Is addiction all in the brain? Is it embedded in our DNA? Is it genetic? Just what is it? According to Psychology Today, addiction is a condition. It is the direct result of consuming a substance or engaging in a pleasurable activity, but the persistent use or act becomes compulsive and interferes with daily responsibilities….
It’s Friday! All the cool people from the office are headed to the pub for a celebratory drink to kick off the weekend, and you’ve been invited. It’s been a long week. And let’s be honest, it’s been a really long week. Kicking back with a pint or two to get a nice buzz sounds awesome….
According to a recent CNN news report, alcohol poisoning is responsible for roughly six deaths per day, which means every four hours someone dies from drinking too much. In one year, approximately 2,221 people in the U.S. will die from what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) call “the leading preventable cause of…
Did you know? A new county-wide ordinance means Mecklenburg County’s Public Park System and Government Grounds are now smoke and tobacco free! The county’s Board of County Commissioners approved with an 8-1 vote on October 21, 2014, and the ordinance officially took effect on March 18, 2015, with a kickoff at Marshall Park on 3rd…