Around 300 schools offer recovery support services in the US. As the demand rises for student recovery services, some colleges are making a real effort to provide a sober-friendly environment for students who choose to abstain from drugs and alcohol. “Students shouldn’t have to choose between their recovery and their education,” said Alexandre Laudet, a… Continue reading Colleges Improve Efforts To Accommodate Students In Recovery
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Mixing Energy Drinks With Alcohol May Put You At Risk
A new study investigated how the main ingredient in energy drinks affected behavior. Red Bull, according to the company itself, does not have any dangerous effects when mixed with alcohol. However, a new study indicates that this may not be the case—at least not with zebrafish. According to Esquire, researchers from the University of Portsmouth… Continue reading Mixing Energy Drinks With Alcohol May Put You At Risk
How Binge Drinking May Affect Young Adults
Young adults who are heavy drinkers may be heightening their risk for future cardiovascular issues, according to a new study. In addition to the obvious effects of excessive drinking, young adults who binge drink may also be at risk of heart disease and stroke as they age. Authors of a new study published in Journal… Continue reading How Binge Drinking May Affect Young Adults
How Alcoholism Can Affect Communication Even After Sobriety
The voices of people with alcoholism were perceived as “less expressive,” “rougher,” and “more flat” in a new study. It’s no secret that alcoholism and other substance use disorders can take a huge toll on communication. People who are addicted have the reputation of being unreliable, forgetful or unorganized in their communication. However, a new… Continue reading How Alcoholism Can Affect Communication Even After Sobriety
Is Alcohol Consumption Among Women On The Rise?
A number of studies over the past few years have noted an eye-opening change in the drinking habits of women. It was an incident in which she put her daughter in danger that made Laura McKowen of North Shore, Massachusetts realize she needed to stop drinking. “I put her in danger at the wedding. I… Continue reading Is Alcohol Consumption Among Women On The Rise?
The Go-Go’s Talk Addiction, New Broadway Musical
“We only had one tool in our box, and that was drugs and alcohol because there was just so much going on,” said guitarist Jane Wiedlin. The Go-Go’s are back in action with a new Broadway musical and a fresh take on the band’s hectic heyday. In a recent interview with People, the LA-based band,… Continue reading The Go-Go’s Talk Addiction, New Broadway Musical
Simon Pegg Details Alcoholism, Depression Battle: It Was Terrible, It Owned Me
“It’s like you have grown a second head and all it wants to do is destroy itself, and it puts that ahead of everything else—your marriage, children, your job.” Now feeling secure in his recovery, British actor Simon Pegg is discussing the years he spent hiding his drinking problem and depression from his family and… Continue reading Simon Pegg Details Alcoholism, Depression Battle: It Was Terrible, It Owned Me
Does Teen Drinking Affect Metabolism?
A recent study examined how underage drinking affected the metabolism of teens ages 13 to 17. In addition to it being illegal, underage drinkers now have another reason to refrain from drinking alcohol, as a recent study has determined that teenage alcohol use can negatively impact metabolism. The study was based on a previous study… Continue reading Does Teen Drinking Affect Metabolism?
Can Drinking Increase The Likelihood Of Cancer Or Death?
A new study examined how alcohol consumption affects one’s health. Scientists have long-proven that drinking heavily is bad for your health and increases the risk of death, but does lighter drinking carry the same risk? A new study illuminates this mystery. The study, published in PLOS Medicine, found that those who drink the most have… Continue reading Can Drinking Increase The Likelihood Of Cancer Or Death?
Drag Race Star: Sobriety Taught Me A Different Way To Look At My Life
“I have a long journey to continue of loving myself, but I can start by doing a few things today to get to where I want to be in life.” In a recent interview, Blair St. Clair, a former contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race, addressed his DUI arrest, life as a sober drag performer, and… Continue reading Drag Race Star: Sobriety Taught Me A Different Way To Look At My Life