In Part 2 of this series on Teens, Drugs and Alcohol, we talked about how to identify the warning sings that may be present when children are using drugs. We also shared with you how to recognize those signs. What we didn’t share was how to approach this topic with your children so that you…
In our work with substance abuse treatment in St Louis, we understand that it is hard to discuss the dangers of alcohol and drugs with young people. This is especially true during teenage years as children are open to discovering and learning more about themselves and are influenced to try new things. So how do…
We’re continuing our series on the effects of alcohol on the heart. This article is especially for the ladies as we discuss the heart health topic of women & alcohol. Ladies, did you know: A woman’s genetic makeup shapes how quickly she feels the effects of alcohol, how pleasant drinking is for her, and how…
Spoiler Alert: This article is about the movie, Flight. Please forgive us for spoiling the movie if you haven’t seen it yet. The movie Flight, starring Denzel Washington, is a great depiction and real-life example that highlights the dangers, risks and consequences of driving (and in this case, flying) while impaired. We won’t go into…