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Preventing Drug Addiction in Cancer Patients

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Cancer is currently among the leading causes of death in the United States. In 2018 alone, over 1.8 million new cases of cancer were reported and out of these, over 600,00 people died from the disease. According to the National Cancer Institute, at least 39.6% of .
Why Alcohol Causes Hypoglycaemia

Monday, July 22, 2019

Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when blood sugar levels fall below the optimum level. Although this condition mostly affects people who are suffering from diabetes, people who don’t have diabetes can also suffer from low sugar levels. Glucose, also known as blood .
Alcohol and Insomnia

Friday, July 19, 2019

Insomnia can be defined as a condition that makes it difficult for a person to fall asleep. Besides having problems falling asleep, a person suffering from insomnia may feel lethargic or significantly fatigued after waking up. When insomnia affects individuals who are healt.
Bullying and Substance Abuse

Friday, July 12, 2019

We normally associate alcoholism or substance abuse with adults. However, today in our modern society alcohol and substance abuse is rapidly creeping down in the age groups. Alcoholism, or alcohol abuse, is a problem is beginning to affect many parts of society. It comes.
Alcohol Abuse Among Seniors

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Alcohol consumers are spread out globally with the leading consumers being Americans. In 2018, alcohol worth $253 billion was sold in the US representing a 5.1% increase in consumption compared to 2017. In 2014, alcohol sales were approximately $225 billion. Coinc.
Addiction Resources for College and University Students

Monday, July 1, 2019

Multiple studies have shown that individuals who join college are twice as likely to abuse alcohol and drugs compared to those who don’t. The pressure to drink alcohol and abuse drugs is overwhelming to college students. Most of them engage in drinking and drug .
Embracing Addiction Recovery In The Workplace

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

When the time comes that you have completed treatment for drug or alcohol addiction and you are finally in the recovery phase, you will inevitably begin to think about once again returning to work, or finding new employment. This is an important milestone in your recovery jou.
How to Stage an Alcohol Intervention

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Many family members and friends who know a loved one is struggling with addiction oftentimes sit back and wait for the person to ask for help. This, however, can lead to a much worse addiction. Instead of being afraid that the addict will become confrontational, or won't liste.
How Addiction Affects Children

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

For parents who are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, you have already confronted one of the issues, which is admitting you have a problem. However, you have to make sure you are entirely ready to get the help you require to fight the addiction, meaning letting y.
How to be an Effective AA Sponsor

Sunday, June 2, 2019

As a recovering alcoholic, you know that with the right help and guidance you can get clean and can help others. Serving as an AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) sponsor is not only beneficial to the person you are sponsoring but can also benefit you, the sponsor. Table of Contents.