Alcohol and drug abuse have reached epidemic proportions in America. While they have a negative consequence for all, there is a special negative impact upon the economy.

Dec 22, 2008 – Nelson Acquilano

Medical professionals assessing a patient's level of alcohol usage may be mislead by differing terminology to define drunk or state of inebriation.

Dec 16, 2008 – Christine Nyholm

In 2006 17 million Americans identified themselves as "heavy" drinkers, which translates to almost 7 percent of the population having a problem with alcohol. [1]

Nov 19, 2008 – Lisa Ann Schleipfer

Amethyst Initiative is a July 2008 plan signed by over 125 college presidents asking legislators to lower the drinking age to 18. Critics say it won't stop drinking.

Aug 28, 2008 – Maryellen Grady

Some recovering alcoholics require inpatient treatment, which can be obtained from medical detoxification programs, therapeutic communities, and halfway houses.

May 3, 2008 – Christina Gleason

It is important to know whether or not you are drinking too much and if so, to have a manageable strategy for cutting back or quitting completely.

Mar 21, 2008 – Jennifer Copley

What to notice when drinking gets out of hand and out of control.

Feb 3, 2008 – Andrea Obaez

Everybody talks about achieving optimum health but rarely do we broach the subject of drinkers who need to increase their vitamin intake to compensate for what they lack.

Apr 1, 2007 – Deborah Leigh Ketner

Research shows a strong link between alcohol abuse and juvenile delinquency. Teens, especially males, are at high risk for developing life long problems.

Feb 20, 2007 – Andrea Okrentowich