Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them. The following self-assessment tests can help you determine whether or not it may be time to get help.
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Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?
Friday November 20, 2009
Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them. The following self-assessment tests can help you determine whether or not it may be time to get help.
Questions for Families:What Is the Harm in Heavy Drinking?
Thursday November 19, 2009
You may have heard that if you drink more than the recommended guideslines for alcohol consumption your drinking is in the "at risk" category. But at risk for what? What exactly is the harm in drinking too much? Read more...Related Information:
Photo: BigStockPhoto.comWhat Does 'At-Risk' Drinking Mean?
Wednesday November 18, 2009
If you regularly exceed the recommended guidelines for daily and weekly alcohol consumption you may be concerned that your drinking pattern is not safe. Heavy drinking is considered an "at risk" level of alcohol consumption, so you may have a reason to be concerned. Read more...Related Information:
Photo: BigStockPhoto.comFDA to Examine Alcohol Energy Drinks
Tuesday November 17, 2009
Are those new alcohol energy drinks really safe? Doesn't adding caffeine to an alcoholic beverage encourage the consumption of even more alcohol? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking at the safety and legality of alcoholic beverages that contain caffeine as an additive.At the request of several state attorney generals, the FDA decided to examine the health and safety issues surrounding the popular beverages. The FDA sent letters to 30 manufacturers of the beverages giving them 30 days to show proof that the drinks are safe. Read more...
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