The Thanksgiving weekend kicks off the most dangerous time of the year on U.S. Highways and Thanksgiving weekend is the most dangerous of all. In past years, there have been more alcohol-related traffic fatalities during the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend than any other weekend during the year in the United States, including New Year's Eve and New Year's Day combined. Read more...

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People who are trying to quit drinking who smoke marijuana as a substitute for alcohol are said to be on the Marijuana Maintenance Program. They argue that smoking pot is less harmful that continuing to drink heavily. But smoking marijuana has its own drawbacks. Read more...

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If you are currently drinking more than the recommended guidelines, any change that you make, even small changes, can help you reduce the harm that alcohol can cause. Here are some tips that may be helpful in trying to cut back on your drinking. Read more...

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• Finding the Right Treatment Program
  
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If you have considered making a change in your drinking pattern, you will need to decide whether you are going to try to cut down on your drinking or quit altogether. Cutting down can reduce your risks of developing alcohol-related problems, but some drinkers find they cannot successfully cut down. Read more...

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• Online Alcoholism Screening Quiz

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