Alcohol Myths

Alcohol Epidemic: The Other Drug Outbreak in America Author: Justin Mckibben I came across an article the other day that asked a very interesting question- what if the media covered alcohol the way it does other drugs. To be clear, I'm not writing this to shame people who... Learn More

72 Russians Died After Drinking Scented Bath Oil [caption id="attachment_20940" align="aligncenter" width="461"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author:Shernide Delva People are dying from scented bath oils. Wait, what? Sounds crazy, but it is true. Over... Learn More

Drug Addiction: Is It an Allergy or Not? Author: Shernide Delva A common way to explain addiction is to describe it as an allergy. Not everyone who does drugs will become addicted. Just like not everyone who eats a peanut will have an allergic reaction. The general understanding... Learn More

The Two Types of Alcoholic Brains Author: Shernide Delva There are two sides to every story, and when it comes to alcoholism, the same saying holds truth. A new study examined the changes in the brain that makes a person prone to alcoholism. What they discovered... Learn More

Jealousy and the Alcoholic [caption id="attachment_17227" align="aligncenter" width="445"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Jealousy is an ugly thing, but we all have a habit of harvesting it in... Learn More

Have We Been Given False ‘Health Facts’ of Alcohol? Author: Justin McKibben So often we are told that there are some positive effects on the body created by the consumption of alcoholic beverages, like a glass of wine a day being good for your heart or other random ‘facts’... Learn More

Are Americans Underestimating Alcohol? [caption id="attachment_15356" align="aligncenter" width="462"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben America and alcohol have always had a pretty intimate relationship. There was a rough patch... Learn More

9 Myths about Alcohol You Probably Believe [caption id="attachment_15007" align="aligncenter" width="356" class=" "] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Mythology is something that has been around since the dawn of time. Humanity... Learn More

Does ‘Drink Responsibly’ Address the Real Danger? Author: Justin Mckibben Federal regulations do not require responsibility statements in alcohol advertising, and while the alcohol industry’s voluntary codes for marketing and promotion emphasize responsibility, they provide no definition for “responsible drinking.” The vast majority of alcohol ads today... Learn More

Should You Stop Drinking Before Alcohol Rehab? Author: Justin Mckibben If you have made the decision to go to alcohol rehab, it is the best step in the right direction to change your life. Sometimes you may have a few days or maybe even a week to... Learn More

Can a Former Drug Addict Ever Drink Successfully? ‘I’m a drug addict; I know I can control my drinking if I want to.’ I cannot tell you how many times I have heard this claim made by someone in early recovery. So many people seem to forget when... Learn More

Rick Perry Under Fire After Offending Alcoholics And Homosexuals In The Same Sentence Texas Governor Rick Perry has recently made comments that reflect a more antiquated perspective on the disease of alcoholism and the ‘homosexual lifestyle.’ It’s the year 2014 and I’m left wondering, when will we evolve beyond these outdated, close-minded beliefs... Learn More

Alcohol Epidemic: The Other Drug Outbreak in America

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