November 30 is National Methamphetamine Awareness Day. The date has been on the calendar since about 2006, when the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) partnered with the federal government as well as local governments and the private sector to raise awareness of methamphetamine abuse. Attorneys General have called on their states to enact “broad-based,…
Addiction is a serious condition that hurts not only the addict, but the people around him or her. Many people think “tough love” or punishment is the best way to deal with an addict because addiction’s consequences are so devastating. The truth is addicts who feel punished are more likely to relapse or resist help…
Alcohol has many negative health consequences, from acute hepatitis to cirrhosis of the liver. Its effect on the liver, for instance, is relatively well known. What about the relationship between alcoholism and anemia? Alcohol abuse can lead to certain types of anemia with long-term consequences. What Is Anemia and is Anemia Dangerous? Anemia is an umbrella term…
We all experience anxiety from time to time, whether it’s over a big job interview or giving a speech. Occasional anxiety is a normal response to stress. However, some anxiety sufferers may turn to alcohol to cope. How do alcohol and anxiety interact when this happens? Alcohol abuse does more than just affect physical health.…
Does alcohol weaken your immune system? Drug and alcohol abuse negatively affects the body, particularly its immune system. Such abuse can destroy a weak immune system, leaving the body vulnerable to disease. This is a dangerous situation for people already suffering from a weakened immune system. Common complications of drug and alcohol abuse have an…