December is for Secret Santas, holiday parties and kissing under the mistletoe. What you may not know is that December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness of the consequences of driving under the influence. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 40 percent of car…
The NFL and DUI: One and the Same?
Why is it so hard to not drink and drive? That’s a question the National Football League is asking. Again. Josh Brent of the Dallas Cowboys was arrested last weekend for intoxication manslaughter. He was treated for minor injuries after an accident that killed his friend and teammate, Jerry Brown. Athletes who put themselves and…
Depression and Alcoholism
Depression and alcoholism are one of the most common combinations of dual diagnosis today. According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated 16.2 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode. This number represented 6.7% of all U.S. adults. Many depressed people are unaware that alcohol only compounds their…
Ladies, Beware of the Six-Letter Word
Ladies, Beware of the Six-Letter Word A fun night at that trendy restaurant or bar with the girlfriends won’t be complete without a drink or two or three. However, you may want to think twice about that having that second drink. According to a research study conducted by the National Cancer Institute, women drinking 14…
Child of Addict Turns His Painful Past into a Game
You play video games to disconnect from your reality. Most games allow you to slip into fantasy worlds with dragons and imaginary kingdoms or space adventures with frightening aliens and monsters. Vander Caballero, the creative director of Minority Media, took his past experiences and created “Papo & Yo,” a video game that takes you into…
Brotherhood of Booze
When you think of fraternity life, you may think parties, sorority girls and groups of fraternity boys horsing around and chugging beers. The last thing you would imagine is someone being taken to the hospital for extreme alcohol poisoning. Well, maybe that is not so far fetched. What is shocking is how he got to…
Surviving Your 21st Birthday
Surviving Your 21st Birthday Your 21st birthday is a big milestone in your life. You’ve been waiting a long time to get into that trendy club and now you can flash your driver’s license proudly to the bouncer at the door. You and your friends may have an amazing night planned but if you decide…
Labor Day Weekend: Kiss Your Summer Goodbye
Labor Day weekend is the official end to summer and it is right around the corner. For this last celebration of summer fun, many people will grill one last time and share food and drinks with friends and family. However, for some, their celebration may end in jail or worse. According to the National Highway…
Help! Alcohol is Ruining my Marriage!
When you have a problem with alcohol, the consequences don’t just affect your life but it equally affects your spouse and those around you. Even though your spouse may not drink, your drinking habits cause them a lot of stress. When alcohol is in the mix of your marriage, it can negatively change the way…
Liquid Courage Can Ruin Your Social Life
Liquid Courage Can Ruin Your Social Life There are times when we drink alcohol in social situations. For every drink we consume, we gain “liquid courage” as it makes us more socially outgoing and braver. We may approach the person we have been checking out from across the room, or we may get up and…
