The Dangers of Binge Drinking
Across the nation, college students are flocking back to school. The first week of the semester is sure to be a flurry of activity, from attending, adding, and dropping classes to settling into dorms...
View ArticleDid You Know Your Drinking May Put You at Risk for Prostate Cancer?
Men: heavy drinking does more damage to your health then you may know. A study published in the American Cancer Society’s medical journal, Cancer, has revealed that regular heavy drinking increases...
View ArticleWhy You Need Drug Testing After Your Employees’ Vacation
Some people use vacations to explore new places or reconnect with family. Others have a different purpose when they take a break from work. They may take vacation as an excuse to overindulge in alcohol...
View ArticleDepression & Substance Abuse: Should You be Concerned About Your Employees?
You might be aware that depression and other mood disorders can often be accompanied by substance abuse. Doctors refer to these linked diseases by a few terms, including comorbidity or dual diagnosis....
View ArticleSt. Patty’s Day & Substance Abuse: What You Should Know
It’s the one day of the year that everyone is at least a little bit Irish. Unfortunately, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations sometimes highlight substance abuse issues. While the holiday is a great excuse...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC | Teen Drug & Alcohol Use at Prom: What Parents & Educators Must...
Prom is a rite of passage for most teens. Unfortunately, it’s not all about first dances and corsages — these days, high schoolers are more focused on partying hard on prom night, and often drug and...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Memorial Day Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Known as the unofficial start of summer in the United States, Memorial Day sees its fair share of avoidable accidents, injuries, and deaths due to drug and alcohol abuse. Barbecues, pool parties, and...
View ArticleExcessive Alcohol Use Among US Men
In honor of Men’s Health Month this June, we are spotlighting issues related to male wellness. One such problem among men? Alcoholism. Statistically, men drink to excess more than women. This poses...
View ArticleCelebrating the 4th of July Safely
The 4th of July is a summer highlight for most people. It’s the perfect excuse for a party, and for many that means tying one on. Alcohol use spikes on July 3 and 4, and this contributes to accidents...
View ArticleHow Alcohol Affects Men’s Health
We all know that binge drinking can damage your health, and it’s recommended that men only have a max of two drinks a day but not everyone knows they’re drinking too much. Negative Health Problems...
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