Prevention | Intervention
Hit Bottom. Is it necessary for the addict to want to get help?
They have to hit bottom, or at least that’s the common belief when it comes to a drug addict or alcoholic seeking / getting help. Is this true? Short answer, “No” — they don’t. Now this may surprise you. It certainly surprised me as I’d always heard they (the person with the drug or alcohol addiction) needed…
Read MoreIs it alcoholism? – How can you tell?
Fear of the labels, alcoholism and alcoholic, often keeps people from looking at their drinking patterns. Yet more often than not, the real problem is alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse can lead to alcoholism, but in and of itself, it is not alcoholism. Here’s information that can help. There’s a common belief that drinking is either…
Read MorePTSD From the Family Members’ Perspective – June is PTSD Awareness Month
PTSD affects the entire family. Last week I ran this post, “PTSD Awareness Month – June 2012,” in which I shared HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ press release quote, announcing PTSD Awareness Month, “Posttraumatic Stress Disorder affects 1 in 29 Americans, from our country’s service men and women to abused children and survivors of rape, domestic violence…
Read MoreAlcohol-Induced Memory Blackouts Explained
Blackouts. Alcohol-induced memory blackouts. You may have heard one or both terms, but what do they mean? As an example, if you’ve ever found yourself in a bizarre argument with something who’s been drinking heavily or been on the receiving end of their behaviors too hurtful to rationalize and then felt even more betrayed the…
Read MoreAlcohol Abuse Prevention – SAMHSA’s Celebration
Today celebrates Alcohol Abuse Prevention as part of SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week. National Prevention Week is new annual health observance supported by SAMHSA that celebrates the work that community organizations and individuals do year-round to prevent substance abuse and promote mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being. Alcohol Abuse Prevention Resources Here are three resources to help you…
Read MoreMental Health – the Impacts of Childhood Trauma
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, and I want to zero in on one this year’s celebration objectives – to raise awareness of trauma and its impacts. Specifically, I want to zero in on childhood trauma. As Paolo del Vecchio wrote in his article, “AWARENESS: Understanding the Link Between Life Experiences and…
Read MoreGovernment Can Reduce Drunk Driving With New Technology
Reducing drunk driving is critical. The following is a guest post by Pari Chang, a professional blogger for SixEstate. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, SELF, and Glamour. Government Can Reduce Drunk Driving With New Technology by Pari Chang It’s astounding: The average drunk driver will drive drunk 87 times before being…
Read MoreDrinking – How Much is Too Much?
Drinking alcohol – how much is too much and how do you really know? Do you wonder why eating a big meal doesn’t keep you from getting drunk? Do you believe coffee will sober a friend up? Do you wonder why some can drink far more than others and still not seem drunk? Do you…
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