The dangers of smoking have been well-known for decades. Despite the risks, the CDC estimates that as of 2014, 40 million adults in the United States smoke cigarettes and more than 16 million Americans live with a smoking-related disease. As shocking as the numbers are, consider that if a pregnant woman smokes these stats increase…
Coming home after a stressful day and enjoying a drink can be an appealing thought. Plenty of people do it, but did you know that if taken in excess and for an extensive period of time, alcohol can actually increase anxiety? Anxiety can only be treated with therapy and medicine, and alcohol is anything but…
Taking over the counter drugs to alleviate pain is an age old practice, the most common choices being Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen (Tylenol), and Aspirin. So long as they’re not consumed in excess or with alcohol, these three are perfectly safe. The only people who need be on their guard are pregnant women. While generally safer for…
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) conducted a survey reported on in 2012. The data collected showed that 10 percent of U.S. adults were in recovery from substance abuse or addiction, and more than 23 million once had a drug or alcohol problem, but they recovered. Do all individuals…