Dealing With Alcohol in the Workplace A look at workplace substance abuse policies and the need for them Alcohol and Divorce Is your marriage in turmoil because of alcohol abuse? Have you ever been divorced and alcohol was a factor? Drinking and Driving Information about the dangers and penalties facing drunk drivers Substance Abuse There are an estimated 15.9 million illicit drug users in the United States, according to the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, and that number does not count those who abuse prescription and over-the-counter drugs and other substances. Dual Diagnosis Dual diagnosis: the problem the solutions and a caution about possible overtreament Information for Families Resources and information for the friends and family members of alcoholics. Stories of Recovery A list of articles written by members of the recovery community especially for the Alcoholism site at About.com. Drinking Alcohol Increases Cancer Risk Scientists and researchers continue to find a link between even moderate alcohol drinking and an increased risk of certain cancers, especially breast cancer and liver cancer. The more you drink, the greater the risk of developing cancer. Health Issues Information about other health issues facing alcoholics Issues for Women Who Drink Women who drink face a differenct set of issues than males who drink Information About Alcoholism Information about the disease of alcoholism Personal Recovery Stories Visitors share their experience strength and hope with stories of their person journey in recovery. Domestic Abuse Domestic Abuse - what it is what is to blame and what to do about it Causes of Cirrhosis Information and research from the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse. Complications of Cirrhosis Information and research from the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse. Diagnosis of Cirrhosis Information and research from the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse. Alcohol Topic Quick Facts Tables presenting data on alcohol topics including amounts and patterns of alcohol consumption; alcohol dependence or abuse; consequences of alcohol consumption; and other alcohol-related topics. Prevalence of Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Dependence Statistics compiled by the National Institue for Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse. Treatment of Cirrhosis Information and research from the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse. The Family Adolescents drink less and have fewer alcohol-related problems when their parents discipline them consistently and set clear expectations. The School Evidence suggests that alcohol use by peers is a strong predictor of adolescent use and misuse of alcohol. Ask Yourself... Do you know how to discuss alcohol use with your child and where to get information to help you? Community Alcohol is the number one drug of choice among our Nation's youth. Yet the seriousness of this issue does not register with the general public or policymakers. What Is Alcohol Abuse? Alcohol abuse differs from alcoholism in that it does not include an extremely strong craving for alcohol, loss of control, or physical dependence. Getting Well The nature of treatment depends on the severity of an individual's alcoholism and the resources that are available in his or her community. |