcohol...
Mixing Alcohol and Marijuana Behind nicotine, alcohol and marijuana are the two most commonly used drugs in the United States. The popularity and availability of these drugs means that the chances that they will be used together are highly probable. At this point they are the most readily...
Adolescent Binge Drinking Fact: While it’s illegal to drink alcohol before age 19, adolescents between the ages of 12 and 20 consume 11% of all alcohol sold in Canada. That’s a lot of alcohol. Not only that, but about 90% of that alcohol consumed is believed to be consumed during binge...
This is a very good look at our current binge drinking culture. A must see for parents. Although this shows College age kids, this practice starts in high school. http://www.cbc.ca/firsthand/m/episodes/girls-night-out
