Alcoholism Blog

Rohypnol and GHB emerged in the early 1990s as 'drug-assisted assault' or 'date rape' drugs. They are predominantly central nervous system depressants. They are colorless, tasteless, odorless, and can ... Read More

If you grew up in an alcoholic or other dysfunctional family, these books offer insight into the characteristics that adult children typical develop and practical advice for learning how ... Read More

M.B. writes, "I find now that dealing with all my emotions is a challenge, but I welcome it. I am still alone, but I welcome that too. ... Read More

Traditionally, the number of liquor stores in a community is a sign of excessive alcohol consumption, but a new California study found that bars and nightclubs, not package stores, ... Read More

These books explore the history of methamphetamine use in the United States and the devastating effects it can have on people who become addicted to it, their families and ... Read More

"My cocktail hour had turned into all day long. I drank, passed out, drank, passed out. Like all alcoholics, I thought I might be drinking a little too much, ... Read More

Women who binge drink and have lower abdominal pain may need more than treatment for urinary infection. British researchers have found that, like men binge drinkers, female heavy drinkers ... Read More

These books define drug addiction, explain how addiction develops and how it affects the addicted and those around them. The authors offer a wide variety of views from scientific, ... Read More

Chances are, if your children have earbuds plugged in, every third song they listen to contain references to some form of substance abuse, usually in a positive way, according ... Read More

People who have been successful in overcoming their dependence on alcohol and other drugs usually refer to their new lifestyle as being in recovery, but a panel of experts ... Read More

Alcoholics have trouble recognizing and avoiding dangerous situations because the area of their brain that is used to appreciate those kinds of concerns is functioning at a reduce level, ... Read More

Impulsivity is a problem with anyone who is an alcoholic, but alcoholics with antisocial and borderline personality disorders may be particularly troubled by inhibitory-control issues. Researchers believe that by ... Read More

Contrary to popular belief, most parents are aware of and can accurately evaluate the extent of their teenager's drinking, cigarette smoking, marijuana use and overall substance abuse. Parents who ... Read More