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Understanding Underage Drinking

Understanding Underage Drinking

Navigating underage drinking takes trust and teamwork between teens and their parents. As parents learn to trust their teens’ ability to manage themselves, it can be helpful to establish strong boundaries and guidelines around alcohol. When you work with your...
What Is Alcohol Use Disorder?

What Is Alcohol Use Disorder?

Alcohol is a socially acceptable drug. Its consumption is shown in popular television shows and movies. Entire series of shows are often based on characters working in, frequenting, or owning bars. Even when not in bars, characters can be seen with a drink perpetually...
Can I Learn to Cope With Anger?

Can I Learn to Cope With Anger?

Some people abuse substances to numb the anger they feel towards themselves, someone else, or an experience they had that causes them pain. This article will discuss ways to monitor and manage anger issues to avoid relapse and improve quality of life. What Causes...
Sober Cinco de Mayo

Sober Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo began as a celebration of an important victory of the Mexican army over the French Empire on May 5, 1862. Contrary to popular belief, it is not Mexico’s day of independence. At some point, celebrating Cinco de Mayo became more popular in California and...
How Can I Give Up Alcohol for Good?

How Can I Give Up Alcohol for Good?

Despite the glorification of alcohol use on television and in society, alcohol is often a problematic drug. Depictions of regular or chronic alcohol use in modern culture encourage dangerous drinking habits for individuals of the legal drinking age as well as...