As the use of drugs and alcohol continues to plague our youth, it is the duty of not only parents, but educators, counselors, and government officials, to keep abreast of the latest trends and … [Read more...]
10 Great Tips for Staying Sober
February 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
Just stay sober. It’s easy for everybody to say, but it’s not that easy to do. If it were, then everybody would do it! If you or someone you know is trying to stay sober (or just get that way), … [Read more...]
Flesh-Eating Cocaine Hitting the Streets of Major Cities
February 9, 2012 By 1 Comment
It used to be that if you snorted cocaine, you took the risk of rotting your septum. Now if you snort cocaine, you run the risk of rotting your skin. Cocaine is an addictive stimulant of the … [Read more...]
Think Cocaine is Glamorous? Think Again…
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cocaine carries with it a certain mystique. Glamorized in movies and once considered “the caviar of street drugs,” cocaine is experiencing a surge in popularity, especially among women. According … [Read more...]
The Most Common Causes of Relapse
January 12, 2012 By 2 Comments
Avoiding relapse is a common struggle for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts. As a friend or family member of an addict in recovery, it can often be difficult to know how to best support your … [Read more...]
When it comes to drunkenness, caffeine does not help
February 17, 2011 By 4 Comments
A strong cup of black coffee is not an antidote to alcohol intoxication. Neither are 2 cups. Or even three. Of a caffeine-rich energy drink for that matter. Caffeine is known as a stimulant that … [Read more...]
Love as painkiller?
February 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Happy Valentines’ Day, everyone! Love eases all pain. Sounds like a really cliché even on this day of hearts. But surprise, surprise. There is actually science behind this. No less than … [Read more...]
Is this your year to quit?
February 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
So what if it’s already February. That doesn’t mean that I can’t start my New Year’s resolutions now. Or you for that matter. Especially when the resolution is for our health. Besides, the … [Read more...]
Parents are the key to prevent teen driving crashes
January 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
I have twin seven-year old boys and though I look forward to the day when they leave the nest, I also dread the coming of puberty and the potential problems that come with it. Alcohol, drugs and … [Read more...]
Cigarette is out, marijuana is in
January 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Cigarette smoking is declining. Isn't that great? After decades of campaigning against smoking, statistics show that smoking rates have shrunk in the U.S. in the last decades. The MTF (Monitoring … [Read more...]
Secondhand smoke in multi-unit housing
January 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Children exposed to secondhand smoke face a higher risk than adults. The variety of illnesses they might just get includes respiratory infections, asthma and sudden infant death syndrome. Keeping them … [Read more...]
Underage binge drinking at New Year
January 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
New Year’s Eve has always been known to be drinking occasion that cost lots of lives and health care expenditures due to traffic accidents. What is less known is that many of these cases involve … [Read more...]
Alcohol on New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sorry, I don’t want to be such a spoilsports and dampen your holiday spirit. But studies have shown that a lot of accidents happens at certain time of the year, especially around the 4th of July in … [Read more...]
Great tasting, zero alcohol, low calories: holiday cocktail recipes
December 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
Hey, wanna try some real cool cocktails this New Year without the day-after complaints and the lifetime risks? Well, that’s what we are bringing you with this post today – recipes for great … [Read more...]
Your guide to drinking alcohol during the holidays
December 14, 2010 By 1 Comment
`Tis the season to be jolly... and tipsy? Well, the holiday season is full of parties. And parties are full of alcohol. Research studies have reported conflicting findings on the benefits and … [Read more...]
Warning messages on US cigarette pack: your input is needed
November 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I haven’t held a pack of cigarettes in 20 years so I was shocked lately when I saw what’s in the packaging. It was not only the warnings in words but also pictures of cancer-ridden lungs that were … [Read more...]
The dark side of energy drinks, Part I: alcohol abuse
November 23, 2010 By 2 Comments
What is college life without energy drinks? Ask any college student and he or she will tell you. Energy drinks are pretty “in” among young people nowadays. Increased energy and enhanced … [Read more...]
Teens making music to fight drugs
November 15, 2010 By 2 Comments
Teenagers love music. So what better way to reach out and send a message to them than through teen music? And who can better deliver the message than musicians who are teens themselves? This is … [Read more...]
Your smoke is hurting your children badly
November 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
Cigarette smoking gives out toxic compounds that are all-pervading and long-persisting. And it is now fully clear that it is not only the smoker but also the all the people around them that are … [Read more...]
Expat Life and Alcohol
October 27, 2010 By 3 Comments
Being an expat and a trailing spouse is tough. I am one. That is why I fully understood what this woman has gone/is going through. And I admire her bravery for sharing her story...Thanks, B! To all … [Read more...]
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