Density of Bars, Liquor Stores Impacts Alcohol-Involved Suicide
The odds that a man who commits suicide will have alcohol in his system go up in counties with relatively large numbers of bars and liquor stores, a new study finds.
The odds that a man who commits suicide will have alcohol in his system go up in counties with relatively large numbers of bars and liquor stores, a new study finds.
After an agonizing (for the food industry) three-year wait, the FDA finally announced its new calorie labeling standards on Nov. 25, 2014 and many of the retailers affected by these requirements aren’t feeling very thankful for this change. While everyone knew change was coming, no one guessed how sweeping and comprehensive the FDA’s mandate would …
Women with a history of severe bipolar disorder have a much higher chance of giving birth to their children prematurely, a new study finds.
In the science fiction thriller Minority Report, the police were able to eliminate crime thanks to the efforts of special investigators with the power to see into the future. Being able to predict impending criminal activity gave law enforcement a leg up on the competition, changing the old adage from “crime doesn’t pay” to “crime …
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Diane Funston, RN, joins The Recovery Place addiction treatment center as executive director.
As they grow older, children naturally develop increasing levels of mastery over the skills required for verbal communication. However, some children experience a greater advancement of their verbal skills than others. In a study published in 2014 in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, researchers from the U.S. and Finland investigated the connection between …
Verbally Advanced Kids Have Higher Risk for Teen Alcohol Abuse Read More »
Drug abuse is a well-known issue for a substantial minority of teenagers living in the U.S. and in many other countries. Possible consequences of this abuse include disrupted growth and development, conduct problems at home or in the classroom, increased involvement in risky behavior and increased chances of underperforming in school or dropping out of …
Drug Use in Middle School Predicts High School Dropouts Read More »
In recognition of its 20th anniversary, the skilled clinicians at the Sexual Recovery Institute have planned a series of events throughout 2015.
When you’re in a relationship with an active addict, you live in a world filled with unpredictability, hurt, fear and sadness. At times it may seem like the addict is ruining your life, yet you can’t seem to leave or to stop hoping things will get better. You may believe with all your heart that …
Beginning a Journey of Recovery From Codependency Read More »
Jack Gilbert, MSW, joins Clarity Way addiction treatment center as its clinical director. Gilbert brings extensive experience in crisis intervention and residential support services to Clarity Way’s multidisciplinary treatment team.