Category Archives: Alcoholism

New NIDA resource helps families navigate addiction treatment options

A new resource, Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What to Ask, will help individuals and families struggling with addiction ask the right questions before choosing a drug treatment program. It was developed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), … Continue reading

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Binge Drinking: Nationwide Problem, Local Solutions

From the CDC: New estimates show that binge drinking is a bigger problem than previously thought. More than 38 million US adults binge drink, about 4 times a month, and the largest number of drinks per binge is on average … Continue reading

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From Buddy T’s Blog: The Conseqences of a DUI Arrest

There were literally thousands of people arrested for DUI over the Christmas-New Year’s holiday period as law enforcement agencies across the nation cracked down on drunken drivers. The arrest is just the beginning of their trouble. What Are the Consequences … Continue reading

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Alcohol Damages Female Brains More Quickly

From Buddy T’s Blog: When the serotonin system in the brain becomes damaged it can affect impulse control and mood as well as memory and learning abilities. Now there is research that shows that this damage takes place much more … Continue reading

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