Prescription drugs and painkillers are a rising problem, but we are pleased to see that Alameda County is aggressively pursuing options that can help lower easy access to prescription drugs. Bay Area Rehab has published a good post about the news if you’d like to learn more about this first-in-the-nation ordinance that requires pharmaceutical companies to … Read More
Many of us think we drink safely, but we often have misconceptions about how much we’ve actually drunk. And most of us know that drinking too much alcohol is bad for us. So it is not uncommon for us to ask ourselves, “How much alcohol is safe to drink? Or “Am I drinking too much?” And just how … Read More
Being diabetic does not mean you have to give up trying to live a normal life. Considering today’s culture, drinking alcohol is often part of a normal life. However, before you pick up that drink, you should be aware of the impact alcohol can have on your diabetes–and modify your drinking habits accordingly. Alcohol causes … Read More
Three months ago, Nadia Lockyer resigned from her seat as Alameda County supervisor–the first supervisor in the history of Alameda County to resign for personal reasons. In an interview about her resignation, Lockyer apologized for all “the drama” that occurred while she was in office. And there was a significant amount of drama. Nadia Lockyer … Read More
Question: How successful is A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous)? Answer: Nobody really knows for sure–mostly because it is by nature anonymous and not formally organized–therefore, it is practically impossible to obtain accurate and reliable data. However, that doesn’t mean scientists and researchers don’t try. And depending on which article you read, the numbers are all different. Success Rates of … Read More
Despite its name being synonymous as the date rape drug, Rohypnol, is abused for other reasons as well. Rohypnol, also known as Flunitrazepam, is a sedative drug that is illegal in the United States. Because its effects are similar to alcohol, people may use Rohypnol for the same reasons they drink alcohol. But drugs are … Read More
Eva Rousing, the American wife of UK billionaire and acquaintances with Prince Charles, was found dead in her London mansion on July 10th at age 48. Although her death is yet unexplained, it is speculated that she died from a drug overdose. Her husband, Hans Kristian Rausing, could not be questioned because he is currently in detox … Read More
Question: When is it safe for me to drive after drinking? How long do I have to wait before I can safely drive? How long does it take alcohol to leave my body and how long do I stay drunk? Answer: It is safest to drive when all the alcohol has left your body. Alcohol is metabolized at the … Read More
The Book of Answers is essentially a question and answer book, a compilation of FAQs followed by meaningful, reliable responses. Many of the questions came in the form of edited letters sent to the author, doctor James W. West–letters addressing real scenarios, letters asking for his comments or letters asking for his advice. The Author The author, James … Read More
Question: What is moderate drinking? And when am I at risk for developing alcoholism? Answer: Moderate drinking is the consumption of alcohol without reaching the point of being drunk. This “point” may differ from person to person, but general guidelines have been identified for most people. According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, moderate … Read More
