According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 8% of women will meet the criteria for alcohol dependence at some point in their lives. Women’s bodies react differently to alcohol for these primary reasons: Women typically weigh less than men. Pound for pound, women have less water in their bodies than men do,…
Each April since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month “to increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma and encourage local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues.” This year’s theme, “For the Health of It: Early Education on Alcoholism and Addiction,” is aimed at educating people about…
Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia currently have laws legalizing marijuana in some form. Four states have legalized marijuana for recreational use including Alaska, Oregon Colorado and Washington and the District of Columbia recently legalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. New Jersey’s Governor, Chris Christie, has taken a strong stance and is vehemently…
There are many opinions when it comes to how to best parent kids around the issue of alcohol. One of the prevailing beliefs is that it’s a good idea to introduce alcohol to kids and teenagers by allowing them to have a “small sip” from time to time when adults are drinking or at a…