DANGERS OF ALCOHOL
Why Has Binge Drinking in College Been Normalized?
Overindulging in alcohol in college has become so socially acceptable that it is almost seen as a right of passage into adulthood. The problem with normalizing binge drinking is that it doesn’t address the genuine dangers of overdrinking.
Risk Factors Connected to Addiction During Winter
There is never a “safe” time to be addicted to drugs. But there are times when risk factors spike, when addicts are in even more danger than they usually are. Given that drug overdoses tend to surge during winter, one can say that addicts face additional harm and danger during the colder months, necessitating increased efforts to help them seek treatment.
Alcoholic Energy Drinks – The Rise and Fall of a Dangerous Substance Marketed to Young People
What are alcoholic energy drinks? And why were they banned? Are they still banned?
How Alcohol Consumption Slowly Kills You
Though alcohol is widely accepted and its use is normalized in our society, there are several harsh truths about the substance that the American people must be made aware of.
Drug Abuse Lowers the Body’s Immune System and Makes Addicts More Susceptible to Viruses
Every year yet another dangerous virus crops up and threatens American lives. Sadly, drug users are at even greater risk, as drug use lowers the body's immune system. This is yet another reason why addicts must get help as soon as possible.
Caffeinated Alcohol – A Liquid Mixture of Trouble and Risk
Caffeine and alcohol. That’s not a combination we would typically think of. But there was a time when one could purchase caffeinated alcoholic beverages. That was until 2010 when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined that such drinks were unsafe for human consumption.