Social Drinking vs. AlcoholismHow do you know if you’ve crossed the line from social drinker to problem drinker? While there is no one definition of a problem drinker,...
Excessive Drinking Can Be a Hidden Danger for Many College StudentsBridgewater, N.J. (November 4, 2013) – Excessive drinking can be hazardous to everyone’s health! It can be particularly stressful if you...
Date Rape Drugs“About 25% of women report that drugs were a factor in rape.” Bridgewater, N.J. (October 21, 2013) – Date rape drugs are colorless,...
Underage Drinking“By the 8th grade, 25.9% of adolescents have consumed alcohol” Bridgewater, N.J. (October 18, 2013) – Research shows that many...
Alcohol Addictions“There are more than 12 million alcoholics in the U.S.” Bridgewater, N.J. (October 14, 2013) – The Centers for Disease Control and...
Alcohol PoisoningBridgewater, N.J. (October 11, 2013) – According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 80,000 deaths...
The Abuse of Prescription Drugs“Every day in the United States 2,000 teens are abusing prescriptions medication” Bridgewater, N.J. (October 7, 2013) –Despite what you...
Drug OverdoseBridgewater, N.J. (October 9, 2013) – Over 60% of admissions to emergency rooms are either directly or indirectly due to drug or alcohol...
How to Identify a Substance Abuse Problem“Alcohol and drug addiction are treatable. However, it is our most untreated disease in the U.S.” Bridgewater, N.J. (October 4, 2013) –...
How to Prevent Suicide“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” Bridgewater, N.J. (September 26,...
October is Substance Abuse MonthBridgewater, N.J. (October 1, 2013) – No one is immune from addiction; it afflicts people of all ages, races, classes and professions....
Sexting and Suicides“Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke.” Bridgewater, N.J. (September 18, 2013) –Sexting is the act of sending suggestive photos and/or...