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Bryan High senior Lacey Ann Garcia takes action against drugs, alcohol in schools

Lacey Ann Garcia is determined to do something to stop students from abusing drugs and alcohol and recently joined the Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth’s Leadership Council, or YLC. read more

Alec Baldwin Opens Up About Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Being Sober For Almost Four Decades

Alec Baldwin has kept his sobriety journey relatively quiet, only sharing details when he deems it necessary, however while on the podcast 'Our Way with Paul Anka and Skip Bronson', he opened up about ... read more

Alcohol use sent nearly twice as many women to the hospital during pandemic, study finds

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has a tool called the NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator for adults. For teens, the institute recommends these resources. read more

Understanding alcohol abuse includes acknowledging mental health aspects

While alcohol abuse has physical components, it’s also recognized as a mental health disorder. Kristen Shook with Mirror, Inc. and Brad Sloan, detox program manager at Valeo Behavioral Health, visited ... read more

Westfield Health Bulletin: Be aware of alcohol’s dangers, help children make good decisions

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, to increase awareness of the damages alcohol does to individuals, families, health and society. read more

Drug, alcohol abuse goes untreated in many ex-prisoners

Most ex-cons are unlikely to receive substance use treatment following their release from prison, even though odds are high they are struggling with addiction, a new study finds. read more

Alcohol abuse: Young people in Northern Cape particularly vulnerable

An estimated 3 million deaths occur every year as a result of alcohol abuse, according to the World Health Organisation.The Northern Cape is a vast province with few activities for the ... read more

Local recovery group talks about the dangers of addiction during Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month

April is Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month, and one local recovery center wants people to know how serious the addiction can be. read more

Opinion: Why memes about Mommy and wine are no joke

Women who are struggling with alcohol abuse also need better support. In “Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink In a Culture Obsessed With Alcohol,” Holly Whitaker explains why ... read more

Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol abuse is just a social norm in many cases. Alcoholism has a genetic predisposition where it can cross over from being an abusive situation or a regular situation to becoming a real ... read more

Benefits of reducing your alcohol intake

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which is held every year to help raise awareness about alcohol abuse. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive alcohol use is the ... read more

Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism & Addictions raising awareness for Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month

April is Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month and the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism & Addictions is spreading awareness about the commonly suffered disease. read more