February 1st 2012
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Much speculation encircled Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and previous child-actress Kim Richards this television season.
On the show, it was clear Ms. Richards was struggling with issues in her life. Her erratic behavior caused her fellow cast members to accuse her of using crystal meth on screen. Kim Richards, as ...
January 25th 2012
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Not only did Vietnam immediately and physically affect now-retired Brigadier General Stanley Cherrie, the ghosts of the war have continued to haunt him decades later.
After having his right leg, right hand and part of his left heel mangled by stepping on a land mine in Vietnam, General Cherrie began drinking ...
January 20th 2012
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The dangers of bath salt addiction have been well-publicized over the past year; however, a new risk associated with its usage has recently come to light.
A young woman appeared at the ER presenting with symptoms of pain, rapid skin-cell deterioration on her arm as well as profuse drainage from the ...
January 12th 2012
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In October 2010, the teen acting and singing sensation, Demi Lovato, entered into a rehab facility for undisclosed reasons.
Although much speculation encircled Ms. Lovato's admission, the details of her struggles were well-concealed until now.
In the February issue of Seventeen Magazine, Demi Lovato talks openly about her decision to enter into rehab and ...
December 26th 2011
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Throughout the holidays, the pressures of the season along with the general festive atmosphere can be reasons why those in recovery succumb to consuming alcohol. But, there are alternatives, as given in the Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center 's Holiday Survival Series that offers guidance on how to maintain ...
December 15th 2011
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Any previously addicted individual who has successfully maintained their sobriety for any length of time will attest to the fact the holiday season is one of the most challenging times of the year to stay on the recovery path. In addition, their successes also show that staying sober is indeed ...
November 23rd 2011
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While ‘Black Friday' is a commonly known term full of hope and excitement for the holiday season, ‘Black Wednesday' is lesser known, yet one of the most dangerous times for college students.
‘Black Wednesday' has become one of the largest party days of the year for students ushering in the holiday ...
November 10th 2011
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A study conducted jointly by the University of Kansas and the Institute of Preventative Medicine in Copenhagen concludes that it may be possible to definitively identify factors that lead to alcoholism later in life.
Dagens Medicin, a Danish medical journal states that boys who have an alcoholic father, who experienced difficulties ...
November 2nd 2011
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A study recently conducted suggests that even moderate alcohol consumption could put some at risk for gastrointestinal issues.
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic, along with researchers from the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, conducted a study regarding the effects of moderate alcohol consumption and gastrointestinal issues. The study revealed that some who drank ...
October 5th 2011
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The stigma attached to addiction is often a roadblock on the road to recovery for many addicted individuals. National Recovery Month, however, has worked to reduce this stigma through public awareness and education.
While there can be many factors that influence an individuals' decision on whether or not to seek treatment ...
September 29th 2011
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has set aside September of each year to be designated as National Recovery Month.
In doing so, the goal of SAMHSA is to demonstrate to the public that recovery from addictions is attainable.
“I think many people have the idea that addiction recovery is ...
September 21st 2011
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A recent review slated to be published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research , shows that alcohol disorders among women are on the rise.
While the journal doesn't specifically pinpoint why alcohol disorders among women are increasing, it suggests that social and financial environments may increase the risk of ...
September 14th 2011
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On Monday, Mitch Winehouse, alongside other family members, appeared on CNN's Anderson Cooper show and discussed his daughter's life, death and struggle with drugs and alcohol.
In his first interview, Mitch stated that Amy had been clean for the past three years and that “her problem was alcohol”. In addition, he ...
September 7th 2011
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The season for change has come for many parents as they nervously transport their children to an unfamiliar place, with hopes of a successful academic future for their child. Unfortunately, over twenty-five percent of these parents will be disappointed.
Underage, and even legal drinking, in college-age students has been shown to ...
September 2nd 2011
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The latest buzz within the online world is how big a factor social cues are within search engine ranking results on the Internet. However, the bigger, more important story is how great of an impact social platforms, and the internet in general, can have on the lives of teens and ...
August 24th 2011
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The autopsy results are back in the death of Amy Winehouse and, as the family suspected, illegal drugs were not a factor in her death.
Ms. Winehouse's family has stated that she had given up drugs at least three years prior to her death, but has struggled with alcohol abuse. They ...
August 17th 2011
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Just a few short weeks ago, the news of the death of Amy Winehouse took the world by surprise.
Ms. Winehouse's father, Mitch Winehouse, devastated over his daughter's tragic death, has decided to use her death as an avenue to help addicted individuals to take the steps to recover from alcohol ...
August 10th 2011
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Although official autopsy results haven't been revealed in the death of Amy Winehouse, one thing that the world does know: addiction problems plagued this young, talented musician.
The death of Ms. Winehouse has shown the world that addiction problems are a global issue, not isolated to any particular geographical area or ...
August 4th 2011
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While the elderly within America are growing in number, so is their problem of alcoholism.
Medical literature has been cited to say that 10 to 15 percent of persons 65 years of age and older have a drinking problem.
“We tend to think that alcoholism is a young to middle age problem,” ...
July 28th 2011
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In recent times, a startling number of Hollywood and pop star elite have become slaves to the effects of drug and/or alcohol abuse. Many of these individuals' lives and the lives of their families have been drastically impacted either through their imprisonment, or worse, their death.
“America and the entire world ...
