Alcoholism & Addiction

Teens’ Perceptions of Substance Abuse

In order to integrate policies for education and prevention of alcohol and drug abuse by teenagers and young adults, the U.S. government provides funding for surveying teens across the country. The Monitoring...

States Cooperate to Track DUI Offenders

Individuals who have a habit of getting behind the wheel of a vehicle while inebriated may believe they can escape problems if they simply leave the state. Unfortunately for them, there are reciprocal...

Drinking Patterns and Health Problems

Heavy drinking does not lend itself to a healthy lifestyle. Large volume alcohol consumption can lead to secondary injury, and those who routinely drink heavily can affect their jobs and therefore, their...

Suppressing Anger When Sober Can Lead to Violence When Drunk

Violence and alcohol are two things that should never mix as the outcome can have far-reaching consequences. Individuals who cannot drink responsibly can be at risk for violent behavior when actions are not...

Bans and Ethnicity Tied to Drunk Driving Rates

Driving under the influence of alcohol can be so devastating an action that numerous programs have been put in place to try and reduce the risk of an inebriated person getting behind the wheel of a...

Study Examines Modifiable Behaviors in Youth Associated with Headaches

A headache isn’t something necessarily unnatural for a high school student to complain about, especially in times of high stress. If such headaches are being caused by activities in which the student...

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