Alcohol Abuse vs. Alcohol Dependence
What is the difference between alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence? Treatment in Correctional Facilities
Only 40 percent of the nation's 7,564 adult and juvenile facilities offer substance abuse treatment to inmates and residents. Women and the Effects of Alcohol
Women continue to be at higher risk than are men for certain serious medical consequences of alcohol use, including liver, brain, and heart damage. New DUI Laws Unconstitutional?
In our eagerness to try to crack down on drunk drivers, especially repeat offenders, sometimes we may be overlooking other very important issues. Have a Heart, If You're Pregnant Don't Drink
Babies whose mothers drink during pregnancy, especially those who drink to excess, may be born with heart problems or other birth defects. Relapse Triggers
The consensus seems to be that very early in sobriety, news articles, TV commercials and almost anything can be a threat to cause a relapse. Alcohol Withdrawal
When heavy or frequent drinkers suddenly decide to quit "cold turkey" they will experience some physical withdrawal symptoms. DUI Deaths Hit Record Low
Traffic deaths related to alcohol were at their lowest rate but still account for one-third of all highway deaths. Drinking While Pregnant and ADHD
Mothers-to-be were given another reason to avoid alcohol during pregnancy by a study that shows a possible link between drinking and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Childhood Spanking and Alcohol Abuse
A Canadian study has shown a correlation between childhood spanking and later drug and alcohol abuse, but the validity of the findings are being questioned in some quarters. College Binge Drinking Kills
The new college year was barely underway in 1998 when had several media reports of more deaths directly attributed to binge drinking. The Health Effects of Other Drugs
Many alcoholics today who find their way into recovery bring with them addictions to other drugs, which may have had a deterimental effect on their health. 12 Steps for Christians
You do not need to abandon your faith in order to work the Twelve Steps, but you may need to get back to its foundations. Alcohol Dementia
Excessive drinking over a period of years may lead to Alcohol Dementia which affects memory, learning and other functions Women For Sobriety
Women For Sobriety, founded in 1976 by Jean Kirkpatrick, is an organization and self-help program for women alcoholics Steroid Use Causes Long-Term Aggression
Researchers find evidence that use of anabolic steroids may have long-term effects on players’ behavior and aggression levels well after they stop abusing these performance enhancing drugs. SMART Recovery®
SMART Recovery® is an abstinence-based, not-for-profit organization that uses common sense self-help procedures Rational Recovery
Rational Recovery is an abstinence based recovery approach that is the antithesis and irreconcilable arch-rival of Alcoholics Anonymous. Alcoholism - Is it Inherited?
There is a growing body of scientific evidence that alcoholism has a genetic component. Moderation Management
Moderation Management is a program for drinkers who want to cut back on their consumption of alcohol Biochemical Restoration
A new approach has been developed at the Health Recovery Center in Minneapolis in which alcoholism is treated as a physical disease. Woman Not Guilty in Fetal Abuse Case
Appeals Court rules that woman who tried to drink her unborn baby to death was not guilty of any crime Women Can Be Batterers Too
Alcohol may not be a cause of domestic abuse, but it seems to be a catalyst. Domestic Abuse - Getting Help
For those locked into an abusive relationship, getting help is not always as simple as just leaving Domestic Abuse - Why Do They Do It?
Whether alcohol and drug abuse is a factor or not, domestic violence and abuse is a very serious problem -- for the victims and the abusers | 