We are often brought face-to-face with the reality that an overdose is far too easy. How could this tragedy have happened? Is it really possible for heroin and alcohol to kill? Unfortunately, this deadly mixture is far too common. Heroin and alcohol both depress the part of the brain that controls the basic functions of … Read More
Why does alcohol affect men differently than women? Why do women get drunk faster than men? “Even when a man and a woman weigh exactly the same amount, a woman only needs 90 percent of what a man consumes to achieve the same blood alcohol level. “ –the daily beast It doesn’t seem fair does it? … Read More
“Everyone deserves a chance at a clean and healthy life—even if everyone is not quite ready for treatment. Besides, it’s better not to be infected with a fatal disease before you even get to rehab”—at least this is the philosophy of the Santa Cruz Access Program, which has been trying to help those still struggle … Read More
Cory Monteith, the Canadian actor, who has been making a name for himself on Fox’s hit show, “Glee” was found dead in his Vancouver hotel on Saturday, July 13. Although the cause of death is unknown, our hearts and prayers go out to Monteith and others like him who had a history of struggling with … Read More
Pete was a junior in high school when he first stepped into the local gas station, mumbled the password to the manager behind the counter, plunked down some cash, and walked away with a small bag of Florida Spice, a synthetic drug with marijuana-like effects. Then he started to go every Wednesday. By his senior … Read More
When you think of a devastating and common cause of death among women, you probably think about breast cancer, the most common cancer among women in the United states. You probably don’t think about prescription drug overdoses. But it’s true—recent data shows that more women die from prescription painkiller overdoses than from breast cancer. The CDC (Centers … Read More
There is no rule about how long you have to attend your Alcoholic’s Anonymous meetings. It is completely up to you and how you feel. However, in most cases, the longer the better. Attending A.A. Meetings Longer Increases Your Chance of Sobriety Studies show that individuals who commit to attending A.A. meetings have better sobriety … Read More
Summer is well under way. Whether it’s a quick trip to the beach or that big weekend party, you and your guests are going to need some refreshment. Of course you want to avoid having alcohol, but staying sober doesn’t have to be boring. Here are some drinks to spice up your cooler this summer.
Some exciting things are happening in the addiction research world. The Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center at UC San Francisco recently published a study in which they were able to target and deactivate a brain pathway that makes a person, or rats, in this case, crave alcohol. The study suggests that preventing relapse could … Read More
I drink, but does that mean I’m addicted? Or do I just like drinking? How do I tell the difference? In a culture where social drinking gilds the periphery of our lives, it’s hard to tell when alcohol moves into the spotlight. The edges between casual drinking and addiction are blurry. But what is casual drinking? What … Read More
