alcoholism
Narconon Riverbend Gives Mother a Second Chance
In her own words: At the age of 10, my mom died from an overdose of alcohol and valium. Even at my young age, I knew it was fate; I knew her death was inevitable. She had suffered through many treatment centers resulting in sporadic bouts of sobriety. Nothing seemed to work and her illness finally caught up [...]
Social Networking Could Help Stop Alcohol Abuse
It has been found that information gleaned from Facebook and other social networking sites could help stop underage drinking. University of Wisconsin researchers recently conducted a study of college students’ Facebook profiles in an effort to algorithmically detect signs that point to alcohol abuse. In a clinical setting, doctors and therapists look for certain words [...]
Treatment for Alcohol Abuse
Of the over 4 million Americans who seek substance abuse treatment each and every year, more than 2.5 million need it for alcoholism. Almost two thirds of all substance abuse problems in the United States are related to alcohol. Alcohol is classified as a drug, with similar effects on the mind and body as street [...]
Reno, NV Detectives Crack Down on Alcohol Sales to Minors
Reno detectives recently conducted undercover operations, sending minor-aged decoys into nearly 50 local Reno convenience stores. The decoys attempted to purchase alcohol. More than ten percent of the clerks that were tested in this operation allowed the purchase of alcohol by the minor without requiring proper ID. Underaged abuse of alcohol will continue regardless of [...]
Illinois Targets Boaters Under the Influence
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, alcohol is the main contributing factor to fatal boating accidents. With more than 12 million registered boats in the United States alone, safety becomes a top priority. Recently, Illinois’ Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police arrested a dozen boaters for operating boats while under the influence on Memorial day. [...]
New Oklahoma Alcohol Legislation for Boaters
New Oklahoma legislation seeks to make the boating alcohol limit the same as the driving alcohol limit. Currently, in Oklahoma you’re allowed to be more intoxicated on the water than on the land: 25% more intoxicated, as a matter of fact. A new bill will change all that. The proposer of the bill, an Oklahoma [...]
The Four Warning Signs of Alcoholism
Persons who are becoming addicted to alcohol display four unmistakable warning signs. While an alcoholic may claim that he has his habit under control, and he can quit any time he wants to, this is simply not the case. He may be very convincing to family members and even to himself, but the fact is [...]
Narconon Provides Effective Help for Alcoholism
The Narconon program has been successfully treating alcohol addiction for years. Alcohol has been proven to depress the function of the brain and spinal cord, decrease personal moral inhibitions and impair judgment. Drinking in larger quantities can result in a coma and even lead to death. Many complications and deaths have also resulted from mixing [...]
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