Although the legal drinking age is 21 in the U.S., studies show that by age 18, more than 70% of teens have had at least one drink (NIAAA). When asked who gave them alcohol, many responded they got alcohol from a family member or friend. Some simply were experimenting and drank alcohol they found at…
“I tried drugs.” Imagine your son or daughter saying these words to you. How do you feel? How do you react? These three words are as powerful as “I love you,” but in an entirely different way. Your child tried drugs. What should you do? How to (Not) React The moment your child admits to…
It’s no secret that alcohol consumption can cause major health problems related to the liver. After all, the liver is the body’s filter. It is exposed to every drop of alcohol you consume. But the long-term effects of consuming too much alcohol—of alcohol abuse—are not limited to this one organ. According to WedMD, researchers have…
“For the Health of It: Early Education on Alcoholism and Addiction.” ~National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) This year, the NCADD’s theme for Alcohol Awareness Month is directly aimed at bringing awareness to underage drinking and the long term effect in adulthood. We believe it couldn’t be a better time to talk about…